Band 5 - Staff Nurse, Woodland Neonatal Unit, SCBU

Job overview

A Band 5 vacancy has arisen in the Woodland Neonatal Unit, Watford.

The Woodland Neonatal Unit at Watford Hospital is a busy local neonatal unit (LNU) within the East of England Neonatal network.

The unit admits babies requiring intensive care, high dependency and special care. In addition, we manage a 6 bedded Transitional Care Unit in postnatal ward.

We are committed to the provision of high-quality evidence based practice to meet the needs of parents and babies incorporating family centred care.

We are looking for full time registered nurse/Midwife, who wants to work with our well established friendly neonatal team, to deliver the highest standards of neonatal care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate good clinical skills and teach other staff and learners.

To be a good role model and to treat all staff, visitors and service users with tact and courtesy, work as part of a team to provide a safe, effective, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers.

They will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, and to be able to demonstrate procedures and supervise unqualified staff, and work without direct supervision once the key learning outcomes of the foundation programme are complete.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide high quality clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust values and in accordance with professional regulations whilst maintaining at all times their privacy and dignity.

They will accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas from the nurse in charge whilst working in line with Trust policies, objectives, protocols and local guidelines.  They will be aware of the importance of their role in supporting members of the team, and always adhering to the Trust values, and in accordance with NMC regulations.

Work autonomously and with others to always deliver high standards of care to patients and their carers, autonomously and as part of a team and communicate in line with Trust values, to patients, carers and staff at all times.

The postholder will be working in the neonatal unit and transitional care unit. They will be  expected to be flexible to meet the service needs and work long days, nights and weekends including bank holidays .

If you are interested in joining our neonatal team, or would like to have an informal visit, please contact Elvira Baker (Matron) on 01923217560.