PRIMARY DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY ClinicalDemonstrate an enhanced level of knowledge and clinical nursing practice by delivering evidenced based careCompetent in the use of medical devices and responsible for the correct use of specialist equipment by the multidisciplinary teamPromote a positive and professional working environmentProvide clinical supervision to staff with the support of the senior management teamLiaise with, and report to the multidisciplinary team in the provision of family centred careIdentify, manage and refer appropriately, infants requiring Safeguarding assessmentEncourage parents and carers to be actively involved in the planning and delivery of care to their infantPromote health education within the clinical area for familiesAssist in the provision of family support and bereavement servicesCo-ordinate and manage the discharge/ transfer process of infants to other care servicesResponsible for the implementation of, and compliance with, local policies and guidelines ManagementIdentify and manage interpersonal conflicts that may affect the multidisciplinary team or an individual performanceResponsible for the maintenance of accurate records, having due regard for legal aspects, confidentiality and informatics managementUsing Datix, complete pathway for investigating and managing incidentsContribute towards monitoring compliance with Trust Clinical Governance Strategies within Neonatal ServicesAssist the team leader with individual appraisals and personnel managementSupport the implementation of change in response to clinical, organisational or service requirementsResponsible for the management and compliance with health and safety regulations and procedures within the TrustResponsible to the budget holder for the procurement of neonatal equipment and servicesResponsible for the management and efficient use of resources in the provision of neonatal careMaintain an awareness of the strategic development of the neonatal services and be a representative at local, regional and national meetingsRespond to and assist with unscheduled service demands in other clinical areas Education and Training Responsible for own professional development using:Personal Development Review PlanMaintain a Professional PortfolioUndertake extended role skillsResponsible for the continuing assessment of performance and the identification of development needs of the team members by:Facilitating staff members to meet PREP requirementsParticipating in the educational programmes for staff and traineesProvide mentorship, support and management to staff during learning experiencesParticipate in neonatal educational projects to set and maintain standards of practiceInitiate, manage and participate in training activities to support staff development Audit, research and developmentIdentify and participate in auditParticipate in the collection and evaluation of information to support clinical trialsTake an active role in writing and reviewing unit guidelines Professional Responsibilities Adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of ConductContribute to the supervisory and peer review processesWork within agreed guidelines, protocols and procedures promoting equality and diversity Communication and Working Relationships Communicate with members of the multi-disciplinary team, liaising with external healthcare and other agencies.Maintain collaborative working practices with other agencies to promote a seamless serviceNegotiate and problem- solve to reach a solution where there is conflictNetwork and communicate at local and regional level to develop service provision All Job Holders are required to Work to the Trust values - Put patients first, Take ownership, Respect others, Be positive, Listen, learn and improve.Adhere to Trust policies and procedures, e.g. Health and Safety at Work, Equal Opportunities etc.Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training.Attend statutory, essential and mandatory training. Respect the confidentiality of all matters relating to their employment and other members of staff. All members of staff are required to comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998.Comply with the Corporate Governance structure in keeping with the principles and standards set out by the Trust.Comply with the codes of professional conduct set out by the professional body of which registration is required for the post.Ensure they are familiar with the Risk Management Framework, follow policies, procedures and safe systems of work, make known any hazards or risks that they identify and take all necessary actions to reduce risk.Ensure the welfare and safety of children within their care. This includes staff who come into contact with children and families in the course of their work as well as those staff who have a specific role with children and families.Ensure they attend Child Protection training at the appropriate level within the specified time frame.Staff must comply with Safeguarding Policies and Procedures in order to promote safeguarding and prevent abuse to vulnerable people using Trust services.Maintain the prevention and control of infection and fully comply with all current Trust Infection Control policies and procedures.Take responsibility for any records that they create or use in the course of their duties, in line with the Public Records Act and be aware that any records created by an employee of the NHS are public records and may be subject to both legal and professional obligations.