An exciting opportunity for experienced neonatal nurses within Jessop Wing Neonatal Unit as Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse

Taking charge and coordinating our busy level 3 Neonatal Unit.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all areas of the Neonatal Unit, including acting as Room Leader and SCBU Coordinator, ensuring safe and effective patient flow.
• Provide specialist care for critically ill and high-dependency neonates, supporting families throughout their neonatal journey.
• Supervise, mentor and develop nursing, support and student staff, promoting high standards of care, safety and quality.
• Ensure the delivery of safe, effective and family-centred care that meets the needs of babies and their families.
• Promote equity, inclusion and culturally responsive care, working to reduce inequalities in neonatal outcomes and experiences.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, service users and local communities to support service improvement and improve outcomes for all families.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised programmes of patient care.
• Exercise clinical judgement in assessing complex patient needs and promote appropriate care pathways and interventions.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, families, carers and the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide compassionate, confidential and empathetic care, recognising the physical and emotional needs of patients and families.
• Work autonomously within the intensive care, high dependency and special care neonatal environment, adhering to Trust policies, procedures and NMC standards.
• Maintain accurate, timely and contemporaneous written and electronic patient records.
• Support healthcare governance processes, including risk management, health and safety, information governance and quality assurance.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies to protect and promote patient safety.
• Safely order, manage and administer medications in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
• Provide specialist advice and support to patients, families, healthcare staff and students.
• Act as a role model, mentor and teacher, supporting the development of colleagues and learners.
• Promote health education and support individuals and families to make informed healthcare choices.
• Support the implementation of new policies, procedures and evidence-based practice within the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in audit, research, quality improvement and guideline development activities.