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Band 5 Staff Nurse

NHS

United Kingdom

On-site

GBP 37,000 - GBP 46,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking motivated Band 5 Nurses to join a neonatal unit. Candidates, whether experienced or newly qualified, will receive training and support. Responsibilities include providing direct patient care to infants, managing emergencies as part of a team, and maintaining clear communication with families. The role requires NMC registration, neonatal nursing skills, and participation in quality improvement projects. Salary ranges from £37,259 to £45,356 per annum, including HCAS.

Benefits

Flexible hours
Generous benefits
Training opportunities

Qualifications

  • Evidence of continuous professional development in neonatal speciality.
  • Recent neonatal nursing experience is essential.
  • Ability to manage and coordinate individualised patient care.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver patient care to babies with special care needs.
  • Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues.
  • Participate in quality improvement projects.

Skills

Neonatal nursing skills
Holistic understanding of neonatal nursing
Teaching/training skills
Problem-solving
Effective time management
Administration of IV drugs
Good team player

Education

NMC registration (RN / RSCN / RM)
Degree level education in a health related subject
NLS provider certificate
Student supervision and assessment qualification
Job description

We are looking to appoint motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Nurses with experience or newly qualified to join the team at 6WB neonatal unit. Experience not essential as full support and training will be provided for newly qualified nurses who are able to demonstrate the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfil this role.

We currently have vacancy at the Royal Free site which is a level 1 unit with 12 Special Care and 2 HDU costs, with a friendly, motivated, and dynamic teams that promote Family Integrated Care . We work very closely with Barnet Hospital which is our sister hospital. Barnet neonatal unit is a level 2 with 30 cots including Intensive care and High dependency cots. You will have the opportunity to rotate between the two units as a means of developing your skills.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of this role are:

Deliver direct patient care to babies requiring Special Care needs.

Dealing with emergencies as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Clear communication with parents and colleagues.

Help and support parents, keeping them updated about their babies.

Teach and support students and new staff.

Take part in quality improvement projects on the unit.

Complete timely discharge planning for babies on the unit

About us

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 link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached detailed job description, personal specification and main responsibilities for this advert.

Person Specification
Education and qualifications
  • oNMC registration (RN / RSCN / RM)
  • oEvidence of continuous professional development within the speciality linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
  • oEducated to degree level in a health related subject or equivalent practice
  • oNLS provider certificate
  • oStudent supervision and assessment qualification
Skills and abilities
  • oNeonatal nursing skills including caring for baby receiving ITU/ HDU level of care
  • oHolistic understanding of neonatal nursing and relevant specialist skill and abilities to work in partnership with families
  • oTeaching/ training skills including preceptorship skills
  • oAble to problem solve and initiate change
  • oAble to work across professional team and organisational boundaries
  • oAbility to organise and prioritise own workload
  • oAbility to manage time effectively
  • oAdministration of IV drugs
  • oInterviewing skills
Experience and knowledge
  • oEvidence of recent neonatal nursing experience
  • oKnowledge and experience of coordinating and managing individualised patient care
  • oKnowledge of children's safeguarding- risk factors and protective factors
  • oExperience of handling clinical emergencies
  • oKnowledge of research and audit
  • oCaring and compassionate nurse
  • oGood team player
  • oAwareness of equality and diversity
  • oBasic knowledge of computers
  • oAccountable, taking responsibility for own action and promotes team working
Other
  • Willing to work day/ night shifts including weekends and bank holiday
Trust Values
  • Demonstrates ability to meet Trust values
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£37,259 to £45,356 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS

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