Neonatal Assistant (NHS AfC: Band 2) - Neonatal Nursing - Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – Chertsey, Surrey
We are looking to recruit a Band 2 Neonatal Assistant who is ready to work in an innovative environment where every team member makes a difference. You will be responsible for ensuring our equipment and environment is cleaned according to infection control standards, stocking up the nurseries and assisting the MDT to ensure the unit runs smoothly.
This role is for 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday, including bank holidays, no nights. Shifts will be early or late, 7.5 hrs of long days off 11.5 hrs. Part time will also be considered.
Responsibilities include:
1. Work as a Neonatal Assistant on the Neonatal Unit, assisting the multidisciplinary team in the running of the unit by providing equipment care, clerical, stores management and supporting family centred care.
2. Carry out assigned tasks in which competencies have been attained.
3. Assist and contribute to an effective and safe environment within the Neonatal Unit.
4. Be conversant with the Trust and local policies for safe handling, cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
5. Undertake and be responsible for the cleaning of all specialised equipment such as ventilators, incubators and breast pumps.
6. Ensure equipment is correctly assembled and in safe working order.
7. Maintain accurate record keeping on cleaning of equipment.
8. Report any faulty or defective equipment to the nurse in charge.
9. Contribute to the development of policies and procedures relating to the equipment.
10. Maintain cleanliness and general tidiness throughout the Unit including nurseries, utility room, parents rooms, milk and pharmacy fridges, surfaces and storage areas.
11. Ensure adequate stocks are maintained within nurseries and inform nurse in charge when cupboard stocks are low.
12. Keep up to date with laundry and ensure Milton solution is changed daily in accordance with daily tasks.
13. Maintain effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team and all visitors to the unit.
14. Undertake collection and removal of laundry and rubbish as required.
15. Assist with clerical and reception duties such as answering the phone and filing.
16. Be aware of any child protection issues and report concerns to the nurse in charge.
17. Assist with cleaning of frequent touch surfaces in the clinical environment.
18. Communicate with parents and relatives in a courteous, sensitive and appropriate manner.
19. Report any incidents, accidents, concerns, near misses or complaints to the nurse in charge or matron.
20. Provide refreshments for distressed parents as instructed by qualified staff.
21. Assist the trained nurse in escorting babies as required.
22. Teach mothers how to express and safely store their breast milk.
We hope to use this centre to create an environment of learning and to facilitate training of the next generation of our skilled NHS workforce. Our plans are ambitious - why not come and be a part of our journey.
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