Job summary The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust has 2 neonatal units, level 2 at Barnet Hospital site with 30 cots including Intensive care and High dependency cots. A level 1 Neonatal unit at The Royal Free Hospital site with 14 Special Care cots, with 2 designated Emergency cots, for stabilisation before transfer. The units have friendly, motivated and dynamic teams that promote developmental care. You would be contacted for shifts at both neonatal units within the trust. Within this role as a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse you would be expected to work with minimal supervision in a QIS capacity, supervising junior staff by acting as a role model and trainer. You would also be expected to continue personal nursing development, ensuring that your practice is evidence based and up to date. As a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse you will also be able to choose a flexible working pattern to suit your work life balance in a variety of clinical settings working as part of a committed multidisciplinary team. The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust with some of the best clinical outcomes in the country. Main duties of the job The post holder will offer World Class Care based on Royal Free World Class Values to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES To undertake all nursing procedures and practises in accordance with Neonatal Unit polices and in conjunction with the Trust's policies. To ensure that all team members understand and follow the policies. To assess individual care needs, develop, implement and evaluate care given to neonates and their families in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team. To recognise maternal post-natal complications and summon appropriate assistance. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS To participate in the assessment, planning and provision of skilled nursing care in line with our family centred care approach. To work in partnership with parents and other carers, empowering them to help safely care for their child. To act as an advocate for the children and their families. Please refer to to the attached JD and PS for further information. About us Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients. Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation. Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff. We offer a variety of bank shifts both days, nights and weekends across all our sites with competitive hourly rates. Date posted 13 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £27.18 an hour Hourly Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 391-3466-BANK Job locations Barnet Hospital & Royal Free Hospital London EN5 3DJ Job description Job responsibilities RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT To be responsible for the implementation of safe working practices with regard to the Trust Clinical Governance and Clinical Risk Strategies. To demonstrate a sound understanding of local and the Trust's Child protection Policies and Procedures. To report clinical and non-clinical incidents in line with Trust and departmental risk management policies. RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES To assess the need for equipment and ensure the equipment is maintained and serviced in accordance with guidelines from the Medical Devices Agency. To be responsible for the care and safe handling of equipment and accessories in the area of work. To ensure all equipment purchased is in line with Trust procurement procedure. RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEADING AND MANAGING To participate in appraisal and performance review meetings. To act as a role model, resource and motivator to others in clinical and professional matters. To attend team meetings and clinical supervision as required. Please refer to to the attached JD and PS for further information. Job description Job responsibilities RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT To be responsible for the implementation of safe working practices with regard to the Trust Clinical Governance and Clinical Risk Strategies. To demonstrate a sound understanding of local and the Trust's Child protection Policies and Procedures. To report clinical and non-clinical incidents in line with Trust and departmental risk management policies. RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES To assess the need for equipment and ensure the equipment is maintained and serviced in accordance with guidelines from the Medical Devices Agency. To be responsible for the care and safe handling of equipment and accessories in the area of work. To ensure all equipment purchased is in line with Trust procurement procedure. RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEADING AND MANAGING To participate in appraisal and performance review meetings. To act as a role model, resource and motivator to others in clinical and professional matters. To attend team meetings and clinical supervision as required. Please refer to to the attached JD and PS for further information. Person Specification Royal Free World Class Values Essential Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust Values Personal Qualities Essential Caring and compassionate nurse Positive attitude Awareness of equality and diversity Basic Knowledge of computers Accountable, taking responsibility for own action and promotes team working Flexibility to work day/ night shifts including weekends and bank holiday planned and with short notice Skills & Abilities Essential Neonatal nursing skills including caring for baby receiving ITU/ HDU level of care Holistic understanding of neonatal nursing and relevant specialist skill and abilities to work in partnership with families Effective Managerial, leadership and organisational skills Teaching/ training skills including preceptorship skills Shift leading skills including ability to motivate and lead a small group of nurses Able to problem solve and initiate change Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries Ability to delegate and prioritise Administration of IV drugs Desirable Interviewing skills Experience & Knowledge Essential Evidence of recent neonatal nursing experience Knowledge and experience of coordinating and managing individualised patient care Knowledge of NHS led community services that support families including monitoring baby's growth and development Knowledge of children's safeguarding- risk factors and protective factors Desirable Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints Knowledge of research and audit Education & Qualifications Essential NMC registration (RN / RSCN / RM) Neonatal Intensive Care Course Evidence of continuous professional development within the speciality linked to demonstrable clinical competencies Student supervision and assessment qualification Desirable Educated to degree level in a health related subject NLS provider certificate Person Specification Royal Free World Class Values Essential Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust Values Personal Qualities Essential Caring and compassionate nurse Positive attitude Awareness of equality and diversity Basic Knowledge of computers Accountable, taking responsibility for own action and promotes team working Flexibility to work day/ night shifts including weekends and bank holiday planned and with short notice Skills & Abilities Essential Neonatal nursing skills including caring for baby receiving ITU/ HDU level of care Holistic understanding of neonatal nursing and relevant specialist skill and abilities to work in partnership with families Effective Managerial, leadership and organisational skills Teaching/ training skills including preceptorship skills Shift leading skills including ability to motivate and lead a small group of nurses Able to problem solve and initiate change Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries Ability to delegate and prioritise Administration of IV drugs Desirable Interviewing skills Experience & Knowledge Essential Evidence of recent neonatal nursing experience Knowledge and experience of coordinating and managing individualised patient care Knowledge of NHS led community services that support families including monitoring baby's growth and development Knowledge of children's safeguarding- risk factors and protective factors Desirable Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints Knowledge of research and audit Education & Qualifications Essential NMC registration (RN / RSCN / RM) Neonatal Intensive Care Course Evidence of continuous professional development within the speciality linked to demonstrable clinical competencies Student supervision and assessment qualification Desirable Educated to degree level in a health related subject NLS provider certificate Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Address Barnet Hospital & Royal Free Hospital London EN5 3DJ Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)