Neonatal Sister / Charge Nurse

The Neonatal Sister/Charge Nurse will be responsible for the daily clinical and operational management of the clinical areas and the professional development of the staff within those areas. The Neonatal Sister/Charge Nurse will provide support to all staff and will be required to work in partnership with all multi-disciplinary teams. You will be responsible for providing leadership and professional development for the nursing and support workers within the services
You will work with the Neonatal Matron to develop best practice and ensure that there is consistency across the directorate. In collaboration with the relevant senior nursing team and Matrons, they will be required to provide senior nursing cover for Neonatal unit.
The role may require cross site cover at the Chelsea and Westminster NICU site.
You will also be expected to ensure all staff are compliant with the Trust Safeguarding Policies and procedures., · To be an expert practitioner, role modelling, demonstrating advanced communication and nursing skills, using expert knowledge and decision making skills in nursing premature and ill new born babies.
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· To recognise deteriorations in clinical conditions and initiate a rapid and appropriate response.
· To be accountable for nursing practice and take every opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence of staff.
· To have responsibility for resolving patient/parent complaints relating to clinical care/operational issues within the area.
· To make an assessment of the neonate and families psychological and social needs, implementing an agreed management plan including appropriate referral.
· To promote communication between primary and secondary health care providers West Middlesex Foundation Trust (WM), as well as the non-statutory sector of Children's Hospices.
· To participate in discharge planning from hospital to community services and the families' home, ensuring a seamless and smooth process. Ensuring care planning is comprehensive and effective., · To provide leadership and management for a team of nurses. Including absence management, identifying training and development needs and completing appraisals.
· To ensure all incidents are reported and documented as per the Trust's Risk Management Policy. To participate in all aspects of Clinical Governance including investigations completing risk reports to support quality improvement.
· Maintain a safe working environment, recognising the health and safety requirements of patients, learners, staff and visitors within the area, and undertaking risk assessment and management on a shift basis.
· Develop robust systems to ensure data quality pertaining to timely discharge and complex care is auditable. Ensure screening processes are up to date and clear records are kept within a timely fashion
· Support the Neonatal Matron in recruitment and retention where required and directed.
· To identify and investigate any issues of conduct, discipline and performance within the team in accordance with trust policy and to liaise with the designated Matron and HR team
· To develop ward/unit policies and guidelines and to ensure these are implemented and audited to ensure compliance and best practice.
· In conjunction with the matron, nurse in charge and Medical team ensure the optimal cot usage, facilitating timely admission and discharge of babies.
· Be flexible in the work schedule in order to provide cross cover where and when needed. Assist the matron and other senior nursing staff in adjusting staffing levels to meet the demand and delivery of a cost effective service
· To be familiar with the trust and division objectives and to ensure key performance indicators are met in particular in relation to 'saving lives' and staff individual performance reviews

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.
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.

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