Job summary The post holder will practice within a team of nursing staff and act as a 'named nurse' for a group of patients: assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their care needs. They will be expected to work closely with the multidisciplinary team, co-ordinate a ward area and to provide direct supervision to junior staff and students. They will take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of senior sister or as delegated by the matron. Main duties of the job -To promote Family Integrated Care and ensure the provision of a welcoming, caring and safe environment for babies and their families. -To be a highly competent, and visible practitioner within the speciality and demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of all patients receiving treatment on the unit. -To deliver a high standard of nursing care that is evidence based. -To liaise appropriately with all members of the multidisciplinary team in a manner that promotes effective teamwork. -To support and facilitate junior staff in their development, contributing to the learning environment by participating in unit teaching programmes. -To assist in ensuring the safety of the unit, actively participating in clinical audit, clinical risk and quality issues, including reporting of critical incidents. -To liaise with the MDT regarding discharge and follow-up and to facilitate the discharge of babies into the community with support to the family at home. - To maintain effective links with the maternity unit, paediatric department, the multidisciplinary team and the neonatal network. About us London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at: Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. Date posted 18 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum including HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 337-NP-8253DG Job locations Northwick Park Hospital Watford Road Harrow, Middx HA1 3UJ Job description Job responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification. Job description Job responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Essential and desirable Essential RN/RSCN/RM Neonatal Intensive Care/ENB 405 or equivalent Teaching and Assessing qualification ENB 998 course or equivalent Desirable Current NLS certificate Leadership course/qualification or experience Diploma/Degree in Nursing Essential and Desirable Essential Commitment to Neonatal Nursing and professional development of nurses Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills. Able to work under pressure and support and reassure parents/carers Desirable Experience of audit and research Ability to lead and influence change/ experience in a leadership role Computer literacy Person Specification Essential and desirable Essential RN/RSCN/RM Neonatal Intensive Care/ENB 405 or equivalent Teaching and Assessing qualification ENB 998 course or equivalent Desirable Current NLS certificate Leadership course/qualification or experience Diploma/Degree in Nursing Essential and Desirable Essential Commitment to Neonatal Nursing and professional development of nurses Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills. Able to work under pressure and support and reassure parents/carers Desirable Experience of audit and research Ability to lead and influence change/ experience in a leadership role Computer literacy 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 London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Address Northwick Park Hospital Watford Road Harrow, Middx HA1 3UJ Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)