Chile
NHS
Southampton
GBP 40.000 - 60.000
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Southampton Neonatal Unit is looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic individuals to work across our neonatal services; our Transitional Care Unit, and our new 'Woodland Ward' Special Care Baby Unit. We are looking for people who are dedicated to delivering high quality, family centred care and who strive to make a difference to babies and their families.
Main duties of the job
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Job responsibilities
Under the supervision of a registered Midwife/Nurse and working within the Multidisciplinary Team, you will be responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care of babies and their families, supporting the ethos of family-integrated care.
Whilst on Transitional Care you will support new parents and babies to stay together, working alongside the multidisciplinary team to avoid unnecessary admission to the neonatal unit.
We actively support and promote effective communication with parents during admission through their participation in ward rounds, providing continuity and consistency. Nurses and Allied Health Professionals will provide parent craft sessions in a safe, relaxed environment. These are provided with empathy, kindness and understanding therefore empowering them. Feeding progression is supported in conjunction with the Infant feeding team and SALT. We actively promote and support breastfeeding but also support other parent feeding choices. Parents are supported to confidently care for their baby to facilitate safe and timely discharge. You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver a high standard of care.
What experience/skills are needed
* Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register, or an Associate Practitioner with a Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care.
* Experience working with newborn babies and birthing people desirable.
* A positive attitude to providing family integrated care within a busy environment.
* Good evidence of ongoing personal development and demonstrate a commitment to undertake further training.
* A flexible approach to supporting the service in a fast-paced changing department.
* You will need to work well within a team and demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* You will need to be adaptable and able to work a range of shifts across two areas to meet the needs of the neonatal services.
* A satisfactory DBS is required.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
* Nursing Associate on the NMC register.
* OR Assistant Practitioner with a health-related Foundation Degree e.g. Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care.
* Passionate about caring for families and their babies.
* Evidence of numeracy and literacy - minimum national qualification level 2.
* Experience of working under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information.
* Knowledge of nursing procedures and practices in an acute hospital setting.
* Assessed as competent to administer medications.
* Acute apprenticeship units as appropriate to UHS Care Group/Divisional requirements.
* Experience of working with newborn babies/children.
* Extended clinical skills e.g. venesection/cannulation.
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.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Neonatal Outreach & Transitional Care Lead
£26,530 to £29,114 a year Per annum - Pro rata
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