Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
An opportunity has arisen within the Neonatal Unit for a nursery nurse to join our team. We are a local neonatal unit of 14 cots, 2 intensive care, 2 high dependency, and 10 special care, along with a 4 bedded transitional care unit, caring for mothers and small babies together. If you are an enthusiastic and highly motivated nursery nurse who wants to deliver high quality family-centered care, this opportunity is for you. You will be currently practicing as a nursery nurse, have completed an NVQ level 3 in childcare, and have excellent standards of nursing practice. Opportunities to develop your neonatal skills, as well as further education and training, are actively supported. The successful applicant will be expected to be flexible in the area they work, including work days, nights, and weekends. Part-time hours will be considered.
Main duties of the job
To work within NNU as part of the multidisciplinary team, promoting the unit philosophy of family-centered care. To provide a high standard of nursing care under the supervision of qualified members of the team. To work with senior staff to assess patients, plan and implement care, and maintain associated records. Ensure effective communication and close working with colleagues within the hospital, parents, carers, and patients.
Job responsibilities
Manage a group of patients under the supervision of a trained nurse, providing evidence-based care. Work with supervision and as part of a team in the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of care to children in the hospital setting.
Manage time and workload effectively to promote smooth running of the service.
Responsible for adherence to Trust policies and procedures.
Develop and maintain clinical skills under supervision according to individual objectives and service needs, e.g. Special care of the Neonate and High Dependency Care, nasogastric tube feeding, feeding management, oxygen therapy, etc., in accordance with unit guidelines. Utilize and promote therapeutic play as part of care delivery and child development.
Contribute to the development of unit policies and procedures. Report any safeguarding concerns to the senior nurse immediately. Support mothers with breast, artificial, and nasogastric tube feeding, in line with Trust Policies and BFI recommendations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NNEB or NVQ3 in Childcare
Experience
* Experience in hospital setting
Communication
* Good communication both written and oral
Skills and Ability
* Self-directed, able to work autonomously
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.
Employer name
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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