Senior Staff Nurse Uk Sponsorship Available

Job Description

Are you seeking a new challenge in a beautiful part of the UK?

We’re looking for a motivated, dynamic, and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse. In this role, you’ll provide high-quality clinical support to our Neonatal Nursing team. We’re searching for someone with excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), leadership abilities, and clinical expertise within the neonatal care field.

If you’re passionate about delivering high standards of care in a Neonatal Unit, eager to develop staff, and ready for a forward-thinking, progressive role, this might be the perfect opportunity for you. We are committed to fostering your leadership and managerial growth.

We’ve recently enhanced our environment to better support families and staff, helping us work towards achieving the gold standard for UNICEF’s Baby Friendly Initiative and the BLISS Baby Charter.

For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please reach out to Helen Greenhill (Matron), Claire Tregonning, or Mel Frost (Neonatal Sisters) at 01872 252667. We look forward to speaking with you and showing you around! Don’t forget to check out our virtual tour within the advert—our unit looks just as lovely on film!

Key Responsibilities:

Provide expert nursing care at all levels: intensive care, high dependency, and special care.

Ensure the delivery of evidence-based, high-quality care for both infants and families.

Work closely with families to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, ensuring all documentation is accurate.

Promote family-centered care and create a welcoming, safe environment.

Advocate for infants and families, offering appropriate information and support services.

Start discharge planning from admission, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, other departments, and community services.

Continuously develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge to provide effective, holistic, evidence-based care.

Stay informed on the safe use and handling of equipment within the department and community, reviewing relevant policies and standards.

Support and mentor others in completing neonatal competency packs.

Facilitate transfers of critically ill infants to specialist centers, coordinating with other hospitals.

Participate in multi-professional resuscitation teams during deliveries.

About Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust:

As the leading provider of acute and specialist services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, we serve a population of around 500,000, with an influx of visitors during peak seasons. We employ 6,700 staff and manage a budget of £580 million.

As a teaching hospital, we collaborate with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. The Knowledge Spa, located at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, offers a hub for ongoing education in both clinical and non-clinical healthcare roles.

We are committed to staying at the forefront of medical and technological advancements, continuously enhancing our clinical services and facilities. Our reputation for research and innovation is growing, allowing us to offer a wide range of specialist care locally.

Important Information:

To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document link on the right-hand side.

As an NHS employee, you will need to successfully complete:

• Identity checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational health clearance
• Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

For more information on NHS employment standards, please visit: NHS Employers.

Please Note: We reserve the right to close this advert early, so apply soon. We may be able to offer flexible working, so feel free to discuss this during the interview. Sponsorship may be available, but it’s not guaranteed.