Staff Nurse - SCBU

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

To co-ordinate and provide skilled nursing care (without direct supervision) to babies and their parents, in accordance with responsibilities under the NMC Code of Conduct

To be competent to manage and implement the assessment, planning, delivery & evaluation of a high standard of evidence based care to babies and their parent

To deliver effective discharge planning of babies, liaising with other professionals and agencies as required

Promote family integrated care and act as an advocate for babie

Maximise opportunities for health promotion and health education for parent

To provide nursing care to high dependency babies during both the acute phase and when stabilised

To provide support to students and perform Mentor role or attend Mentor and Assessing Course in line with NMC standard

Provide telephone advice for parents requesting information & support

Personal

To have excellent interpersonal skills and can communicate effectively with parents and families

To organise own time and workload efficiently, on own initiative and as part of a tea

To be a role model to all staff and support all members of the ward tea

To accept responsibility for the provision of effective prevention and control within the Trust in liaison with the Trusts Infection Control Team

To act as a role model in applying good infection control practice and ensures compliance with all infection control policies

Professional

Co-ordinate and lead a team of nurses providing care during a clinical shift as require

Deputise for Ward Manager and Neonatal Nurses in their absenc

Participate in promotion and implementation of innovative practice within the ward environment

To ensure attendance and compliance with all Mandatory Training as per trust policy

Attend annual Personal Development Review (PDR) and complete a personal and professional development plan with agreed learning objectives

Attend relevant internal and external training day

Ensure Safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all time and attend training Child Protection Level 3

Strategic and Service Responsibility

Promote effective working relationships with all department

Provide advice regarding management of children in other areas throughout the trust i.e. Accident and Emergency department

Participate in shared care of children with other paediatric centres and community nursing team

Governance

Evaluate current research findings and if appropriate implement into practice on the war

Promote quality of care delivery and participate in the audit process at ward and trust leve

Participate in the investigation of any complaints received as require

Carry out and evaluate personal research project

Adhere to Trust and National Guidelines

Health & Safety

In accordance with the Health and Safety at work act comply with the Trusts Health and Safety policies and procedure

To take all reasonable steps to prevent injury to yourself, fellow employees and others affected by your actions or omissions at work

Reporting any defects relating to departmental equipment and any hazardous or potentially hazardous areas of work

To ensure accurate completion of clinical incident forms in accordance with Trust Policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Higher Diploma/ Degree RSCN/RN/RM
• Evidence of CPD
• Numeracy and IT skills

Desirable

• Assessor & Mentor qualification (308CPD) or equivalent
• Neonatal Intensive care course

Experience

Essential

• One year post basic nurse/midwifery training

Desirable

• Recent Neonatal experience

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence based practices
• Demonstrates understanding of clinical audit and clinical effectiveness
• Able to effectively plan and delegate duties
• Able to manage personal time effectively
• Demonstrates a good understanding of the concept of family integrated care
• Evidence of wide variety of clinical skills
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of child protection requirements
• Demonstrates knowledge of current nursing issues & NHS priorities

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as an effective team member
• Able to adapt to changing circumstances and demonstrates ability to influence change successfully
• Shows initiative: able to think positively and stimulate a productive team climate
• Able to achieve individual and team objectives
• Able to communicate at a variety of levels

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Good work attendance record
• Able to work flexible shifts including night duty, weekends & bank holidays
• Able to change duties to meet requirements of the service

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick hospital, SCBU

Lakin road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

Employer's website

https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)