Job summary
The post holder will act as the lead specialist for discharge planning. Working alongside the Safeguarding CNS and daily ward manager to liaise with multi-agency partners including Maternity, Community e.g. health visitors, social services and other family support services in order to facilitate appropriate referral to ensure safe, streamlined discharge and support for vulnerable families, and the timely discharge of all babies from neonatal intensive care.
Main duties of the job
To have overarching responsibility to assess and implement the psychosocial needs of the neonate and their families from admission, during their stay in hospital and through to discharge from NICU.
The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure opportunities for Family Integrated Care (FiCare) are maximised and this core philosophy continues to be established within the neonatal unit.
The post holder will promote an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient and family centred care through research and evidence based practice.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be a highly competent, knowledgeable and visible practitioner in NICU and will attend medical ward rounds and grand rounds with the neonatal MDT.
- Provide support to neonatal staff to initiate the FiCare model and promote a comprehensive pathway that ensures the safe discharge of each baby from the neonatal unit.
- Work to provide a comprehensive liaison and discharge service to clinicians, neonatal nursing staff and each family in their care.
- Actively support the process of managing patient flow through each clinical area, ensuring the involvement of medical, nursing, therapy and administrative staff to facilitate this.
- Work collaboratively to identify correct follow up of each neonate, liaising between families and Neonatal Consultants, therapists and the Outreach Team.
- Ensure that every neonate and family are needs assessed for support with care planned, implemented and evaluated consistently and regularly.
- Act as an advocate for the neonate and family ensuring appropriate information and support are provided within the boundaries of knowledge.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be a highly competent, knowledgeable and visible practitioner in NICU and will attend medical ward rounds and grand rounds with the neonatal MDT.
- Provide support to neonatal staff to initiate the FiCare model and promote a comprehensive pathway that ensures the safe discharge of each baby from the neonatal unit.
- Work to provide a comprehensive liaison and discharge service to clinicians, neonatal nursing staff and each family in their care.
- Actively support the process of managing patient flow through each clinical area, ensuring the involvement of medical, nursing, therapy and administrative staff to facilitate this.
- Work collaboratively to identify correct follow up of each neonate, liaising between families and Neonatal Consultants, therapists and the Outreach Team.
- Ensure that every neonate and family are needs assessed for support with care planned, implemented and evaluated consistently and regularly.
- Act as an advocate for the neonate and family ensuring appropriate information and support are provided within the boundaries of knowledge.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
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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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
