Clinical Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing safe, effective, evidence based care to babies and their families Ensures that care is assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated on an individualised basis, taking into account the needs of the baby and their family Provides appropriate developmental care to all babies Acts as an advocate, upholding the best interests of the baby and their family Organise and undertake safe transfer of babies within the hospital and between hospitals, adhering to unit policy Administers medications safely according to Newborn Care Unit policy and NMC guidelines Undertakes an annual medications assessment Is able to assess and recognise emergencies with Newborn Care, interpreting information and taking appropriate action, seeking support when required Works collaboratively with families involving them in their babies care and decision making Ensures families receive appropriate education to be able to care for their baby Undertakes discharge planning in a timely manner working with families Work alongside medical staff to share information with families, including breaking sensitive or bad news Takes appropriate action when an incident occurs and ensures that incidents are reported appropriately via the Ulysses system Responds to complaints effectively, seeking support when required Professional Clearly documents plans of care and care given in line with NMC and Trust policies Maintains effective communication with families and colleagues Is able to communicate in demanding and challenging situations, seeking support when required Maintains confidentiality at all times Completes competencies related to the care of babies in a timely manner Treats families and colleagues with compassion and respect Practices in accordance with NMC guidelines and scope of practice, local, directorate and Trust policies Keep up to date with current neonatal practice Complete all required statutory training, including a yearly resuscitation update Contributes to the orientation, development and training needs of students and new staff Takes personal responsibility for their own learning and professional growth Keeps up to date with local and national professional issues Participates in clinical supervision and the appraisal process Organisational Works collaboratively with other clinical areas to promote good working relationships and joined up thinking Liaises with other clinical areas to provide effective hand over for babies transferred to other areas Co-ordinate the care of babies and their families with other members of the health care team Managerial and Leadership Co-ordinates nursing activity on the unit to ensure smooth running of the unit, including being in charge of High Dependency and on occasion overall in charge of the unit Acts as a clinical leader and role model for all members of the neonatal nursing team Ensures a high standard of nursing care is maintained across the Newborn Care Unit Encourage practice which develops partnership with parents and maximises their contribution to the care of their babies Recognises and values the contribution of all members of the Newborn Care Unit team Supports senior members of staff in the safe running of the unit Contribute to and take a lead in implementing agreed changes within Newborn Care Anticipates and contributes to the orientation, development and educational needs of students and junior staff Participates and contributes to clinical audits, quality improvement projects and research on the unit Participates and undertakes clinical supervision and appraisals