James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Neonatal Staff Nurse

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Job summary

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to deliver a high standard of Family Centred Care.
Care for patients requiring Intensive Care (short term), High Dependency and Special Care.
To create a culture of continuous quality improvement through audit, learning from complaints and patient/family feedback.
To promote a friendly and supportive environment for parents and relatives in which they can learn to care for their babies in preparation for discharge.
To be an advocate for the babies and to promote effective communication with all members of the multi-disciplinary team including parents.
Regular participation in ward meetings.

Main duties of the job

We have the facilities to stabilise babies prior to transfer for further Intensive Care. We also provide Transitional Care for 6 babies on the Postnatal Ward.

The post holder will provide care for patients and their families on the Neonatal Unit and Transitional Care following competency based learning.

The post holder will be a Registered Children's Nurse, Registered Adult Nurse or Registered Midwife and will provide family centred care for our patients and their families, following competency based learning. You will need to have at least 2 years of Neonatal expereince, and be commited to undertaking and completeing the Neonatal QIS course withinn 3 years of joining the team. The post holder will need to be flexible to the needs of the Neonatal and Paediatric service.

The role will give the post holder experience of working in a small but busy Neonatal Unit and there will be further opportunities to develop the role further depending on experience and interests.

The post holder will be expected to attend all mandatory training and all relevant training for neonatal care including: Baby Friendly Breastfeeding course, Neonatal Netwrok study days, Newborn Life Support course (if not already completed), IV training updates and mentorship training.

About us

The Neonatal Team is made up of Nurses, Nursery Nurses, Ward Clerk and a Hosuekeeper. There is a large Medical team, who work cross all areas of Paediatrics. An expereinced group of AHP's also visit the Unit regularly to provide supportive care for the babaies and families, including Physios, Speech and Language and Hearing Screeners. The Unit works closely with the Maternity team to ensure seamless and safe care from delivery.

Date posted

10 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum (Dependent on experience)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

177-ELEC-5538877

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties and Responsibilities

To create the correct environmental atmosphere within which babies are cared for.
To ensure that patients are given consistent, gold standard care which is benchmarked against evidence based practice.
To ensure patients needs and parent support follows the Unit policy of providing family centred care.
To provide parental support to ensure a safe and timely discharge.
To attend all mandatory training and keeping accurate records.
To administer medication in accordance with NMC and trust guidelines.
To document all care given in accordance with NMC and trust guidelines.
To ensure safe use of equipment and attend training as required.
To ensure that uniform policy is adhered to fully.
To support junior members of staff.
Follow Infection Control policies and procedures.
Complete the Neonatal QIS course (if not already achieved).

Health and Safety Responsibilities

To ensure that the Trusts Health and Safety Policies are understood and observed and that procedures are followed.

To ensure the appropriate use of equipment and facilities and that the working environment is maintained in good order.

To take the necessary precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of yourself, patients, visitors, and staff, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.

To undertake appropriate health and safety training to support safe working practice, including where appropriate, its management.

To demonstrate a practical understanding of risk assessment in relation to their areas of responsibility and to ensure safe systems of work are in place.

To ensure that all incidents occurring within the department are reported in accordance with Trust procedures, investigated and corrective action taken as necessary and/or reported to senior management and specialist advisers.

Moving and Handling Responsibilities

To ensure that all moving and handling tasks within their area of responsibility are assessed, that there is a manual handling plan indicating safe systems of work, and that documentation is regularly maintained and updated.

To observe and monitor the application of M&H skills, ensuring safe practice.

To attend appropriate training in accordance with the M&H assessed risks within the work area.

Confidentiality

All staff are required to respect confidentiality of all matters that they learn as a result of their employment with the NHS, including matters relating to other members of staff, patients and members of the public.

Equality and Diversity

All employees are required to follow and implement the Trust's equal opportunities policy and to undergo any training and development activities to ensure that they can carry out their duties and responsibilities in terms of promoting, developing, implementing and reviewing the policy arrangements in the course of their work.

