James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The Neonatal Unit at the James Paget Hospital is a Level 1 unit. We have 9 cots and provide short term Intensive Care, ongoing High Dependency, and Special Care for babies from 30 weeks. We have the facilities to stabilize babies prior to transfer for further Intensive Care. We also provide Transitional Care for 6 babies on the Postnatal Ward. We are part of the East of England Neonatal Network and work closely with the other hospitals within our cluster.
The post holder will provide family centred, evidence based care for babies and their families on the Neonatal Unit and Transitional Care following competency based learning.
The post holder will be a Registered Children's Nurse, Registered Adult Nurse, or Registered Midwife and will provide family centred care for our patients and their families, following competency based learning. If not already completed, you will be expected to complete the Neonatal Qualified in Speciality course. The post holder will need to be flexible to the needs of the Neonatal and Paediatric service.
The role will give the post holder experience of working in a small but busy Neonatal Unit, with further opportunities to develop the role depending on experience and interests.
The post holder will be expected to attend all mandatory training and all relevant training for neonatal care including: Baby Friendly Breastfeeding course, Newborn Life Support course, and Assessor/Supervisor for students training.
Main duties of the job
* To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and deliver a high standard of Family Centred Care.
* Provide family centred, evidence-based care for babies requiring Intensive Care (short term), High Dependency, and Special Care.
* Communicate effectively with members of the multi-disciplinary team across Neonatal, Paediatric, and Maternity departments.
* Create a culture of continuous quality improvement through audit, learning from complaints and patient/family feedback.
* Promote a friendly and supportive environment for parents and relatives in which they can learn to care for their babies in preparation for discharge.
* Advocate for the babies and promote effective communication with all members of the multi-disciplinary team including parents.
Job responsibilities
* Create the correct environmental atmosphere within which babies are cared for.
* Ensure that patients are given consistent, gold standard care which is benchmarked against evidence-based practice.
* Ensure patients' needs and parent support follow the Unit policy of providing family centred care.
* Provide parental support to ensure a safe and timely discharge.
* Attend all mandatory training and keep accurate records.
* Administer medication in accordance with NMC and trust guidelines.
* Document all care given in accordance with NMC and trust guidelines.
* Ensure safe use of equipment and attend training as required.
* Adhere fully to the uniform policy.
* Support junior members of staff.
* Follow Infection Control policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NMC Registered Nurse or Midwife
* QIS
Knowledge
* Understanding of Neonatal standards and guidance
Skills
* Ability to work under pressure
* IV competency
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.
Address
Neonatal Unit - James Paget University Hospital
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