Staff Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Job summary

Are you interested in gaining knowledge and skills caring for neonates?

Are you ready for a challenge? Then join King's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit!

We are looking for enthusiastic Band 5 nurses with neonatal experience, who can work alongside our highly reputable multidisciplinary team. We also welcome experienced adult intensive care nurses with transferrable skills seeking a career change.

You will have the opportunity to complete training including Neonatal Advanced Life Support, Neonatal Special Care/High Dependency Course, and Neonatal Intensive Care Course.

The Neonatal Unit is renowned for its specialist services; we are a level 3 provider in the South London Neonatal Network. Due to high activity and complex acuity, we need experienced neonatal nurses to join our dedicated team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will contribute to developing practice in the Neonatal Unit, working independently and autonomously at times, accountable for their professional practice, promoting dignity and human rights through family-centred care principles.

They will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide ongoing care from admission to discharge, supervise and teach junior staff and learners, maintain personal development, and deliver high-quality nursing care and support to patients and families.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest teaching trusts, with a turnover of approximately £1.8 billion, serving 1.5 million patients annually, with over 15,000 staff across South East London. Our strategy, 'Strong Roots, Global Reach,' aims to be bold, innovative, and inclusive, focusing on outstanding care, research, education, and sustainability.

We are committed to sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan, aiming for net zero NHS carbon targets by 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. We encourage staff to minimize their environmental impact.

Date posted: 24 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £35,964 to £43,780 per year (including High Cost Area)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 213-NUR-DH-7093730-B

Job locations: King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Practice within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times
• Promote children's well-being and safeguard from harm
• Assess, plan, and evaluate individualized care programs using a family-centred approach
• Support health education for patients and families
• Deliver care based on the latest evidence-based guidelines
• Ensure high-quality clinical care and a positive patient experience, respecting cultural and religious beliefs
• Recognize and respond to situations affecting health and wellbeing
• Use observations to inform assessments and care plans
• Obtain informed consent and maintain accurate records in line with NMC, Trust, and legal standards
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Support the unit philosophy and assist junior staff, students, and visitors

Education and Research

• Assist in teaching and practice development for colleagues and students
• Use research findings to support evidence-based practice
• Participate in research and audit activities
• Contribute to protocol development and auditing
• Engage in Trust and Care Group initiatives to improve nursing practice