Band 5 Neonatal Staff Nurse

We are looking to appoint motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Nurse ideally with experience though not essential as full support and training will be provided for a registered nurse who are able to demonstrate the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfil this role.

We have 2 neonatal units, level 2 at Barnet Hospital site with 30 cots including Intensive care and High dependency cots. A level 1 Neonatal unit at The Royal Free Hospital site with 14 Special Care cots. The units have friendly, motivated and dynamic teams that promote Family Integrated Care.

This vacancy is at the Royal Free site .

The main duties of this role are:

• Deliver direct patient care to babies meeting the criteria for ITU, HDU and Special Care levels of needs.
• Dealing with clinical emergencies as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Clear communication with parents and colleagues.
• Help and support parents, keeping them updated about their babies.
• Teach and support students and new staff.
• Take part in quality improvement projects on the unit.
• Complete timely discharge planning for babies on the unit.

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust group offering a wide range of acute medical services including paediatrics, dermatology, gynaecology and orthopaedics among others.

Please see the attached detailed job description and main responsibilities for this advert. For further information, please contact Kadijatu Sesay either by phone on  via email at  to discuss.

• NMC registration (RN / RSCN / RM)
• Evidence of continuous professional development within the speciality linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
• Educated to degree level in a health related subject or equivalent practice
• NLS provider certificate
• Student supervision and assessment qualification

• Neonatal nursing skills including caring for baby receiving ITU/ HDU level of care
• Holistic understanding of neonatal nursing and relevant specialist skill and abilities to work in partnership with families
• Teaching/ training skills including preceptorship skills
• Able to problem solve and initiate change
• Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Administration of IV drugs
• Interviewing skills

• Evidence of recent neonatal nursing experience
• Knowledge and experience of coordinating and managing individualised patient care
• Knowledge of children's safeguarding- risk factors and protective factors
• Experience of handling clinical emergencies
• Knowledge of research and audit
• Caring and compassionate nurse
• Good team player
• Awareness of equality and diversity
• Basic knowledge of computers
• Accountable, taking responsibility for own action and promotes team working

• Willing to work day/ night shifts including weekends and bank holiday
• Demonstrates ability to meet Trust values

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£37,259 to £45,356 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS