Neonatal Nursery Nurse

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

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Job summary

A new opportunity has arisen for a nursery nurse to join our Neonatal Transitional Care team at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary as we expand our service. We are a busy maternity ward caring for babies who require a higher level of care and expertise in Neonatal Transitional Care.

The ideal candidate will be joining a team of registered neonatal nurses and nursery nurses who work alongside the midwifery team and will have experience in working in caring for babies in a health related environment.

The post is predominantly on the postnatal ward covering night shifts, focusing on the care of transitional care babies. You will also be required to work day shifts on the Neonatal Unit as part of the nursing team for continuing development and support.

Main duties of the job

To provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised patient care to babies on Neonatal Transitional Care.

To provide family integrated care, developmental care and infant feeding support. We are working towards the UNICEF Baby Friendly accreditation and are looking for individuals who will strive to achieve this.

To communicate effectively with the neonates parents and siblings, the Maternity and Neonatal Unit team, the wider multidisciplinary team in other departments within UHMBT and pertinent agencies outside the organisation.

You will need strong organisational skills and the ability to undertake assigned duties of care without direct supervision, in a calm and sensitive manner.

About us

We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Date posted

02 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

331-L1520224-A

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

BTEC, NVQ or Diploma in Child Care

Desirable

Experience in a Maternity support worker role
New born basic life support

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working with babies and children
Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Experience of establishing effective communication

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

Demonstrate skills in caring for babies and children
Basic life support skills
Able to identify and escalate emergency suitations
Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
Able to work as an effective team member
Able to prioritise and manage time effectively
Able to maintain accurate documentation
Basic IT skills
Willingness to advance competencies

Personal Qualities

Essential

Effective verbal and written communications skills

Desirable

Evidence of independently managing a workload

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

BTEC, NVQ or Diploma in Child Care

Desirable

Experience in a Maternity support worker role
New born basic life support

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working with babies and children
Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Experience of establishing effective communication

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

Demonstrate skills in caring for babies and children
Basic life support skills
Able to identify and escalate emergency suitations
Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
Able to work as an effective team member
Able to prioritise and manage time effectively
Able to maintain accurate documentation
Basic IT skills
Willingness to advance competencies

Personal Qualities

Essential

Effective verbal and written communications skills

Desirable

Evidence of independently managing a workload

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Neonatal Unit Lead

Gemma Browne

gemma.browne@mbht.nhs.uk

01524518686

Date posted

02 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

331-L1520224-A

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

Supporting documents

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