Neonatal Charge Nurse

2 months ago

Gillingham, Kent, United Kingdom Medway NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Overview

Neonatal Charge Nurse / Clinical Sister

Division: Women, Children & Young People

Care Group: Women's & Children's

Band: 6

Salary: £35,392 - £42,618 per annum/pro rata

Candidates holding a Specialist Neonatal Qualification will receive an additional RNR payment of £1500 per annum/pro rata.

We are seeking a dedicated Neonatal Charge Nurse / Clinical Sister who embodies our commitment to delivering the Best of Care by the Best People. This role is pivotal in driving our mission forward, ensuring that our Trust remains the preferred choice for both patients and staff.

Key Responsibilities

As a Neonatal Charge Nurse, you will play a crucial role in fostering a collaborative environment and delivering exceptional neonatal care. We are looking for a skilled, motivated, and experienced neonatal nurse (RGN/RSCN/Child Branch) with a post-registration qualification in neonatal intensive care to join our supportive and knowledgeable team. Strong clinical and communication skills are essential.

Our expanding neonatal nursing team is led by the Head of Nursing for Children and Young People, ensuring that infants and their families receive top-notch care across our services. Continuous learning and skill development are integral to our practice.

Our core values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open, and Together. It is vital that you reflect these values in your application and throughout your career with us.

We are committed to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion, ensuring that all applicants are treated equitably at every stage of the recruitment process.

About Us

At Medway, we take pride in our unified approach to achieving our vision of Better, Best, Brilliant. Our culture and values are the driving force behind our organization.

We offer a flexible working environment, recognizing the importance of work-life balance. We encourage discussions about flexible working arrangements that accommodate personal interests and family commitments.

Employees enjoy a variety of benefits, including access to a gym, a comprehensive health and wellbeing program, an on-site nursery, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

We actively seek to attract, recruit, and retain top talent and welcome applications from under-represented groups to support our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

All staff at Medway adhere to the Trust's and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board's policies regarding the safeguarding of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

Job Responsibilities

We are a busy District General Hospital (DGH) serving the Medway and Swale populations. Our children's emergency department sees over 30,000 annual visits from infants, children, and young people in the area.

You will be supported by Clinical Nurse Educators, Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, and Governance Managers, along with a friendly multidisciplinary team and a corporate training and development team. We offer in-house leadership programs and collaborate with various universities to facilitate your career advancement.

Provide strong clinical leadership, inspiring and empowering others to achieve a shared vision for effective ward/department management.

Assist and support the Senior Sister / Senior Charge Nurse in creating an efficient working environment, optimizing the use of staff, supplies, and services.

In managing the clinical area, you will delegate duties and care appropriately while maintaining overall responsibility.

Qualifications

Essential

  • RN1/RN2/RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register.
  • BSc / 1st degree (health-related) or equivalent qualification/training/experience.
  • Specialist Neonatal Qualification.
  • Mentorship/teaching qualification.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Neonatal Intensive Care cases and interventions.
  • Familiarity with Family Integrated Care and BFI.
  • Knowledge of neonatal EPR systems such as Badgernet.

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience in ward management, including rota management, competencies, resources, and staff.
  • Experience in teaching/assessing/supervising others in a clinical setting.
  • Significant experience in neonatal intensive care nursing.

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate specialized care for patients/clients, providing relevant advice/information to patients and families.
  • Competence in administering prescribed medications, including blood transfusions and blood products.

Values-Based Question

Essential

  • Provide an example of a time when you went above and beyond to assist someone.

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