09 Oct
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London
Job description
Job summary
Are you interested in gaining knowledge and skills caring for neonates?
Are you ready for a challenge- then King's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and would like you to join our team?
We are looking for enthusiastic Band 5 nurses with neonatal experience, who are able to work alongside our highly reputable multidisciplinary team.
We also welcome experienced adult intensive care nurses with transferrable skills who might be looking to change to a different career pathway.
You will be offered the opportunity to complete training which includes the Neonatal Advanced Life Support, Neonatal Special Care / High Dependency Course and the Neonatal Intensive Care Course.
The Neonatal Unit is renowned for its specialist services; we are a level 3 provider in the South London Neonatal Network.
The Neonatal Unit experiences a high level of activity with associated complex acuity therefore we need experienced neonatal nurses to join our hard-working team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a key member in relation to the development of practice in the Neonatal Unit. They will be working independently / autonomously and at times without direct supervision, accountable for their own professional working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of family centred care principles.
To work with support, within a multi-disciplinary team to provide continuing care to a specified group of patients from admission to discharge.
To supervise and teach junior members of staff and learners as appropriate.
To maintain own personal development with support.
To be a safe and effective practitioner able to provide high quality nursing care to patients and support to relatives.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
To practice within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and adhere to this at all times To promote childrens well-being and safeguard them from potential or actual harm To assess, plan and evaluate individualised programmes of care to children and young people in partnership with the patient, their carers and the multi-disciplinary team using a family centred approach to care.
To support and assist in the health education of patients and their families To ensure care is delivered in accordance with latest evidence based practice guidelines To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals. Recognise the significance of observations made,
and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care.
To ensure that patients and parents / carers are informed as appropriate and consent is obtained according to current policy.
To maintain up to date and comprehensive records of care in accordance with NMC, Trust and legal requirements To maintain patient confidentiality at all times To practice within the Unit philosophy To support junior colleagues, students, and visitors to the department
Education and Research
To assist in the teaching and practice development of junior colleagues and students To demonstrate the use of information and research findings to support and promote evidence based practice within the clinical area To participate in research and audit within the unit To assist in setting up protocols and guidelines to enhance best practice To assist in auditing of these protocols and guidelines To participate in Trust and Care Group initiatives to develop nursing practice.
Management
To manage an agreed workload with support from colleagues and senior staff as appropriate To ensure that all Trust and local policies, protocols and procedures are adhered to by colleagues as appropriate To work within and support the multi-disciplinary team To maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas within the Care Group and with associated clinical areas within the Trust To participate with the monitoring of standards of hygiene and cleanliness on the ward / department and report as appropriate To share knowledge and skills developed with other members of the multi-disciplinary team To participate in reflection & / or Clinical Supervision sessions as provided To observe personal responsibility for resource management To observe a general duty of care for the health, safety and wellbeing of self, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management associated with this post
Personal Professional Development
To achieve a range of clinical competencies as required within the Trust and Care Group To maintain your own personal and professional development in accordance with PREP requirements,
attending mandatory study sessions as required To undergo and actively participate in your own performance appraisals To keep up to date with NMC & Trust guidelines and protocols To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional conduct working within and accepting responsibility for maintaining agreed levels of competence.
Communication
Will be responsible for the provision and receipt of complex, sensitive or contentious information related to patients, patient care, relatives, staff and other multidisciplinary colleagues Provides highly specialised advice concerning the care or treatment of identified groups or categories of patients / clients Communicate effectively and efficiently with all members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patient care Will communicate with patients and relatives, making reports and liaising,
as appropriate, with medical staff and other members of the care team and management Will give and receive day / night reports Acting as team leader / member / coordinator as necessary Report to the Doctor / Senior Sister / Charge Nurse and members of the multidisciplinary team on patients condition, both verbally and in writing as necessary Liaise with inter-hospital departments / personnel Attend and participate in ward meetings and help promote new ideas and methods and assist in their implementation
Person Specification
Eduction and Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RGN) or RN Child / Adult Registered Nurse with active NMC registration
- Good understanding of the NMC code of Professional Conduct
- Able to solve and escalate problems and issues
- Experience of working in the relevant area ie Adult critical care; Emergency department; cardiac intensive care
- Experience in Neonatal or Paediatric nursing
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations
- Interest to develop knowledge of the clinical speciality and own practice
- Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
Desirable
- Specialist neonatal qualification (formally ENB 405)
- Mentorship experience
- Computer literacy skills
▶️ Staff Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
🖊️ King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
📍 London