Job summary
You will be responsible for implementation of effective quality neonatal care to infants requiring Transitional Care and Special Care, under the supervision of the registered nurse, following a holistic family centred model of practice
The post holder will carry out assigned tasks involving direct care in support of a Registered Nurse to ensure care of babies and children within the unit to promote their health and development and contribute to the effective and efficient day to day running of the unit. To successfully complete nursery nurse competencies to gain neonatal specific knowledge and skills.
You will work between Transitional Care which is based on Orchard Ward and Meadowbank SCBU .
Main duties of the job
In this job role you will be following a programme of training and assessment take responsibility for individual patient care under the supervision of a trained nurse as allocated by the nurse in charge. You will undertake procedures/ activities for babies and families requiring Transitional Care and/or special care. As a nursery nurse you will be responsible for ensuing that quality neonatal care is provided to infants requiring Transitional Care and Special Care, which will be supervised by a registered nurse, ensuring a holistic family centred model of practice is used. The post holder is required to carry out allocated tasks with the support of a Registered Nurse to ensure the care of infants encourages their health and growth and to support the unit operates smoothly and successfully. The post holder will also be required to successfully complete training to support their neonatal knowledge and skills.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
- Implement & evaluate the agreed plan of care, review and update plan accordingly
- Demonstrate an understanding of, assess, evaluate care in relation to infant hygiene, nutritional care, thermoregulatory care, monitoring and undertake associated practical aspects within sphere of responsibility
- Carry out daily checks and cleaning of specialised equipment used for infant feeding. To prepare babies/childrens feeds accurately and monitor and record their feeding This includes gastric tube feeding
- Support and assist mothers in breast-feeding/expressing
- Maintain cleanliness of the milk kitchen and milk expressing equipment. Check temperatures and cleanliness milk fridges and freezer
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
- Implement & evaluate the agreed plan of care, review and update plan accordingly
- Demonstrate an understanding of, assess, evaluate care in relation to infant hygiene, nutritional care, thermoregulatory care, monitoring and undertake associated practical aspects within sphere of responsibility
- Carry out daily checks and cleaning of specialised equipment used for infant feeding. To prepare babies/childrens feeds accurately and monitor and record their feeding This includes gastric tube feeding
- Support and assist mothers in breast-feeding/expressing
- Maintain cleanliness of the milk kitchen and milk expressing equipment. Check temperatures and cleanliness milk fridges and freezer
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of good communication skills
- Customer service skills
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 or equivalent in early years child care or equivalent experience
Desirable
- NNEB/NVQ 4
- BLS
- Safeguarding children / adult awareness
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of caring for newborn in hospital setting
- Parent craft teaching
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of Children's Act and Safeguarding
Desirable
- Data Protection
- Knowledge of NHS
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of good communication skills
- Customer service skills
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 or equivalent in early years child care or equivalent experience
Desirable
- NNEB/NVQ 4
- BLS
- Safeguarding children / adult awareness
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of caring for newborn in hospital setting
- Parent craft teaching
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of Children's Act and Safeguarding
Desirable
- Data Protection
- Knowledge of NHS
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).
