Main responsibilities To carry out the assessment of children, identifying nursing problems and needs, in partnership with their family / carer. To assess risks to children, be able to recognise vulnerable children and respond in accordance with the Trust policy, seeking support from senior staff as appropriate. Attend the delivery of an infant with complex needs and safely transport to SCBU with supervision if required Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised programmes of care support by current research based practice in partnership with the family and in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team with supervision / guidance if required To give skilled care, demonstrating technical and practical competency with patient observations, equipment management, medication and administration of agreed invasive tests and / or procedures. Offer support and guidance to less experienced colleagues in the clinical area Prioritise and manage a defined work load efficiently Safely administer intravenous drugs and medicines, calculates, prepares and administers complex intravenous infusions according to the unit guidelines Safely use all relevant specialised Paediatric equipment in the clinical area Assess and provide educational and information needs for infants, children and families. Demonstrates an ability to respond appropriately in an emergency situation Demonstrates an ability to deliver care to the dying baby and responds appropriately when dealing with the parents and family under the guidance of a senior colleague if required Facilitate the discharge and transfer of children in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and in partnership with the parents Hold the resuscitation bleep and Controlled Drugs Keys Acts as an advocate for babies and their families Deliver programmes of care that are based on current research based practice For further information on this position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached. For more information please contact Victoria Lister on Vicky.lister@nhs.net or 01423 557736