Band 5 Neonatal Staff Nurse

Job overview

To develop and maintain specialist skills in order to provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised patient care. To promote a friendly and supportive atmosphere for parents and relatives in which they can learn to care for their babies.

To utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with the neonate’s family / carers, the multidisciplinary team, other departments within the Trust and pertinent agencies outside the organisation

Main duties of the job

St George’s Neonatal Unit is a perinatal medical and surgical referral centre, covering the South West London sector and beyond. The unit has a capacity of 40 cots, 12 of which are intensive care, 12 high dependency and 16 special care. We have a large medical and nursing establishment of 190 staff with a range of nursing positions from Neonatal Assistants to Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners. Exciting opportunities are now available for Band 5 staff nurses with an interest in neonatal care as a career. You may be newly qualified, or alternatively, already have previous NHS experience in acute care. The service offers a comprehensive Induction Programme, Preceptorship and accredited Work Based Learning competencies. In addition to modules in the speciality, the unit also provides In-service education days, CPAP study days and IV Administration training.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

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.