Registered Nurse - Walnut Ward (SCBU)

NHS; Dartford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dartford is seeking a Band 5 neonatal nurse to join its growing team. The role is pivotal in delivering care in a supportive environment with opportunities for mentorship and professional development. Candidates should be committed to patient welfare and have experience or qualifications in neonatal care. The position offers a salary of £32,602 to £39,686 per annum, inclusive of HCAS.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a neonatal environment during nurse training or post qualification.
• Experience of other care settings.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for evidence-based assessment of care needs.
• Implement and evaluate programmes of care.
• Assist with training and mentorship of staff.

Skills

Good communicator both written and verbally

Ability to work under pressure

Teaching skills

Knowledge of child protection

Ability to prioritise

Education

NMC PIN as adult or children's register

Committed to personal professional development

Job description

Please Note:This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK independently, with a visa or immigration status that allows them to fulfil the full duration and type of contract offered. The Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

This role welcomes applications from newly qualified nurses as well as those with relevant experience

Walnut is a SCU with 22 cots, three of which are currently designated as high dependency and four as transitional care. Our birth rate is rising and approaching 5000 deliveries per year.

We are in the process of working with commissioning to meet NCCR actions and become an LNU in line with our activity. We are looking to elevate our QIS workforce and are seeking neonatal experienced Band 5 nurses who have neonatal QIS, or who have the experience and qualifications to go through a supported QIS training programme.

You will be well supported in your role by a senior nursing team of clinically based Band 7 Senior Sisters and a Practice Development Nurse. We also have a senior nurses working in research, infant feeding, FI care and governance.

We have eighteen Paediatric Consultants in post, two of whom take the lead for the Neonatal Unit. In addition the service is supported by a leading Neonatal Outreach service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the evidence based assessment of care needs, the development of programmes of care, the implementation and evaluation of those programmes of care. The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without supervision, and to assist with training, supervision and mentorship of qualified and unqualified staff, under the guidance of senior colleagues.

The post holder will need to communicate effectively with and work alongside all members of the multi professional team, children and their families to promote and support the evidence based development of nursing practice. Work in partnership with Ward sisters and ChargeNurses of each area, Senior Nurse and General Manager in order to facilitate practice development.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. Due to the government regulations for mandatory vaccinations for COVID-19 for NHS employees, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. In order to comply with our duty of care, we require all of our staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Your vaccination status will be a condition of your employment and evidence of vaccination will be obtained during the recruitment process, unless you are medically exempt.

Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Job responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities

Managerial responsibilities

Professional responsibilities

Education and development responsibilities

General responsibilities

Staff should ensure that they always put the patient at the heart of everything they do. All staffwill strive to create a positive patient experience at each stage of the patients/service userscare journey

Please see job description for further details

Person Specification

Education and Training

• NMC PIN as adult or childrens register
• Committed to personal professional development

Experience

• Experience of working in a neonatal environment during nurse training or post qualification.
• Experience of other care settings

Knowledge and skills

• Willing to take charge of the ward in absence of more senior staff
• Knowledge of child protection
• Good communicator both written and verbally
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to prioritise
• Ability to work under pressure
• Teaching skills
• Good understanding of FI care

Personal attributes

• Flexible in working patterns and shifts as required
• Approachable
• Self-awareness to recognise own limitations and seek support and advice when needed
• Adaptable
• Has commitment
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own
• Able to see a career plan for self

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£32,602 to £39,686 a yearincl HCAS per annum