Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Junior Charge Nurse in SCBU
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Job Description
The post holder will work predominately with the Special Care within the Neonatal unit, in line with service needs. Working in a largely supernumerary capacity the post holder will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for these patients, supporting and guiding junior staff in the process. S/he will provide direct patient care and have detailed clinical knowledge of the specialist area. The post holder will assist the senior Charge Nurses/co-ordinators in ensuring that high standards of quality of care are delivered & maintained. The post holder will act as a positive role model within the department for staff, patients, and carers. The post holder will deputise for the senior sister as required. The post holder will enable nurses to acquire clinical and professional competencies by facilitating high-quality education and staff development opportunities. Post holders will be expected to participate fully in their personal development and review process in order to achieve the knowledge and skills identified for this post.
- Provide visible clinical leadership to the nursing team promoting a culture of leadership by example to all staff
- Demonstrate effective Multidisciplinary working and acknowledge the role of the individual team member to ensure everyone’s expertise is seen as a resource in the team.
- Ensure the safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with established procedure and the law.
- Demonstrate an overall awareness of quality issues and a commitment to continuous quality improvement.
- Ensure safe use of equipment, ascertaining that staff is competent to operate the equipment and that the equipment is in safe working order.
- Understand the implications of the Health and Safety at Work Act, and maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff according to the hospital’s Health and Safety Policy.
- Report and record accidents/incidents via the Trust’s Datix System and escalate complaints to the Ward Sister/Matron, according to the Trust policy, and undertake further investigations and collection of evidence/statements.
- Act as a professional role model, through commitment to the integration into practice of Trust policies and procedures (i.e. Uniform policy).
- Be competent in current emergency resuscitation...
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About Our Trust
Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
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Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste, and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans, and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Rebecca Davies
- Job title: Matron Neonatal Services Cross site
- Email address: rebecca.davies78@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07800580491
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