Neonatal Outreach Nurse

3 weeks ago

Worthing, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job overview

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

This an exciting opportunity to join the neonatal outreach service. 

You will be expected to provide a transition from hospital to home for those babies requiring some follow up prior to discharge to the health visiting teams. 

Supporting families at home and providing advice via phone and in their own homes. 

This position will cover discharges from Worthing hospital, with some cross site annual leave and sickness cover with St Richards, Chichester and will require the post holder to hold a driving licence and have access to their own car for work purposes. 

Main duties of the job

The outreach nurse will use their knowledge and experience to provide a seamless transition from hospital to home, supporting parents and families to meet the ongoing care needs of their infants. The post holder will provide safe ongoing management of medical needs until appropriate time for discharge from outreach. Promote progressive attitude to continuous improvement of patient care at home through evidence based practice. To work some clinical shifts within the neonatal services as part of the wider nursing team if required. 

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. 


We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. 

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. 


We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Work in partnership with the neonatal team, families and community services. Work in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, to promote timely discharge. . Write precise, accurate and contemporaneous nursing records, reports, statements and other correspondence. Document all social interaction and communication between parents and the multidisciplinary team, enabling the team to plan appropriate care, such as the baby at risk. . Communicate sensitively, with families listening actively, offering support and informed advice. Promote health related behaviours to families/carers.

Person specification

Experience & Qualifications

Essential criteria

Registered Nurse or Midwife Mentorship module or equivalent Current UK driving licence and own car Neonatal QIS

Desirable criteria

Previous community experience Degree

Skills

Essential criteria

Ability to work under own initiative. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Evidence of teaching and mentoring learners

Desirable criteria

Experience of safeguarding. Experience of lone working.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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