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.
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
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
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
