Job overview

We 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 which relies upon us having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient focused workforce.

Why not work for an Acute Trust committed to flexible working and diversity in employment?

Main duties of the job

1. To act as a professional role model
2. To lead and co-ordinate the nursing team, taking continuing responsibility for the management and organisation of the clinical area
3. To have continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care
4. To ensure a high standard of nursing care and the well being of patients at all times

Working for our organisation

King’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.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Please do not apply for this post if you have previously applied within the last 12 months