Junior Sister

Would you like to work in a newly commissioned level 2 Neonatal unit? Does the thought of being part of the team as we transition to a Local Neonatal Unit (LNU) excite you? Then the Neonatal unit at Princess Royal University Hospital could be the place for you

An opportunity for a Band 6 Charge Nurse / Junior Sister to be based at Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) has become available.

The PRUH Local Neonatal Unit has just recently expanded; we are a level 2 provider in the South London Neonatal Network. We provide a family-integrated approach to care, involving families in the care of their own children, and helping parents understand their baby’s needs. We have a wide range of expert Neonatal Medical and Nursing Team as well as Allied Health Professionals such as physiotherapist, occupational therapist, speech and language therapist and dietician that works across both sites.

Our Band 6 nurses have responsibility for planning, managing and coordinating clinical care for babies requiring Special/High Dependency nursing care and supporting staff to develop these skills on the unit.

As a Junior Sister in our unit, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of care and quality in the day to day management of the unit. You will need to demonstrate excellent clinical skills, be self-motivated and committed to providing high standards of family centred care for all our neonatal patients and their families. You will also need to possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to show good clinical organisational skills to manage this busy unit.

This role will enable you to demonstrate both clinical skills and also leadership and people management skills within the clinical environment. A strong commitment to developing junior staff and acting as a role model at all times is essential. There will be opportunities to further develop your leadership skills formally with a number of study days and courses available to undertake.

Our goal to be a hospital of choice by improving all aspects of the patient experience relies upon us having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient focused workforce.

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Delivering high quality, evidence-based and patient focused clinical care through:
Delivering a high standard of evidence-based care to patients.

To demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of all patients receiving intensive, high-dependency and special neonatal care in the unit.

Adhering to NMC Code of Professional conduct at all times.

Involving and supporting patients, relatives, and carers in the care process. Promoting well-being and involving parents in the care of their baby (Family Integrated Care).

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of the babies on the unit on an ongoing basis, coordinating the care given by all members of the clinical team.

To accurately assimilate and interpret clinical information about the baby’s condition, instigate appropriate remedial action and promptly report changes.

To ensure parents/carers are updated regularly with accurate information in a sensitive way they can understand.

To actively involve parents/carers in providing feedback of their experience of the current service and suggestions for improvement.

To act as a resource person to other, providing accurate information, advice and support to the MDT, patients and parents/carers.

Ensuring clear and accurate written and verbal information is given at all times.

Ensuring contemporaneous record keeping at all times.

To participate and contribute to the health education of families, ensuring that all families/c