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults

All employees have a duty for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Staff must be aware of the Trusts procedure for raising concerns about the welfare of anyone with whom they have contact. Staff must also ensure they receive the appropriate level of safeguarding children and vulnerable adult training depending on their role in the Trust.

Infection Control

It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure that they understand and follow the infection control policies, procedures and best practice applicable within the Trust. In particular:

- Observe all infection control policies and practices relevant to the post

- Act as a role model to others regarding infection control best practice

- Ensure that they keep up to date and attend all relevant training relating to infection control issues applicable to their post.

- Ensure that patients, visitors and contractors are aware of and follow infection control best practice (where applicable).

- Report non-compliance or concerns regarding infection control issues / best practice to their line manager

Trust Values

To work inline with the Trust values and promote these within teams, departments and divisions in the Trust.

Please note that this job description is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely a guide to the responsibilities of the post holder. The post holder may be required to undertake additional duties within the sphere of their competence and to meet the changing needs of the service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties and Responsibilities

To create the correct environmental atmosphere within which babies are cared for.
To ensure that patients are given consistent, gold standard care which is benchmarked against evidence based practice.
To ensure patients needs and parent support follows the Unit policy of providing family centred care.
To provide parental support to ensure a safe and timely discharge.
To attend all mandatory training and keeping accurate records.
To administer medication in accordance with NMC and trust guidelines.
To document all care given in accordance with NMC and trust guidelines.
To ensure safe use of equipment and attend training as required.
To ensure that uniform policy is adhered to fully.
To support junior members of staff.
Follow Infection Control policies and procedures.
Complete the Neonatal QIS course (if not already achieved).

Health and Safety Responsibilities

To ensure that the Trusts Health and Safety Policies are understood and observed and that procedures are followed.

To ensure the appropriate use of equipment and facilities and that the working environment is maintained in good order.

To take the necessary precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of yourself, patients, visitors, and staff, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.

To undertake appropriate health and safety training to support safe working practice, including where appropriate, its management.

To demonstrate a practical understanding of risk assessment in relation to their areas of responsibility and to ensure safe systems of work are in place.

Moving and Handling Responsibilities

To observe and monitor the application of M&H skills, ensuring safe practice.

To attend appropriate training in accordance with the M&H assessed risks within the work area.

Confidentiality

Equality and Diversity

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults

Infection Control

It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure that they understand and follow the infection control policies, procedures and best practice applicable within the Trust. In particular:

- Observe all infection control policies and practices relevant to the post

- Act as a role model to others regarding infection control best practice

- Ensure that they keep up to date and attend all relevant training relating to infection control issues applicable to their post.

- Ensure that patients, visitors and contractors are aware of and follow infection control best practice (where applicable).

- Report non-compliance or concerns regarding infection control issues / best practice to their line manager

Trust Values

To work inline with the Trust values and promote these within teams, departments and divisions in the Trust.

Person Specification

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Good understanding of Neonatal Toolkit and BAPM standards
Good understanding of Neonatal Networks and BLISS Charter
Previous experience of caring for neonatal patients

Education & Qualifications

Essential

RNC/RM/RGN/RNA

Desirable

Mentorship Course (eg. ENB 998)
Newborn Life Support

Skills, Abilities & Competencies

Essential

Good interpersonal and communication skills
IV competency
Ability to work under pressure

Person Specification

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Good understanding of Neonatal Toolkit and BAPM standards
Good understanding of Neonatal Networks and BLISS Charter
Previous experience of caring for neonatal patients

Education & Qualifications

Essential

RNC/RM/RGN/RNA

Desirable

Mentorship Course (eg. ENB 998)
Newborn Life Support

Skills, Abilities & Competencies

Essential

Good interpersonal and communication skills
IV competency
Ability to work under pressure

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)