Key Duties: Contribute to the implementation of the individual care of the woman and her baby under the direction of a nurse. Undertake the prescribed care of the woman and baby to include giving of medication to babies under the direction of a nurse. Assist the doctor in undertaking routine procedures for the baby. Deliver care relating to hygiene, nutrition and basic nursing. Recognise, report to the nurse in charge and document any changes in the babys condition. Report to the nurse in charge and document all details of care given. Have an understanding of individualised and family approach to care including social and cultural backgrounds in accordance with the Trust policies. Take responsibility for housekeeping duties as appropriate to the care of the mother and baby. Take responsibility for incoming baby results and reporting results to appropriate senior staff. Contribute to health promotion and assist in setting standards of care. Support mothers in parenting role; facilitating their learning of practical skills within the role. Responsibility for taking Blood Sugars, blood spots and SBRs, to include documentation of and acting upon, including reporting of result to appropriate senior staff. Responsibility for escorting babies to other areas of the hospital setting, e.g. x-ray, scan, outpatient clinic and, where appropriate, transfers to other sites / hospitals. Team Role Work effectively within a team. Adopt and adapt to change in accordance with the needs of the organisation and professional innovation. Communicate effectively with other members of the health care team, patients and relatives and midwife. Recognise potential areas of conflict preventing these whenever possible, reporting to nurse in charge. The ability to work in both the Neonatal Unit and the Transitional Care Unit on a rotational basis as the service requires. Teaching Teach basic care to parents. Empower women who choose to breast-feed in accordance with Trust Policy and baby friendly. Encourage and support parents to care for babies needing care in the Neonatal Unit/Transitional Care Unit. Education & Training Attend Trust mandatory training days as appropriate. Attend specific Trust mandatory training days to enable appropriate knowledge and skill regarding specialist equipment in Neonatal Unit / Transitional Care Unit Professional Recognise any personal and role limitations and take appropriate action. Be conversant with and remain up to date with all Trust and Local Policies. Be aware of and maintain the standards agreed within the organisation reporting to the nurse in charge as necessary. Be aware of current research findings in relation to practise. Report any untoward incidents / accidents or concerns to the Ward Manager. Ensure completion of accident / incident form in accordance with Trust Policy.