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Neonatal Admission and Discharge liaison Nursery Nurse

4 months ago


Peterborough, United Kingdom North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

This post is a 2 year fix term contract.

The appointed Neonatal Admission and Discharge Liaison Nursery Nurse will become part of the neonatal nursing and nursery nurse team.

The role entails supporting the neonatal nursing and nursery nurse team with providing information and support to parents and carers during admission through to discharge.

Empowering women in their choice of infant feeding and providing parents/care givers with additional education to support them taking care of their babies in the neonatal unit and beyond.

The post-holder will also be expected to support the Neonatal Feeding and Family Integrated Care Advisor with the implementation of UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative and maintain baby friendly standards across NWAFT as well as work closely with the multidisciplinary team to support accreditation of the Bliss Baby Charter to achieve and maintain gold standard status.

Main duties of the job

To be a clinical resource, providing visionary support and continuity, with a clear focus on resource on matters relating to infant feeding, parent education and health promotion in Neonatal Services.

To assist parents to develop their own parenting skills and to reinforce positive parental behaviour.

To support Neonatal Services to implement Unicef Baby Friendly Initiative Neonatal Standards cross site.

To act as a role model within NICU and demonstrate best clinical and professional practice and to provide appropriate support to women in respect of their feeding choices.

To support with delivery of care and discharge planning with external agencies such as community midwives, AHP's and health visitors.

To promote positive culture change within Neonatal Services, by raising awareness of the importance of breastfeeding and infant feeding relationships for health and wellbeing and supporting the delivery of local campaigns and aspects of multi-agency projects.

To promote evidence-based policies and procedures and use clinical presence to effect change.

To provide professional and clinical support to plan care where there is complex medical and social situations related to feeding and Family Integrated Care working closely with universal services.

To professionally conduct home visits as per current caseload management and visiting schedule

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff); Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme: Flexible working opportunities; Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours night shifts, weekends, bank holidays; Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role; Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment; Access to our in-house physiotherapy service; On-site canteens offering subsidised meals; Subsidised staff parking (currently free); Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

1. To be a clinical resource, providing visionary support and continuity, with a clear focus on resource on matters relating to infant feeding, parent education and health promotion in Neonatal Services.

2. To assist parents to develop their own parenting skills and to reinforce positive parental behaviour.

3. To support Neonatal Services to implement Unicef Baby Friendly Initiative Neonatal Standards cross site.

4. To act as a role model within NICU and demonstrate best clinical and professional practice and to provide appropriate support to women in respect of their feeding choices.

5. To plan, implement and evaluate individualised, holistic and compassionate nursing care for babies in a family centred way ensuring outcomes of care are agreed and meet the identified needs of the baby and their family.

6. To support with delivery of care and discharge planning with external agencies such as community midwives, AHPs and health visitors.

7. To promote positive culture change within Neonatal Services, by raising awareness of the importance of breastfeeding and infant feeding relationships for health and wellbeing and supporting the delivery of local campaigns and aspects of multi-agency projects.

8. To promote evidence-based policies and procedures and use clinical presence to effect change.

9. To provide professional and clinical support to plan care where there is complex medical and social situations related to feeding and Family Integrated Care working closely with universal services.

10. To support the Neonatal Feeding and Family Integrated Care Advisor with submission of Bliss Baby Charter compliance for SCBU and NICU up to and including gold standard accreditation.

11. To professionally conduct home visits as per current caseload management and visiting schedule

Management

1. Ensure that all contacts with neonates and visitors to the ward are handled in a sensitive and competent manner.

2. Act as a host to visitors to the ward and promote the profile of the ward/department.

3. Support new staff and participate in their orientation.

4. Ensure effective communications within the multidisciplinary team.

5. Maintain a happy and friendly atmosphere for patients in accordance with the unit philosophy of Family Centred Care and a positive environment for staff.

6. Support with assessing, developing and implementing specialist nursing care plans.

7. To advise the neonatal team on infant feeding strategic plans, service developments and operational issues relating to new national practices and guidance.

8. To ensure that all families receive support and information to allow them to make an informed choice regarding feeding.

9. Be familiar with multi-disciplinary guidelines and policies relating to infant feeding and supporting staff to evolve if there are any changes in practice.

10. To undertake audit using appropriate audit tools in order to evaluate and develop infant feeding practices with Neonatal Services both BFI and internal.

11. Support the discharge planning of babies needing a higher level of specialist breastfeeding assistance.

12. Demonstrate specialist and evidence-based knowledge on Infant nutrition including Infant milks and the International Code of Marketing for Breastmilk substitutes

Educational Role

1. Acting as a member of the ward team, contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of the ward as a learning environment for students.

2. Assist in the mentoring process of Learner Nurses, liaising with the Clinical Educator / Ward Manager as appropriate.

3. Assist in the induction and supervision of new colleagues.

4. Participate in the teaching programme for learner nurses and parents/carers.

5. Attend mandatory training and complete online training as per Trust Policy.

6. Support with the delivery of education programmes to allow staff to implement BFI standards according to their role.

Human Resources

1. Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and KSF process

2. Complete all competency documentation as required subject to local guidelines

Clinical and Practice Governance

1. Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

2. Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.

3. The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes

4. The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures

5. Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by NWAFT NHS Trust.

6. Participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis

7. The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.

8. Take part in highlighting potential risks through the clinical governance and critical incident reporting system.

9. Participate in audit for clinical practice and assist with data collection for research and actively participate in ward developments under the supervision of senior nursing staff.

10. Assist in maintaining ward stores, equipment and requisitioning with due economy.

Participate in Personal Development Review and Personal Development Plan as per Trust Policy achieving standards required for KSF outline for the post.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

NNEB or equivalent Previous experience in a care setting of newborns

Desirable

Experience of nursery nursing in a hospital setting

Experience

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and parents/carers Ability to deliver written or verbal reports with the awareness of the need for confidentiality

Desirable

Ability to advise and teach parenting skills

Skills/Knowledge/Attributes

Essential

Acquired knowledge and understanding of Child Protection and Safeguarding agenda Ability to prioritise own workload and work as part of a team Good written communication skills Contributes to department by attending team meetings, clinical supervision etc. Willingness to attend study days Awareness of own strengths and weaknesses and how these can be developed/ utilised to benefit staff and patients Can demonstrate flexible approach to work pattern in line with service requirements

Desirable

Knowledge of professional issues within Trust and NHS. Ability to develop IT skills required Ability to develop in line with dimensions of KSF outline Interest in teaching and supervising students/new staff Ability to work in a busy and pressurised environment

Other

Essential

Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts Values and Behaviours Be prepared to work across sites as and when required Professional appearance & behaviour Good previous attendance record