Job summary
To work as a member of the Nursery Nurse team in supporting the provision of high standard holistic care to mothers and babies. The responsibility to participate in the assessment of care needs and the implementation of programmed care of the neonate.
Main duties of the job
1. Welcome and provide support to babies, their parents and families.
2. Provide a suitable environment for the welfare of the baby and family, taking into consideration cultural and religious needs.
3. Participate in the organisation and delivery of patient care services in such a manner as to contribute to maintain the highest standards of care.
About us
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. After instruction and assessment, carry out extended skills, such as discharge education for new parents.
2. Promote breast feeding supporting and encouraging breast feeding as appropriate, within both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
3. Advise parents on the physical, emotional and developmental needs of the baby during their stay on the unit and promote the relationship of the baby within the family.
4. Act as a health educator to teach and supervise parents and help them to gain skill and confidence in caring for their baby:-
5. Guidance on encouraging relationship building between parents and baby:
a) Instruction in maintaining a safe environment for baby
b) Instruction in the hygiene needs of the baby
c) Information giving in relation to breast feeding benefits, techniques and responsive breast feeding
d) Instruction in safe and responsive bottle feeding where appropriate
e) Instruction and support in feeding methods for babies with feeding problems
6. Maintain and extend professional knowledge to keep updated with current best practice and comply with on-line training.
7. Accept the responsibility not to undertake any task that has not been explained or ultimately thoroughly understood, or does not feel competent to carry out.
8. Promote good effective working relationships.
9. Be aware of cross infection and the need for prevention. Help to maintain a clean, safe, pleasant and therapeutic environment for patients and staff, taking remedial action when necessary.
10. Report any change or deviation from normal to the Midwife in Charge and assist in the following:
a) Undertake observation of temperature, respirations, heart rate, colour and tone and record results accurately
b) Obtain heel prick blood samples for blood glucose measurements and Serum Bilirubin, record or plot results accordingly
c) Collect samples for Neonatal Blood Spot Screening Test
d) Care for babies including those who are born to diabetic mothers, have low birth weight or growth restricted, require phototherapy, or have other specific care needs including setting up and maintaining relevant equipment
e) Removal of intravenous, subcutaneous cannulae under supervision from the midwife
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. After instruction and assessment, carry out extended skills, such as discharge education for new parents.
2. Promote breast feeding supporting and encouraging breast feeding as appropriate, within both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
3. Advise parents on the physical, emotional and developmental needs of the baby during their stay on the unit and promote the relationship of the baby within the family.
4. Act as a health educator to teach and supervise parents and help them to gain skill and confidence in caring for their baby:-
5. Guidance on encouraging relationship building between parents and baby:
a) Instruction in maintaining a safe environment for baby
b) Instruction in the hygiene needs of the baby
c) Information giving in relation to breast feeding benefits, techniques and responsive breast feeding
d) Instruction in safe and responsive bottle feeding where appropriate
e) Instruction and support in feeding methods for babies with feeding problems
6. Maintain and extend professional knowledge to keep updated with current best practice and comply with on-line training.
7. Accept the responsibility not to undertake any task that has not been explained or ultimately thoroughly understood, or does not feel competent to carry out.
8. Promote good effective working relationships.
9. Be aware of cross infection and the need for prevention. Help to maintain a clean, safe, pleasant and therapeutic environment for patients and staff, taking remedial action when necessary.
10. Report any change or deviation from normal to the Midwife in Charge and assist in the following:
a) Undertake observation of temperature, respirations, heart rate, colour and tone and record results accurately
b) Obtain heel prick blood samples for blood glucose measurements and Serum Bilirubin, record or plot results accordingly
c) Collect samples for Neonatal Blood Spot Screening Test
d) Care for babies including those who are born to diabetic mothers, have low birth weight or growth restricted, require phototherapy, or have other specific care needs including setting up and maintaining relevant equipment
e) Removal of intravenous, subcutaneous cannulae under supervision from the midwife
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of post-registration development
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Good communication - verbal and non-verbal, including written skills
- Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Able to take and record observations and escalate appropriately
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Willing to work in other areas of the Trust or Trust-wide as and when required to do so.
SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Ability to communicate and function effectively with all members of multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to show sensitive, flexible approach towards babies and families
- Organised approach to work, ability to prioritise
- Ability to use initiative appropriately
- Able to work internal rotation
- Maintains high level of confidentiality
- Knowledge of BFI initiatives
Desirable
- Knowledge of Child Protection Procedures
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of post-registration development
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Good communication - verbal and non-verbal, including written skills
- Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Able to take and record observations and escalate appropriately
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Willing to work in other areas of the Trust or Trust-wide as and when required to do so.
SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Ability to communicate and function effectively with all members of multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to show sensitive, flexible approach towards babies and families
- Organised approach to work, ability to prioritise
- Ability to use initiative appropriately
- Able to work internal rotation
- Maintains high level of confidentiality
- Knowledge of BFI initiatives
Desirable
- Knowledge of Child Protection Procedures
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).
