Nursery Nurse, NICU

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Providing high standard of care to neonates and their families under clinical supervision of NCOS

Support parents and staff with preparation of discharge of the neonate in special care and the transitional care based on the postnatal ward.

Teach and assess parents craft skills

Maintained high standards of care both in hospital and community settings

Support "Baby Friendly Initiative"

To provide support and on-going assessment of the neonate post discharge as delegated by NCOS.

Main duties of the job

Assist parents/carers to develop their skills and build confidence prior to and following discharge.

Monitor vital signs.

Caring for babies receiving Oxygen and participate in Oxygen studies.

Participate in the care of babies requiring phototherapy.

Be able to identify child protection concerns and take appropriate action.

Maintain legible, accurate and contemporaneous records in accordance with the Trust Policy

Be responsible for own professional development.

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

Date posted

20 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,405 to £28,976 a year pa Inc HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

323-ACS0909-MH

Job locations

St Peter's Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey, Surrey

KT16 0PZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Providing high standard of care to neonates and their families under clinical supervision of NCOS

Support parents and staff with preparation of discharge of the neonate in special care and the transitional care based on the postnatal ward.

Teach and assess parents craft skills

Maintained high standards of care both in hospital and community settings

Support "Baby Friendly Initiative"

To provide support and on-going assessment of the neonate post discharge as delegated by NCOS.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Providing high standard of care to neonates and their families under clinical supervision of NCOS

Support parents and staff with preparation of discharge of the neonate in special care and the transitional care based on the postnatal ward.

Teach and assess parents craft skills

Maintained high standards of care both in hospital and community settings

Support "Baby Friendly Initiative"

To provide support and on-going assessment of the neonate post discharge as delegated by NCOS.

Person Specification

Attitude Behaviour and Values

Essential

Always put patients first
Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
Supports and promotes equality and diversity

Qualifications and Further training

Essential

NNEB Diploma
NVQ level 3 in Early Year, Care and Education
Foundation degree in Health and Social Care

Desirable

1 Year's experience working with newborn infants
Safeguarding Children Training

Experience

Essential

Relevant work experience with babies and families
Experience of working within a team

Desirable

1 year experience caring for babies
Working in an acute hospital setting

Knowledge

Essential

NHS Constitution
Awareness of relevant health promotion topic areas
Parental craft skills
Infant feeding methods

Desirable

Baby Friendly Initiative

Skills

Essential

teaching and assessing Skills
Organising and planning skills
Ability to manage effectively discharge planning

Desirable

Experience of group teaching sessions
Baby Friendly Initiative training Experience of working independently

Person Specification

Attitude Behaviour and Values

Essential

Always put patients first
Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
Supports and promotes equality and diversity

Qualifications and Further training

Essential

NNEB Diploma
NVQ level 3 in Early Year, Care and Education
Foundation degree in Health and Social Care

Desirable

1 Year's experience working with newborn infants
Safeguarding Children Training

Experience

Essential

Relevant work experience with babies and families
Experience of working within a team

Desirable

1 year experience caring for babies
Working in an acute hospital setting

Knowledge

Essential

NHS Constitution
Awareness of relevant health promotion topic areas
Parental craft skills
Infant feeding methods

Desirable

Baby Friendly Initiative

Skills

Essential

teaching and assessing Skills
Organising and planning skills
Ability to manage effectively discharge planning

Desirable

Experience of group teaching sessions
Baby Friendly Initiative training Experience of working independently

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.