We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Band 6 Nurse to join our dynamic Neonatal team in our busy Level 2 Unit. Starlight Neonatal Unit, at Barnet Hospital, is a 30-bedded unit which includes intensive care and high dependency cots.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to neonates requiring specialist treatment and support. As a Band 6 Neonatal Nurse, you will work as part of an interdisciplinary team, providing excellent patient care, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to the development and delivery of neonatal services.
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.
We work closely with all the Neonatal Units within the trust, especially the level 1 Neonatal unit at The Royal Free Hospital site, which has 14 Special Care cots, with 2 designated Emergency cots for stabilisation before transfer. Both units have friendly, motivated, and dynamic teams that promote developmental care.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is a high-performing Trust with some of the best clinical outcomes in the country.
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
1. To undertake all nursing procedures and practices in accordance with Neonatal Unit policies and in conjunction with the Trust's policies. To ensure that all team members understand and follow the policies.
2. To assess individual care needs, develop, implement, and evaluate care given to neonates and their families in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
3. To recognise maternal post-natal complications and summon appropriate assistance.
Responsibility for Patients
1. To participate in the assessment, planning, and provision of skilled nursing care in line with our family-centred care approach.
2. To work in partnership with parents and other carers, empowering them to help safely care for their child.
3. To act as an advocate for the children and their families.
Please refer to the attached JD and PS for further information.
Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients, comprising Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, and more than 30 community services. This larger organization offers an unprecedented opportunity to continue pioneering work and improve patient care.
Our mission is to deliver world-class care and expertise in clinical services, underpinned by world-class teaching and research. We measure our progress against five objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, value for taxpayers' money, safety and external duties, and organizational strength.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We are proud of our diversity and continue initiatives to promote equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers, and people with disabilities and lived experiences, fostering good relations and understanding among staff.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Claire Hart
Job title: Neonatal Matron
Email: claire.hart9@nhs.net
Telephone: 02082165160
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