Job Summary
To provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualised patient care to babies on special care as well as those babies receiving transitional care on the postnatal ward. To promote a friendly and supportive atmosphere for parents and relatives in which they can learn to care for their babies. To utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively: with the neonate's family/carers, the multidisciplinary team, other departments within the Trust and pertinent agencies outside the organisation.
Main duties of the job
1. Oral medication administration.
2. Performing observations on babies as required.
3. Taking of routine bloods and gases as required.
4. Supporting with lumbar punctures.
5. Breastfeeding support.
6. Liaising with Midwifery Team regarding discharges.
7. Liaising with NNU regarding transfers of babies either to/from the unit or postnatal ward.
8. Completing BadgerNet summaries.
9. To coordinate the care of babies requiring transitional care on the postnatal ward.
10. Ensure that parents are updated on their baby's progress, being sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity, and privacy, and always ensure a friendly environment.
11. To be an advocate for the infant and to promote good liaisons and effective communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
12. To ensure appropriate documentation of care is in accordance with NMC guidelines.
About Us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Date posted
09 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£31,944 to £34,937 a year per annum INC HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
200-7088445-GO-AA
Job locations
St Georges Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting documents which contain more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Diploma in Childcare
Desirable
* First Aid
* CPR
* Care Certificate
Knowledge and experience
Essential
* Experience in working in a Hospital
* Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care
Desirable
* Experience of working on a Neonatal Unit
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 details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Georges Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
Employer's website
https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr