Neonatal Staff Nurse

2 weeks ago


Worthing, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Full time

Job summary

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.

We are currently recruiting for a nurse to join our team as a band 5. This post would suit an experienced band 5 with or without neonatal experience or a newly qualified nurse. Students that are soon to qualify are welcome to apply. You will be supporting our teams to care for babies who are requiring special care and working as partners in care with families to make sure they are well supported in caring for their baby.

Beeding ward is a 12 cot unit with 2 High Dependency Care cots and 10 special care cots.

Our unit is part of the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Operating Delivery Network who are very innovative and supportive of our staff training and development. We have a sister unit at St Richards Hospital, Chichester known as SCBU and there is an expectation, in busy times, you will go and support there if needed. We also provide support to our colleagues on the Children's ward at Worthing when required.

The successful candidate will be supported to participate in the Neonatal Preceptorship programme and when appropriate through their Neonatal Qualified in Speciality training.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to provide a high standard of research based nursing care to the neonate and support and advice to the family in the special care setting.

The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team in the assessment, planning and implementation of care to the neonate, through the delivery of evidence based practice and be responsible for accurate record keeping.

The post holder will require excellent communication skills to enable effective team working and liaison with families and external agencies.

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

Take responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating neonatal nursing care of a designated group of babies on a shift by shift basis consistent with evidence based practice for babies and their families within the special care, high dependency and intensive care nursery Demonstrate an awareness of the needs of all babies in the designated area and modify as necessary Identify and meet the nutritional needs of the neonate assessing, planning and evaluating feeding regimes and calculating daily fluid requirements for term and pre term neonates Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care of the neonate requiring phototherapy including fluid balance, temperature control and comfort needs Assess, record and evaluate observations for neonates nursed in incubators including temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, oxygen requirement and respiratory effort Identify the suitability of babies to be transferred home and implement the discharge plan Discuss options and support parents in making informed choice in their plan of care feeding methods, audiology checks, blood transfusion, and newborn screening programme Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of such care, making necessary modifications of any care pathway and give professional advice and support as required Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of the neonate receiving a blood transfusion, including discussing rational for administering blood with parents Act as the babys and parents advocate and empower them to participate in their babys care and well being Respect the need for privacy and dignity of the neonate, such as religious and spiritual needs Demonstrate competency in specific clinical skills, appropriate to the area, such as administration of intravenous drug infusions, antibiotics, fluids and total parenteral nutrition Demonstrate safe single practitioner administration of all medication to neonates, according to UHSx Trust and local policy Person Specification

Education / qualifications

Essential

Registered nurse / midwife / soon to qualify Degree or working towards

Desirable

mentorship course Neonatal pathway

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

Previous experience working with babies or children Ability to work as part of a team Care planning skills basic skills and knowledge in all areas of clinical practice

Knowledge and skills

Essential

Good written and spoken English Ability to organise, prioritise and coordinate own work on a shift to shift basis excellent communication skills both verbal and written motivated and able to work under own initiative

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

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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