Band 7Main area: Neonatal Intensive Care
Grade: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours:
Full timePart time37.5 hours per week (or part time (minimum 23 hours per week))
Job ref: 213-CAX-6745585-AEmployer: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: King's College Hospital
Town: London
Salary: £54,320 - £60,981 Per annum including HCA
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 18/11/2024 23:59
Job overviewWe are looking to recruit an experienced nurse able to lead our expert team of clinical staff on both day and night shifts as part of our dynamic, highly reputable multidisciplinary team. As a senior sister, you should hold both a neonatal and mentorship qualification and have previous experience at band 6.
We pride ourselves in developing leaders for the future and as such, will enhance your leadership and management skills through individualised professional leadership and clinical development. Our nurses have the responsibility for planning, managing and coordinating clinical care for babies requiring high levels of nursing care and supporting staff to develop these skills on the unit.
The Future
A major planned redesign and refurbishment of our unit means we will have a state-of-the-art facility with the provision of additional cots and improved service to the population. Why not come and be a part of a fantastic unit at this exciting time?
Our goal to be a hospital of choice by improving all aspects of the patient experience relies upon us having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient-focused workforce.
Main duties of the jobTo act as a professional role modelTo lead and co-ordinate the nursing team, taking continuing responsibility for the management and organisation of the clinical areaTo have continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of careTo ensure a high standard of nursing care and the well-being of patients at all timesWorking for our organisationKing's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesClinical Practice:
To work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, Trust Policies and ProceduresTo act as an expert for the care of neonates/infants, providing effective leadership and acting as a positive role modelTo set agreed standards of nursing care and to monitor them and take action to improve if necessaryTo communicate effectively with patients, their parents/carers and all healthcare personnelTo promote a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach to care, ensuring continuity of careIn conjunction with senior nurses within the care group, to develop clinical policies and protocols relevant to the area, ensuring that practice is evidence-basedPerson specificationQualificationsRegistered Nurse – Adult or Child BranchFormal qualification diploma/degree or working at this level and able to critically analyse situationsPost registration qualification in mentorship or ENB 997/998 or equivalentCurrent NALs certificate or willingness to undertakeKnowledge and ExperienceExtensive clinical experience in a Neonatal Intensive Care UnitAble to demonstrate continuing professional development and commitment to the professional development of othersAwareness of current developments and national policy in own clinical specialty.Knowledge of Safeguarding policies and procedures and ability to refer concerns appropriatelyCan analyse and interpret information in an effective manner and exercises sound judgmentSKILLSEvidence of utilising evidence-based practice and writing guidelinesEvidence of effective multi-disciplinary working.Has demonstrated leadership skills in a supervisory/team leader contextDemonstrates evidence of developing innovative practice and of being proactive in the management of change.Basic IT and computer skillsExperience in budgetary management and control, or the willingness to acquire thisExperience of audit.Previous involvement in quality initiatives.Personal attributesHas the ability to adapt to changing situationsDemonstrates commitment to high standards of patient care and service deliveryHighly self-motivated – possesses high standards of attainable goals, to be more effective and efficient.Flexibility – to be able to adapt relentlessly to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing situations and environmentAble to relate to patients and parents from diverse backgroundsCustomer focused – committed to ensuring a positive hospital experience for patients and their familyYou must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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