Job summary
A member of the multidisciplinary team, who with support of the neonatal nursing staff, will provide individualised, family-centred care to babies in preparation for discharge home from the special care nursery.
Main duties of the job
The Neonatal service at Newham University Hospital aims to provide a high quality, safe, family-centred environment, which meets the holistic needs of infants and their families. It is one of three neonatal units within Barts health trust and is part of the North East North Central London Neonatal Network. It is a Level 2 unit providing care for babies born at 27 weeks and above. Our capacity is for 23 cots, with 2 intensive care cot, 4 high dependency and 17 special care costs divided into 6 nurseries (Bays). There are also 3 Transitional Care bedrooms where parents can stay with their baby before they are discharged home.
We are a friendly, dynamic and supportive unit where you will have the privilege of caring for premature and sick babies who require special care. You will work in partnership with parents as we adopt a "Family Integrated Care" ethos on our unit. You will guide and advise parents as they learn to look after their babies independently throughout their journey in NICU, TCR (Transitional Care Room) and home, providing expertise in breast feeding, parent craft and discharge planning. To apply you will need to have an NNEB diploma or NVQ level 3 in Early Years, care and education, and have experience in caring for babies ideally in a hospital setting. The successful candidate will have continuous training and support to increase their skills and knowledge enabling them to take care of these babies independently.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which ourWeCarevalues and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by ourWeCarevalues and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Manages the day to day care of a cohort of special care babies
- Using evidence based practice, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates programs of family-centered care for a defined group of patients
- Encourages and facilitates family involvement in decisions and the provision of care
- Instruct, advise and deliver parent craft classes to parents / carers
- Have a sound knowledge of Breast-feeding and be able to support mothers who wish to breastfeed
- Promote Safe Sleep and have a sound knowledge of temperature control, developmental car
- Plans and implements care with particular regard to child development
- Maintains accurate and appropriate nursing documentation
- Demonstrates an enquiring approach towards patient care. Takes responsibility for learning and developing specialist skills.x`
- Is aware of current advances and research and demonstrates practice based on these.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Manages the day to day care of a cohort of special care babies
- Using evidence based practice, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates programs of family-centered care for a defined group of patients
- Encourages and facilitates family involvement in decisions and the provision of care
- Instruct, advise and deliver parent craft classes to parents / carers
- Have a sound knowledge of Breast-feeding and be able to support mothers who wish to breastfeed
- Promote Safe Sleep and have a sound knowledge of temperature control, developmental car
- Plans and implements care with particular regard to child development
- Maintains accurate and appropriate nursing documentation
- Demonstrates an enquiring approach towards patient care. Takes responsibility for learning and developing specialist skills.x`
- Is aware of current advances and research and demonstrates practice based on these.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Has worked with new born or young babies
- You are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role
- Able to provide a customer focussed service
- Ability to work in partnership with parents/carers.
- Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively.
- Ability to work independently following delegation of work by senior members of the team.
- Demonstrate sensitivity, be professional and trust worthy
Knowledge
Essential
- Trust vision, values and strategic objectives
- Parent craft skills
- Infant feeding methods
- Up-to-date knowledge of theory and practices relating to child development.
- Understands the responsibilities and constraints of the post
Qualifications
Essential
- NNEB Certificate or equivalent
- Can demonstrate an ability to keep up-to-date related to: knowledge, research, practice
- Demonstrates appropriate career objectives and plan
Other
Essential
- Good attendance record
- Good presentation
- Professional manner
- Friendly and approachable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Has worked with new born or young babies
- You are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role
- Able to provide a customer focussed service
- Ability to work in partnership with parents/carers.
- Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively.
- Ability to work independently following delegation of work by senior members of the team.
- Demonstrate sensitivity, be professional and trust worthy
Knowledge
Essential
- Trust vision, values and strategic objectives
- Parent craft skills
- Infant feeding methods
- Up-to-date knowledge of theory and practices relating to child development.
- Understands the responsibilities and constraints of the post
Qualifications
Essential
- NNEB Certificate or equivalent
- Can demonstrate an ability to keep up-to-date related to: knowledge, research, practice
- Demonstrates appropriate career objectives and plan
Other
Essential
- Good attendance record
- Good presentation
- Professional manner
- Friendly and approachable
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).
