Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join our Woodland Neonatal Unit, at Watford General Hospital.
We are looking for full time or part time Band 6 Neonatal Nurses, who want to work with our well established friendly neonatal team, to deliver the highest standards of neonatal care.
The Woodland Neonatal Unit at Watford Hospital is a busy local neonatal unit (LNU) within the East of England Neonatal network. The unit admits baby requiring intensive care, high dependency and special care.
In addition, we manage a 6 bedded Transitional Care Unit in postnatal ward. We are committed to the provision of high quality evidence based practice to meet the needs of parents and babies incorporating family centred care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder:
1. Should have expertise in working with complex cases that will require intensive support and excellent clinical knowledge
2. Will be required to have excellent communication skills
3. Should be confident in their approach, show initiative, have excellent leadership skills and be organised.
4. Has the ability to motivate themselves and others and be personally and professionally mature.
5. Works in a highly autonomous manner and able to appropriately manage clinical risk when it arises during clinical practice, while having recourse to other professionals for guidance
The post requires experience, knowledge and skills of working in a neonatal unit at senior level. Previous Band 6 or management experience is desirable. The successful candidate will lead/coordinate shifts, be able to work well independently and within the team and support junior staff as well as pre-registration student nurses.
Working for our organisation
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust!
Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained ‘teaching hospital’ status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will:
Be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision
Take charge of the Neonatal unit on a regular basis, acting as shift co-ordinator and will undertake designated management role
Will actively participate and promote practice development and the creation of a learning environment
Provides clinical, educational and emotional support to parents/carers
Provides clear clinical leadership to staff, deputising for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in her/his absence.
Person specification
Guidance
Essential criteria
6. Score 0 = does not meet the person specification, 1 = reserved meets some person specification requirements, 2 =Meets all person specification requirements