Neonatal Nurse

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to join our Neonatal Team.

We are a 24-cot Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, level 3 , within the Cheshire and Mersey Neonatal Network. providing care for infants and their families from 22 weeks and above.

Applications are invited from motivated Registered Nurses / Midwives with a neonatal qualification or willing to undertake Speciality training that wish to work in this highly rewarding area of nursing.

This exposure will provide the successful applicant with a wealth of neonatal nursing experience working with a highly skilled motivated team.

You will be actively encouraged to participate and contribute to the development of the Neonatal Service.

Main duties of the job

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for a defined group of patients for whom you are responsible, under the guidance of senior staff. To participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in developing and maintaining a system of family centred care. To advise on the promotion of health, recognising the physical, emotional, and social situations that may influence the needs of the mother, baby, and family. To take all reasonable measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the babies and their families. Where responsible for the custody and administration of drugs, to carry this out according to Wirral University Teaching Hospital Trust Policies and Procedures. To participate in Clinical Supervision. To participate in effective communication with all staff in matters affecting patient care. To provide accurate verbal or written information relating the patient care to other members of the multi-disciplinary team. To be committed to the communication strategy.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Neonatal Nurse position available with WUTH.

If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have a standard/enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 month.

As this vacancy is within the division of Womens and Childrens, there is a mandatory requirement for successful applicants to join the DBS update service. The cost of joining the update service is £13 per year, and applicants are liable to cover this cost with no reimbursement from the Trust. Further details of how to join the update service will be provided upon appointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

Current 1st level RSCN/ RN/ Midwife Degree in Nursing

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Ability to work autonomously and as part of team Good organisational and time management skills Ability to work as part of a team Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

Neonatal Experience preferred but not essential

Personal Attributes

Essential

Recognises own development needs and can set personal objectives.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Evidence of maintain accurate documentation Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others and ability to work on own initiative. Committed to maintain continual professional development

Personal Attributes

Essential

Highly motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic Approachable, respectful, supportive, and empathetic. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

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