Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

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Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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Job overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 7 Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse to join our established and dynamic multidisciplinary team. Our unit is committed to providing the highest standard of care with a strong emphasis on parents as partners in care. Our main focus is creating a supportive and collaborative environment for both patients and families, ensuring the delivery of family-centred care that meets the unique needs of each infant.

This current vacancy is for a Clinical Band 7 on Starlight Neonatal Unit at Barnet General Hospital. We are a Level 2 local neonatal unit, working within the North Central London Network. We have a total of 30 cots, which is comprised of 4 intensive care cots, 6 high dependency cots and 20 special care cots. Within this allocation we have 10 individualised care rooms which means we can expedite the 'rooming in' process.

The successful candidate will be expected to work in line with the Trust values where professionalism and confidentiality are maintained at
all times. The individual will need to be hard working and have a keen interest in developing their knowledge and skills in order to progress within the role. You will be expected to rotate between shifts covering days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. In line with the trusts flexible working vision we do however utilise self rostering.

Main duties of the job

The key responsibilities of a successful candidate would include;

• Lead and support a team of neonatal nurses in delivering high quality, compassionate care to the babies and their families in our care.
• Work closely with parents and their families, promoting their involvement in care decisions and empowering them to be part of the team caring for their baby.
• Support the development of clinical policies and guidelines in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Continuously drive for change whilst ensuring safe, evidence-based practice is followed, maintaining high standards of clinical care and patient safety.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated
army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle.
From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For more information please follow this link; https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job Description

Please refer to the detailed job description attached.
Person Specification

Please refer to the attached document, however this is also summarised below.
Education and Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registration RN / RSCN/RM
• Neonatal Intensive Course
• Evidence of continuous professional development within the speciality linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
• Practice Assessor/Mentorship Qualification
• NLS provider certificate

Desirable

• Educated to degree level in a health-related subject
• FINE level 1
• Management or Leadership Course

Experience

Essential

• Minimum experience of 5 years at Band 6 or above level
• Experience of non-clinical management
• Effective Managerial, leadership and organisational skills whilst facilitating teaching staff and students
• Change management and awareness initiatives and frameworks which are the drivers in change to neonatal care
• Knowledge and experience of coordinating and managing individualised patient care

Desirable

• Previous Band 7 experience
• Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
• Knowledge of research and audit

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Desire to extend professional skills and knowledge with vast experience of up-to-date neonatal care to build upon
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage self, others and inspire confidence whilst working within a diverse team and environment
• The individual must be effective at prioritisation and delegation as well as able to use their analytical skills and judgement to act responsively and appropriately
• Able to work within professional team and organisational boundaries whilst inspiring confidence in peers
• Holistic understanding of neonatal nursing and relevant specialist skill and abilities to work in partnership with families

Desirable

• Competent use of Badgernet
• Competent use of Health roster
• Interviewing Skills
• Research experience

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Minimum 5 years Band 6 and above Experience
• Practice Assessor Mentorship
• NLS

Desirable criteria

• FINE level 1

Skills, Knowleddge and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Desire to extend professional skills and knowledge
• Excellent written and Oral Communication Skills
• Effective leadership
• Effective interpersonal skills

Desirable criteria

• Interview Skills
• Competent use of health roster
• research experience

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of non-clinical management
• Experience of non-clinical management

Desirable criteria

• Experience handling clinical incidents complaints
• Knowledge of research and audit

• Covid-19 Vaccination

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  We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.

• AT* - Apprenticeship Training. Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role.
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Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

• Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
• Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
• Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.

Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 344.4KB)
• Person Specification (PDF, 248.6KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 128.6KB)
• Nursing and Midwifery - benefits, about RFL, values and governing objectives (PDF, 388.4KB)