Bank Band 6 – Neonatal Staff Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team to develop individual programmes which provide measurable outcomes of patient care.
• To take charge of the shift as required and make appropriate staff allocation that demonstrates the understanding of workload/activities and skill mix of the team.To provide high quality holistic care to babies who need special/high dependency and intensive care on the ward prioritising workload according to changing clinical need through throughout the shift.o assess and plan the care for the infant using clinical specialised skill and theoretical knowledge, implementing of programmes of care in collaboration with nursing and medical staff and other health professionals.

Other duties include:

• monitoring the vital signs of the patient and accurate documentation of the same and report if there is deviation from the norm.
• assisting medical staff in performing procedures and ensure that all treatments are carried out correctly promptly.
• administering drug therapy and setting up of intravenous fluids in accordance to medical prescription and Trust policy No: 96 (for prescribing, administration and control of drugs.)
• responsible for safe keeping of all drugs including controlled drugs according to Trust policy above.
• monitoring and documenting fluid intake and output accurately.
• attending high risk deliveries in labour ward and assist in stabilising the patient and transferring the patient to neonatal unit.
• initiating discharge planning and preparing parents by parent craft education in readiness for patients smooth transition to home.
• ensuring staff and self maintain an legible, accurate and precise records at all times and be aware of the legal implications of these documents.
• ensuring that all emergency equipment are checked and in working condition on every shift.
• To promote Family Integrated Care and ensure health promotion as an integral part of nursing care.
• To provide sensitive support to all parents especially the parents of dying babies and babies with anomalies.
• To participate actively in ward rounds and evaluate the outcome of the changes made to improve the patient and family care. Report and record the above.
• To ensure that changes in treatment /care of the patients are being communicated effectively to members of staff allocated to the patient and ensure instructions are carried out promptly.
• To respond to clinical emergency situations and initiate appropriate basic resuscitation till help arrives and then manages the situation in consultation with senior medical and nursing team.
• To accompany patient on transfer to and from other hospitals with or without the medical staff depending on the condition of the patient.
• To provide and maintain a suitable and safe environment for the physical and psychological well being for the staff, patients/clients and their relatives/carers; refer for guidance and advice as appropriate.
• To be conversant with emergency procedures in the event of fire and major incident and take in lead in these emergency situation in the absence of senior sister/ manager.

Person Specification

Application

Essential

• SHORTLIST

Desirable

• SHORTLIST RESERVE

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Neonatal Unit The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)