SCBU - Staff Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and wellbeing

Support for professional development

Job summary

The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse for the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU). You will provide personalised care to sick and premature babies and their families, assess and plan care, and supervise junior staff.

The role supports the ward manager and promotes Bliss/UNICEF Baby Friendly standards in family-centred care. Candidates must hold current NMC registration and have recent neonatal experience in an acute NHS setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and up-to-date practice.
• Evidence of professional updating within 12–24 months.
• Band 5 or above experience in an acute NHS neonatal setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised care to sick and premature infants and their families.
• Assess patients, plan care, implement and supervise safe care.
• Evaluate care effectiveness and develop care programmes.
• Act as an autonomous registered nurse in patients' best interests.
• Supervise junior staff and students as requested.
• Mentor student midwives and junior nursing team; facilitate learning.
• Support ward manager in running the nursing service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring/junior staff supervision

Clinical governance knowledge

Communication with families

Education

Registered Nurse qualification (RN)

Job description

This Band 5 staff nurse post sits in the special care baby unit (SCBU) at Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, where the role centres on individualised care for sick and premature infants and their families. Duties include assessing and planning care, supervising junior staff and students, and supporting the ward manager with the running of the nursing service. The unit holds both BFI Baby Friendly Accreditation and the Bliss Baby Charter Platinum Award and works in partnership with parents. Candidates need current Band 5 or above employment in an acute NHS neonatal setting.

What the job involves

• Provide individualised care to sick and premature infants and their families or carers
• Assess patients, plan care, and implement and supervise safe, compassionate care
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care
• Act as an accountable, autonomous registered nurse in patients' best interests and take personal responsibility for decisions
• Supervise junior staff and students as requested
• Mentor student midwives, student nurses and the junior nursing team
• Facilitate learning and development of others
• Support the ward manager in managing and organising the nursing service in the clinical area
• Promote a positive patient experience and the unit's initiatives and Achieving Excellence
• Promote the BLISS Baby Charter and UNICEF Baby Friendly Standards and support family-centred care
• Act with integrity and uphold Trust values and the NMC Code of Conduct

What’s required

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, Part 8 or 15
• Evidence of professional updating of knowledge in the past one to two years

Registration & licences

• Current NMC registration
• Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct and professional guidance, and adherence to it

Experience

• Current employment at Band 5 or above in an acute NHS neonatal setting
• Minimum 6 months' experience in a neonatal unit or SCBU following completion of a Neonatal Intensive course

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent interpersonal and management skills
• Competence in supervising student midwives, student nurses and junior staff
• Knowledge of clinical governance, including complaints handling and clinical risk management
• Knowledge of the Trust's vision, values and strategic objectives
• Knowledge of child protection, safeguarding policies and procedures
• Knowledge of diversity and human rights and how to support diverse needs

Nice to have

• Post-qualification or equivalent experience in an acute setting
• ENB 405 Foundations of Neonatal Special and Transitional Care, High Dependency and Intensive Care course
• Teaching qualification such as mentorship, practice assessor or practice supervisor
• Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS) course within the last 2 years
• UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative training on embedding Baby Friendly Standards
• Advanced clinical skills such as IV additives, blood gases, central lines and use of Tecotherm

What’s offered

• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programme
• Support for professional development and career progression