Job summary 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 Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. 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Date posted 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Per annum - Pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 188-NM070225 Job locations W&N Neonatal Unit Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD Job description 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 area to meet the needs of the neonatal services A satisfactory DBS is required 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.As a Band 4, you will be working in both the Transitional Care Unit caring for newborn babies and their parent, and Woodland Ward - a purpose built, nurse-led unit caring for sick and preterm babies due to open October 2024.The new Woodland Ward will have: 16 cots, including 4 family integrated care rooms A welcoming, caring and safe environment for all An ethos of patients and families come first; Family are at the heart of what we do Space for a parent to stay with their baby 24 hours a day, encouraging unrestricted access to their baby Family-Integrated Care where we can provide guidance, and advice to parents in a friendly and supportive environment enabling them to care for their baby. This helps them to develop close and loving relationships with their baby and values parents as partners in their care. Job description 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 area to meet the needs of the neonatal services A satisfactory DBS is required 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.As a Band 4, you will be working in both the Transitional Care Unit caring for newborn babies and their parent, and Woodland Ward - a purpose built, nurse-led unit caring for sick and preterm babies due to open October 2024.The new Woodland Ward will have: 16 cots, including 4 family integrated care rooms A welcoming, caring and safe environment for all An ethos of patients and families come first; Family are at the heart of what we do Space for a parent to stay with their baby 24 hours a day, encouraging unrestricted access to their baby Family-Integrated Care where we can provide guidance, and advice to parents in a friendly and supportive environment enabling them to care for their baby. This helps them to develop close and loving relationships with their baby and values parents as partners in their care. Person Specification Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential 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. Desirable 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. Person Specification Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential 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. Desirable 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust Address W&N Neonatal Unit Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)