The position of Neonatal Staff Nurse at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London involves developing and maintaining specialized skills to deliver high-quality individual patient care for neonates. The role includes promoting a supportive environment for parents and families, facilitating effective communication with families and the multidisciplinary team, and collaborating with various departments and external agencies. The Neonatal Unit, which is a key referral center for the region, has a capacity for 40 cots across different care levels. The position is open to Band 5 staff nurses, including newly qualified individuals or those with prior NHS acute care experience. The organisation provides a comprehensive induction program, preceptorship, accredited training, and additional educational opportunities related to neonatal care.
- To develop and maintain specialist skills in order to provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised patient care.
- To promote a friendly and supportive atmosphere for parents and relatives in which they can learn to care for their babies.
- To utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with the neonate's family / carers, the multidisciplinary team, other departments within the Trust and pertinent agencies outside the organisation
- St George's Neonatal Unit is a perinatal medical and surgical referral centre, covering the South West London sector and beyond.
- The unit has a capacity of 40 cots, 12 of which are intensive care, 12 high dependency and 16 special care.
- We have a large medical and nursing establishment of 190 staff with a range of nursing positions from Neonatal Assistants to Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners.
- Exciting opportunities are now available for Band 5 staff nurses with an interest in neonatal care as a career.
- You may be newly qualified, or alternatively, already have previous NHS experience in acute care.
- The service offers a comprehensive Induction Programme, Preceptorship and accredited Work Based Learning competencies.
- In addition to modules in the speciality, the unit also provides In-service education days, CPAP study days and IV Administration training.
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