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Main area
Neonatal Unit
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
199-6522249-RB-NA-B
Employer
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Croydon University Hospital
Town
Croydon
Salary
£34,521 - £41,956 pa inc HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/11/2024 23:59

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Croydon Health Services NHS Trust logo

Staff Nurse (Neonatal Unit)

Band 5

 

*The pay scales advertised have been confirmed by NHS England, we are awaiting confirmation of when these will be reflected. The new scales can be found here: Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers

Job overview

We are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals paediatric and adult trained nurses to join our existing professional team of nurses. We are part of the South London Perinatal Network. This is a busy level two unit with 22 cots. There are four intensive care cots, five high dependency, and Seventeen special care cots. Ongoing professional development and educational program offered. With the opportunity to gain a Qualified in Specialty (QIS) in neonatology

Qualifications: Registered Nurses/RSCN and midwives with interest in gaining experience in neonatal and Family Integrated Care (FIC). Staff will be considered for an interview

 

Main duties of the job

The band 5 staff nurse will be supported by the neonatal team to provide 24 hour care, days nights and weekends to preterm and critically ill babies covering a range of conditions including but not limited to; respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis, jaundice, feeding issues and other factors of prematurity.

The post holder will work across sites to support neonatal unit and transitional care and to promote breastfeeding and family integrated care. They will be involved with the discharge process to ensure a seamless, timely discharge from hospital to the home environment

They will work closely with the consultant, dietician, physiotherapist, speech and language and other members of the MDT post discharge.

There is opportunity to complete an in house High dependency course as well as a university accredited Intensive care course to provide the skills and knowledge to progress and work within those areas.

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. 

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital. 

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training. Croydon University Hospital plays an active role in training the clinicians of the future and works in partnership with major London universities 

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role.

Interview date: TBC

 

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Valid registration as an RN/RSCN/
  • Experience in neonatal unit and willing to undertake the course in six months
Desirable criteria
  • Neonatal/Paediatric nursing experience
  • ENB 997/998
  • Neonatal Course
  • ENB Course 405

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent written communication skills
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working with staff and patients of various different background/cultures
  • Computer skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Christie Hanson
Job title
Interim Neonatal and Transitional Care Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02084013173
Additional information

Christie Hanson

Interim Neonatal Matron for NNU & TC

[email protected]

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