Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a full time Neonatal support worker to join our friendly and dynamic team on the Special Care baby unit at Scarborough Hospital. We are a level 1 unit and admit babies from 32 weeks gestation, but also stabilise sick newborns and babies less than 32 weeks with the view to transferring them to other centres.
You will need to be ahighly motivated person, whom will be ready to embrace the world of neonates, sick newborns, and their families. As a neonatal support worker, you will work together with the nursing and midwifery team to provide a high standard of care to our babies and families. Following training you will be competent to undertake and record designated observations and clinical procedures under the supervision of the nursing team.
We believe in the best standards of care for all our babies and have high standards of integrated family care.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to build and maintain strong working relationships with the multi-disciplinary team which will include the nursing team, medical team, midwifery team, as well as our new physiotherapist and our level 2-unit York; to provide high quality patient care and service.
You will be required to plan, organise, and deliver clinical care as agreed with the nurse in charge. You will continue to develop and undertake a range of delegated tasks and delegated authority and will report back to you in charge nurse.
You will have a holistic view with the care our babies and families need and give help and support when needed.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Special Knowledge/Expertise
Essential
- IT Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc
Practical/Intellectual skills
Essential
- Able to use own initiative as necessary
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Good standard of general education including 5 GCSE's at Grade C or above /or equivalent, including maths and English
Desirable
Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential
- Previous employment within a healthcare environment
Desirable
- Previous involvement in direct care of babies or children
Disposition
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member
- Good communication skills
Values, Drivers & Motivators
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours
Person Specification
Special Knowledge/Expertise
Essential
- IT Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc
Practical/Intellectual skills
Essential
- Able to use own initiative as necessary
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Good standard of general education including 5 GCSE's at Grade C or above /or equivalent, including maths and English
Desirable
Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential
- Previous employment within a healthcare environment
Desirable
- Previous involvement in direct care of babies or children
Disposition
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member
- Good communication skills
Values, Drivers & Motivators
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours
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.
