Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 7 Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse to join our established and dynamic multidisciplinary team. Our unit is committed to providing the highest standard of care with a strong emphasis on parents as partners in care. Our main focus is creating a supportive and collaborative environment for both patients and families, ensuring the delivery of family-centred care that meets the unique needs of each infant.
This current vacancy is for a Clinical Band 7 on Starlight Neonatal Unit at Barnet General Hospital. We are a Level 2 local neonatal unit, working within the North Central London Network. We have a total of 30 cots, which is comprised of 4 intensive care cots, 6 high dependency cots and 20 special care cots. Within this allocation we have 10 individualised care rooms which means we can expedite the 'rooming in' process.
The successful candidate will be expected to work in line with the Trust values where professionalism and confidentiality are maintained atall times. The individual will need to be hard working and have a keen interest in developing their knowledge and skills in order to progress within the role. You will be expected to rotate between shifts covering days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. In line with the trusts flexible working vision we do however utilise self rostering.
Main duties of the job
The key responsibilities of a successful candidate would include;
1. Lead and support a team of neonatal nurses in delivering high quality, compassionate care to the babies and their families in our care.
2. Work closely with parents and their families, promoting their involvement in care decisions and empowering them to be part of the team caring for their baby.
3. Support the development of clinical policies and guidelines in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
4. Continuously drive for change whilst ensuring safe, evidence-based practice is followed, maintaining high standards of clinical care and patient safety.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicatedarmy of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
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Job Description
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Person Specification
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Education and Qualifications
Essential
5. NMC registration RN / RSCN/RM
6. Neonatal Intensive Course
7. Evidence of continuous professional development within the speciality linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
8. Practice Assessor/Mentorship Qualification
9. NLS provider certificate
Desirable
10. Educated to degree level in a health-related subject
11. FINE level 1
12. Management or Leadership Course
Experience
Essential
13. Minimum experience of 5 years at Band 6 or above level
14. Experience of non-clinical management
15. Effective Managerial, leadership and organisational skills whilst facilitating teaching staff and students
16. Change management and awareness initiatives and frameworks which are the drivers in change to neonatal care
17. Knowledge and experience of coordinating and managing individualised patient care
Desirable
18. Previous Band 7 experience
19. Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
20. Knowledge of research and audit
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
21. Desire to extend professional skills and knowledge with vast experience of up-to-date neonatal care to build upon
22. Effective leadership and interpersonal skills with theabilityto manage self, others and inspire confidence whilst working within a diverse team and environment
23. The individual must be effective at prioritisation and delegation as well as able to use their analytical skills and judgement to act responsively and appropriately
24. Able to work within professional team and organisational boundaries whilst inspiring confidence in peers
25. Holistic understanding of neonatal nursing and relevant specialist skill and abilities to work in partnership with families
Desirable
26. Competent use of Badgernet
27. Competent use of Health roster
28. Interviewing Skills
29. Research experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
30. Minimum 5 years Band 6 and above Experience
31. Practice Assessor Mentorship
32. NLS
Desirable
33. FINE level 1
Skills, Knowleddge and Abilities
Essential
34. Desire to extend professional skills and knowledge
35. Excellent written and Oral Communication Skills
36. Effective leadership
37. Effective interpersonal skills
Desirable
38. Interview Skills
39. Competent use of health roster
40. research experience
Experience
Essential
41. Experience of non-clinical management
42. Experience of non-clinical management
Desirable
43. Experience handling clinical incidents complaints
44. Knowledge of research and audit