Neonatal Staff Nurse Band 5

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our friendly Beeding Special Care Baby Unit, (SCBU) at Worthing Hospital. Whether you are looking for a friendly supportive environment to begin your neonatal career or are experienced nurse wishing to develop, this is the job for you

Beeding SCBU is a Level 1 unit funded for 12 cots; 2 High Dependency cots and 10 SCBU cots providing care for babies born at 31 weeks gestation and above. We encourage both adult and newly qualified nurses to apply as role specific training will be provided in the form of a comprehensive orientation program and opportunity to access the neonatal qualified in speciality course. Our amazing Practice Development Teams will also be available to support for all your development and education needs.

If you would like to discuss the role and arrange a short visit, please contact Zita Warren, Matron.

Main duties of the job

Direct care for babies requiring short term ventilation, CPAP, phototherapy and feeding support.

Work with families to empower them to become the primary carers and partners in care for their babies.

Competent in administering drugs and utilising equipment.

Pleas see full Job Description for full duties and responsibilities.

About us

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To manage a defined caseload of babies on a daily basis, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating evidence based care. To assist the ward manager in promoting an environment conducive to individual and team development.

Communication

Act as a role model and ensure effective staff supervision with clinical practice, working with staff and patients in an advisory, teaching and support capacity and maintaining professional competence, authority and credibility. Work collaboratively with clinical nursing experts including Heads of Nursing, Clinical Teams and Practice Development Nurses in the development of expert, personal centred practice.

Communicate effectively with the department team.

To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the teams in which he/she works.

Be able to work in a multi-professional environment ensuring most effective use of all members of those professional teams

Service Delivery and Improvement

To maintain an awareness of Trust and National targets, ensuring that within the scope of your role you support their delivery.

To fully participate in the Trusts appraisal system review and personal development planning process on an annual basis.

To undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with line manager as part of the personal development planning process.

To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.

To undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager which are commensurate with the role, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.

To contribute to a healthy and safe working environment by adhering to health and safety regulations and Trust policies.

To abide by the Data Protection Act 1998, by ensuring that all computerised information related to patients and other members of staff to which he/she has access in the course of employment, is regarded as strictly confidential. This rule applies to written information

People Management and Development

Act as a role model within the ward and adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Report patient / relative complaints to senior staff so that they can be dealt with proactively to minimise the risk of them becoming formal.

Report / action any accidents, incidents or undue occurrences reported or witnessed.

Take an active role in Risk Management in line with Trust and Directorate policy.

Ensure that patient activity is monitored and that all patient information is entered into the PAS system at the most timely point.

Ensure your role has a positive influence on key performance indicators

Maintain flexibility with staffing rosters so they can be adjusted accordingly to provide cover with the required skill mix, making best use of resources available.

Represent Neonatal Unit at meetings and working groups as required. Disseminate information to ward staff as appropriate.

To work with the ward manager to ensure infection control procedures and cleanliness are observed on the ward.

Patient Care Delivery

Ensure that the needs of the neonates and their families are identified and programmes of care are implemented to meet individual patient and client needs, seeking guidance as appropriate.

Ensure that these programmes of care incorporate the Essence of Care, in order to reflect best practice.

Be responsible for the control and custody of all medication and drugs in accordance with St. Richards Hospital policy.

Ensure effective discharge planning, involving the multidisciplinary team as necessary.

To promote health education within the clinical area and advise families/carers and others in health promotion issues.

To teach nursing skills to parents and other carers.

Be motivated in maintaining own professional development under the guidance of senior staff

To negotiate an area of clinical interest with Ward Manager and be proactive in developing learning resources for all staff.

Develop teaching skills through training and practical experience.

Work with senior supervision with the aim of being able to confidently take charge of a small group of patients as experience develops.

To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the ward team, ensuring effective communication with all health care professionals.

Maintain accurate and effective record keeping.

Be aware of and work within current legislation and guidance relating to Child Protection

Learning and Development

Attend mandatory training updates as required.

Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.

Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.

Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager.

Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Essential

RRSCN/RN/RGN/RM Educated to Diploma or Degree Level Good communication skills

Desirable

Knowledge of Band 5 role Neonatal or Paediatric Experience

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

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

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