Job summary
The Neonatal Unit is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the team as a Support Worker.
We are a level 2 Neonatal Unit consisting of 17 cots and we care for babies who are born preterm or require additional support after birth.
This is a non-patient facing role and as a Support Worker on the Neonatal Unit, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and under the supervision of the senior nursing team to carry out duties supporting all staff to be able to care for babies and their families.
Main duties of the job
To work under the supervision of the senior nursing team to carry out duties supportingall staff in the care of the babies and their families.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital servicesforaround 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.
As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.
We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough.
Our threecore values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other,Committed to Excellence,WorkingTogether and Facing the Future.
We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details regarding the main duties of the job, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Some of the key responsibilities will be:
- Ensure ward facilities and equipment are tidy, clean and available for use for children, parents and staff.
- Clean cots, incubators, and nurseries as required.
- To assist families resident in family rooms as requested by nursing staff.
- Report anything observed which causes concern.
- Help to maintain security and safety on the unit.
- Answer the reception phone and entrance door buzzer when necessary.
- To maintain confidentiality of information regarding patients and their familiesat all times.
- To be aware of Childrens safeguarding procedures and report any concerns tothe nurse in charge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details regarding the main duties of the job, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Some of the key responsibilities will be:
- Ensure ward facilities and equipment are tidy, clean and available for use for children, parents and staff.
- Clean cots, incubators, and nurseries as required.
- To assist families resident in family rooms as requested by nursing staff.
- Report anything observed which causes concern.
- Help to maintain security and safety on the unit.
- Answer the reception phone and entrance door buzzer when necessary.
- To maintain confidentiality of information regarding patients and their familiesat all times.
- To be aware of Childrens safeguarding procedures and report any concerns tothe nurse in charge.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above or equivalent
Desirable
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of dealing with the general public
- Ability to communicate clearly
- Ability to follow clear instructions and feedback from staff
- Ability to work with organise own time and work with minimal supervision
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a Neonatal Unit or hospital environment
- Knowledge of infection control principles
Availability
Essential
- Willingness to work full shift patterns; including share of weekends and bank holidays
- Must be UK based with right to work in the UK
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above or equivalent
Desirable
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of dealing with the general public
- Ability to communicate clearly
- Ability to follow clear instructions and feedback from staff
- Ability to work with organise own time and work with minimal supervision
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a Neonatal Unit or hospital environment
- Knowledge of infection control principles
Availability
Essential
- Willingness to work full shift patterns; including share of weekends and bank holidays
- Must be UK based with right to work in the UK
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
