Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced neonatal nurses within Jessop Wing Neonatal Unit as Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse, taking charge co-ordinating our busy level 3 Neonatal Unit.

Lead and coordinate all areas of the Neonatal Unit, including acting as Room Leader and SCBU Coordinator, ensuring safe and effective patient flow.

Provide specialist care for critically ill and high-dependency neonates, supporting families throughout their neonatal journey.

Supervise, mentor and develop nursing, support and student staff, promoting high standards of care, safety and quality.

Ensure the delivery of safe, effective and family-centred care that meets the needs of babies and their families.

Promote equity, inclusion and culturally responsive care, working to reduce inequalities in neonatal outcomes and experiences.

Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, service users and local communities to support service improvement and improve outcomes for all families.

Main duties of the job

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised programmes of patient care.

Exercise clinical judgement in assessing complex patient needs and promote appropriate care pathways and interventions.

Maintain effective communication with patients, families, carers and the multidisciplinary team.

Provide compassionate, confidential and empathetic care, recognising the physical and emotional needs of patients and families.

Work autonomously within the intensive care, high dependency and special care neonatal environment, adhering to Trust policies, procedures and NMC standards.

Maintain accurate, timely and contemporaneous written and electronic patient records.

Support healthcare governance processes, including risk management, health and safety, information governance and quality assurance.

Adhere to infection prevention and control policies to protect and promote patient safety.

Safely order, manage and administer medications in accordance with professional and organisational standards.

Provide specialist advice and support to patients, families, healthcare staff and students.

Act as a role model, mentor and teacher, supporting the development of colleagues and learners.

Promote health education and support individuals and families to make informed healthcare choices.

Support the implementation of new policies, procedures and evidence-based practice within the multidisciplinary team.

Participate in audit, research, quality improvement and guideline development activities.

Working for our organisation

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Please note this advertisement is for both permanent and fixed term/secondment opportunities. 3.72 WTE permanent & 2.00 WTE FTC for 12 months. 

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for the maximum period until 31st March 2027. Where there is potential, the secondment/fixed term contract may finish early, or in the first instance, the secondment/fixed term contract may be extended due to the internal/external secondment of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and secondments in relation to the substantive post holder.

Please note all existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis. This must first be agreed with your current line manager.