Job summary
We are a busy local neonatal unit supporting a maternity unit that has 5,000 deliveries per year. we have provision for 2 intensive care, 6 high dependency and 12 special care cots.
We have a family centered care approach and are currently working towards baby friendly accreditation. People with neonatal experience would be desirable but not essential. Opportunities to become qualified in specialty.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for developing, implementing and reviewing planned nursing care, and for the maintenance of associated records for patients in the given clinical area.
You will work as an effective team member, assisting in the management and the organisation of work as required.
The post holder displays effective communication skills and works as a role model for good practice, supporting and developing students and more junior colleagues as required.
About us
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is the main provider of hospital services for the population of Reading, Newbury, Wokingham and the towns and villages of west Berkshire.
At our heart we are a local hospital that works with NHS and social care partners to provide excellent healthcare services for over 500,000 people who currently live in our catchment area. We also provide specialist hospital services beyond the county's borders.
Each year we are responsible for efficiently and effectively spending more than £400m of NHS resources on the services we provide.
As a founder member of the Berkshire West Integrated Care System, we are one of NHS England's demonstrator sites for integration between primary, community, mental health and acute healthcare services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder is responsible for undertaking and recording acomprehensive nursing assessment and planning, delivering and evaluatinghigh standards of evidenced based nursing care to a diverse group ofpatients.
Is expected to deliver care without direct supervision. Is accountable forthe care delivered and any omissions of care.
Is expected to teach and supervise more junior staff, students and the nonregistered nursing workforce.
Is accountable for care or any omissions of care that he/she delegates to others
Is expected to act as role model, delivering care with empathy andcompassion as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Is expected to complete the neonatal preceptorship and follow this on with the QIS pathway
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder is responsible for undertaking and recording acomprehensive nursing assessment and planning, delivering and evaluatinghigh standards of evidenced based nursing care to a diverse group ofpatients.
Is expected to deliver care without direct supervision. Is accountable forthe care delivered and any omissions of care.
Is expected to teach and supervise more junior staff, students and the nonregistered nursing workforce.
Is accountable for care or any omissions of care that he/she delegates to others
Is expected to act as role model, delivering care with empathy andcompassion as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Is expected to complete the neonatal preceptorship and follow this on with the QIS pathway
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a neonatal ward
- Experience with babies and their families
Desirable
- Dealing with babies and their families
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates an empathetic, caring and sensitive approach to patients, relatives and carers
- Demonstrates sound understanding of personal and professional accountability
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse or studying towards a recognised degree
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a neonatal ward
- Experience with babies and their families
Desirable
- Dealing with babies and their families
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates an empathetic, caring and sensitive approach to patients, relatives and carers
- Demonstrates sound understanding of personal and professional accountability
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse or studying towards a recognised degree
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
