Staff Nurse - Neonatal Unit

Main area Neonatology Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent: Full time and part time hours available Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Internal rotation - days and nights, weekends and public holidays) Job ref 196-NM12626

Employer Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Neonatal Unit, Evelina London Children's Hospital Town London Salary £35,964 - £43,780 p.a inc HCA (Pro Rata for Part Time Hours) Salary period Yearly Closing 30/03/:59

Job overview

Have you ever thought of a career in neonatal nursing?

Are you a paediatric nurse, adult nurse or midwife?
Or maybe you already have some neonatal nursing experience and want to progress your career? We are looking for ambitious Staff Nurses to join the nursing team on the Neonatal Unit at the Evelina London Children's Hospital.

We are a large supportive neonatal team who take pride in the high standards of care that we deliver. Teamwork between all disciplines is paramount and this is clearly demonstrated in the positive outcomes of the infants that we care for.

Main duties of the job

We have fantastic opportunities for Band 5 neonatal nurses who are looking to broaden their clinical experience and develop their careers. We are a tertiary referral centre incorporating 20 NICU, 12 HDU and 14 special care cots. We provide an unrivalled breadth of experience, caring for babies with surgical, cardiac, neurological, renal and metabolic disorders as well as those born prematurely.

The post holder is responsible for assessment of care needs of patients, planning programmes of care, implementation and evaluation of these programmes without direct supervision.

The post holder will be a key member in relation to the development of practice on the ward. They will be working independently/autonomously and at times without direct supervision, accountable for their own professional actions. Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of services users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centred care principles.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge.
• Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
• To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care.
• To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience.
• Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
• Will advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.
• Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care.
• Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a person's nursing requirements.
• Will ensure that all patients will have a discharge plan that is safe and appropriate for their needs.
• Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, checking on and maintaining the highest possible standards.
• Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ascertain treatments and advise on nursing priorities.
• Take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health and well being and complete documentation ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible.
• Undertake prescribed physical observations and report exceptions appropriately.
• Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products.

Person specification SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY

• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care
• Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice
• Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
• Able to work as an effective team member
• Able to prioritise & meet deadlines
• Able to maintain clear and legible documentation
• An understanding of Audit and Research Based Nursing Practice
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Basic Computer Skills including ability to use Microsoft Word and Electronic Patient Records (EPR)
• Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• Knowledge of the individual's responsibility towards health & safety
• IT Skills
• Awareness of the structure and organisation of the NHS

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

• Experience of working on own and in a team.
• Previous experience in the relevant area
• Experience of administering intravenous drug therapy
• Previous experience in other nursing fields

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• RN1.RN2/RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Relevant qualifications required or course to area

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The ability to undertake reflective thinking on own practice
• Flexible and positive approach to work
• Able and willing to work flexible shift patterns, internal rotation to day and night duty and unsocial hours, according to service needs

Guy's and St Thomas' celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients.

Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process.

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