Staff Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

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Job summary

An established industry player is looking for enthusiastic Band 5 nurses with neonatal experience to join their renowned Level 3 neonatal unit. This exciting role offers the opportunity to work independently while supporting family-centered care and contributing to practice development. The organization promotes a healthy work/life balance and offers flexible working arrangements, along with training opportunities in advanced neonatal care. Join a team dedicated to sustainable healthcare and make a significant impact on patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Active NMC registration required for Registered Nurses.
• Experience in neonatal, paediatric nursing, or adult critical care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide care from admission to discharge in the Neonatal Unit.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff and students.
• Engage in personal professional development and high-quality nursing care.

Skills

Neonatal Nursing

Effective Communication

Clinical Assessment

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (RGN or RN Child/Adult)

Specialist Neonatal Qualification (e.g., ENB 405)

Job description

Main area: Neonatal Grade Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Long Days, Weekends, Nights)
Job ref: 213-NUR-DH-7093730-C

Employer Details

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Type: NHS
Site: King's College Hospital
Town: London
Salary: £35,964 - £43,780 Per Annum (Including High Cost Area Salary)
Period: Yearly
Closing Date: 18/05/2025 23:59

About the Trust

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching trusts, with a turnover of approximately £1.8 billion, serving 1.5 million patient contacts annually, and employing over 15,000 staff across five main sites in South East London. The Trust offers a comprehensive range of hospital and specialist services, including the neonatal intensive care unit at Denmark Hill and PRUH sites.

Work Environment and Opportunities

We promote a healthy work/life balance and support flexible working arrangements from the start of employment. We also offer training opportunities such as Neonatal Advanced Life Support, Neonatal High Dependency Course, and Neonatal Intensive Care Course.

Role Overview

We seek enthusiastic Band 5 nurses with neonatal experience or transferrable skills from adult intensive care, eager to develop within a renowned Level 3 neonatal unit. The role involves working independently at times, supporting family-centered care, and contributing to practice development.

Main Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement practice in the Neonatal Unit, maintaining professional standards and dignity.
2. Provide care from admission to discharge, working within a multidisciplinary team.
3. Supervise and mentor junior staff and students.
4. Engage in personal professional development.
5. Ensure high-quality nursing care and support for families.

Organizational Values and Initiatives

King’s is committed to sustainable healthcare, aiming for net zero NHS carbon emissions by 2040 (NHS Carbon Footprint) and 2045 (NHS Carbon Footprint Plus). We foster diversity, equality, and inclusion, and focus on person-centered, digitally-enabled, and sustainable care.

Detailed Job Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Adhere to NMC Code of Conduct.
• Safeguard children and promote their well-being.
• Assess, plan, and evaluate care in partnership with families and the team.
• Support health education for patients and families.
• Deliver evidence-based care respecting cultural and religious beliefs.
• Recognize and respond to clinical observations and assessments.
• Obtain informed consent and maintain comprehensive records.
• Respect patient confidentiality.
• Support colleagues, students, and visitors.

Education and Research

• Assist in teaching and practice development.
• Apply research findings to clinical practice.
• Participate in research and audit activities.
• Contribute to protocol development and review.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

• Registered Nurse (RGN or RN Child/Adult) with active NMC registration.
• Understanding of NMC professional standards.
• Relevant experience in neonatal or paediatric nursing, or adult critical care.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Specialist neonatal qualification (e.g., ENB 405).

Additional Information

• Check emails regularly for communication.
• Provide referees’ email addresses.
• Review Trust policies, especially regarding safeguarding and criminal records.
• All staff are responsible for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
• Early application recommended due to possible early closure of vacancy.