Senior Staff Nurse - NICU

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Staff Nurse for the NICU. This role involves delivering high-quality care, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring evidence-based practices are upheld. The successful candidate will play a vital role in the personal and professional development of team members, while also collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional care for newborns and their families. If you are passionate about nursing and committed to making a difference, this is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing organization recognized for its outstanding services.

Qualifications

• Must provide high-quality patient care and demonstrate evidence-based practice.
• Experience in mentoring and supervising nursing staff is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and support to nursing staff in the NICU.
• Monitor and guide junior staff, ensuring safe and quality care.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Mentoring and Teaching

Evidence-Based Practice

Team Collaboration

Clinical Skills Development

Education

Nursing Degree

Registered Nurse Qualification

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Staff Nurse - NICU role at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Job Summary

The post holder is responsible for providing high-quality patient care at all care levels in the NICU, ensuring evidence-based practice and high standards. They will act as a mentor/preceptor, teaching and supervising staff within the team. The post holder will effectively induct new staff and facilitate their personal and professional development, including identifying training needs, providing development opportunities, and evaluating progress according to Trust procedures. Monitoring and guiding junior staff, demonstrating Trust values, and working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, quality care for babies and families are essential responsibilities.

If interested, please complete your online application and consider arranging an informal visit to our Neonatal Unit.

Working hours: 37.5 hours/week

Note: Previous applicants need not apply. The closing date is indicative and may be early closed if there are many applications.

Main Duties:

• Provide clinical leadership in the band 6 role, offering expertise, advice, and support to nursing staff.
• Proactively develop clinical skills within the team, ensuring practice aligns with standards and policies.
• Stay updated on clinical developments and serve as a resource for staff, multidisciplinary team, and parents.
• Uphold the best interests of babies at all times.
• Reflect on practice and ensure evidence-based care delivery.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high-performing organization serving Hackney, East London, The City, and beyond. We are proud of achieving an 'Outstanding' rating from the CQC. Our services include hospital, community health, and specialist services, managed across multiple sites. We value diversity, inclusion, and staff development, and are recognized as a great place to work.

Additional Details:

• Posted on: 07 April 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change, Band 6
• Salary: £42,471 - £50,364 p.a.
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full-time

For full responsibilities and person specifications, please view the attached documents on the application page.