Neonatal Nursery Nurse - Neonatal

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

To work within NNU as part of the multidisciplinary team, promoting the unit philosophy of family centred care.To provide a high standard of nursing care under the supervision of qualified members of the team.To work with senior staff to assess patients, plan and implement care and maintain associated records. Ensure effective communication and close working with colleagues within the hospital, parents, carers and patients.

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen within the Neonatal Unit for a nursery nurse to join our team. We are a local neonatal unit of 14 cots, 2 intensive care 2 high dependency and 10 special care and a 4 bedded transitional care unit, caring for mothers and small babies together.If you are an enthusiastic and highly motivated nursery nurse who wants to deliver high quality family centered care this opportunity is for you. You will be currently practicing as a nursery nurse, have completed a NVQ level 3 in childcare and have excellent standards of nursing practice. Opportunities to develop your neonatal skills as well as further education and training are actively supported. The successful applicant will be expected to be flexible in the area they work on work days, nights and weekends. Part time hours will be considered.

About us

Thank you for your interest in this post. We hope this exciting and rewarding role catches your imagination and you are encouraged to apply.Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing patients, visitors and staff with high quality services in a safe environment. Patient care is at the heart of what we do. Hampshire Hospitals NHS quality services in a safe environment. Patient care is at the heart of what we do. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Date posted

04 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year £21,892 - £24,157 pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

251-FCSS3209

Job locations

Neonatal Unit Basingstoke

Aldermaston Road

Basingstoke

RG24 9NA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Manage a group of patients under the supervision of a trained nurse, providing evidence based care. Work with supervision and as part of a team in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care to children in the hospital setting.

Manage time and workload effectively to promote smooth running of the service.

Responsible for adherence to Trust policies and procedures.

Develop and maintain clinical skills under supervision according to individual objectives and service needs e.g. Special care of the Neonate and High Dependency Care, nasogastric tube feeding, feeding management, oxygen therapy, nasogastric tube feeding, feeding management, oxygen therapy etc in accordance with unit guidelines.Utilise and promote therapeutic play as part of care delivery and child development.

Contribute to the development of unit policies and procedures.Report any Safeguarding concerns to the senior nurse immediately Support mothers with breast, artificial and nasogastric tube feeding, in line with Trust Policies and BFI recommendations.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Manage a group of patients under the supervision of a trained nurse, providing evidence based care. Work with supervision and as part of a team in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care to children in the hospital setting.

Manage time and workload effectively to promote smooth running of the service.

Responsible for adherence to Trust policies and procedures.

Develop and maintain clinical skills under supervision according to individual objectives and service needs e.g. Special care of the Neonate and High Dependency Care, nasogastric tube feeding, feeding management, oxygen therapy, nasogastric tube feeding, feeding management, oxygen therapy etc in accordance with unit guidelines.Utilise and promote therapeutic play as part of care delivery and child development.

Contribute to the development of unit policies and procedures.Report any Safeguarding concerns to the senior nurse immediately Support mothers with breast, artificial and nasogastric tube feeding, in line with Trust Policies and BFI recommendations.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NNEB or NVQ3 in Childcare

Desirable

  • Safeguarding qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in hospital setting
  • Safeguarding Children Level 3

Communication

Essential

  • Good communication both written and oral

skills and ability

Essential

  • Self-directed, able to work autonomously
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NNEB or NVQ3 in Childcare

Desirable

  • Safeguarding qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in hospital setting
  • Safeguarding Children Level 3

Communication

Essential

  • Good communication both written and oral

skills and ability

Essential

  • Self-directed, able to work autonomously

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Neonatal Unit Basingstoke

Aldermaston Road

Basingstoke

RG24 9NA


Employer's website

https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Neonatal Unit Basingstoke

Aldermaston Road

Basingstoke

RG24 9NA


Employer's website

https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Sister

Analiza Patangui

Analiza.Patangui@hhft.nhs.uk

01256313686

Date posted

04 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year £21,892 - £24,157 pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

251-FCSS3209

Job locations

Neonatal Unit Basingstoke

Aldermaston Road

Basingstoke

RG24 9NA


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