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Our Values
* We are KIND
* We are OPEN
* We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
Job Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Neonatal Support Worker to join our friendly and dynamic team on the Special Care Baby Unit at Scarborough Hospital. We are a level 1 unit and admit babies from 32 weeks gestation, but also stabilise sick newborns and babies less than 32 weeks with the view to transferring them to other centres.
You will need to be a highly motivated person, ready to embrace the world of neonates, sick newborns, and their families. As a Neonatal Support Worker, you will work together with the nursing and midwifery team to provide a high standard of care to our babies and families. Following training, you will be competent to undertake and record designated observations and clinical procedures under the supervision of the nursing team.
We believe in the best standards of care for all our babies and have high standards of integrated family care.
Main Duties of the Job
You will be expected to build and maintain strong working relationships with the multi-disciplinary team which will include the nursing team, medical team, midwifery team, as well as our new physiotherapist and our level 2 unit in York; to provide high-quality patient care and service.
You will be required to plan, organise, and deliver clinical care as agreed with the nurse in charge. You will continue to develop and undertake a range of delegated tasks and delegated authority and will report back to the in-charge nurse.
You will have a holistic view of the care our babies and families need and give help and support when needed.
Working for Our Organisation
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
* A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard-to-fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully.
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema, and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Person Specification
Special Knowledge/Expertise
Practical/Intellectual Skills
* Able to use own initiative as necessary
Education, Qualifications and Training
* Good standard of general education including 5 GCSE’s at Grade C or above/or equivalent, including maths and English
* NVQ Level 2 or Level 3
Experience & Knowledge Required
* Previous employment within a healthcare environment
* Previous involvement in direct care of babies or children
Disposition
* Ability to work as a team member
Values, Drivers & Motivators
* Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours
DBS Checks
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary either in 1 payment or over a six-month period once you start employment. By applying you are agreeing to this undertaking.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Please note, the selection processes at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills.
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