Band 4 -Nursery Nurse, Katherine Ward

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Nursery Nurse to join our team on the postnatal ward (Katherine Ward) at Watford General Hospital.

The Nursery Nurse will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide care and support to the neonate and parents in the first 28 days of life.You will be responsible for assisting team members to deliver a service that empowers parents to take responsibility for their health as individuals, families and communities, helping to minimise the effects of disease, dysfunction, disability, social, cultural and racial inequalities.You will support the Baby Friendly Initiative and provide infant feeding support and advice.You will be required to work shifts covering 7.45am - 8.15 pm or 7.45pm - 8.45am, weekend and bank holiday working will be required on a rota basis.

Main duties of the job

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals are looking for Nursery Nurses with an NNEB, level 3/CACHE in childcare or foundation degree in health and social care to join the postnatal team.

Experience should include working with children and families in a variety of settings and the candidate would ideally have some experience of working with babies.

As a member of the multidisciplinary team, you will work within the team to provide individualised, family-centred care to mothers and babies. You will assist the midwifery teams in providing compassionate, kind, professional and inclusive care to families following the birth of their baby and within the first 28 days of life. The role will involve supporting with infant feeding, performing observations, assisting with delivering treatment and taking blood tests from babies in the postnatal ward.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/ We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Date posted

18 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,857 to £30,570 a year inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-D-6454

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will be expected to be professional, as well as flexible in the area they work to provide provision of care over 24 hour period including weekends and bank holidays.

If you are an enthusiastic, highly motivated nursery nurse who wants to deliver high quality family centred care and are passionate in delivering excellent standards of nursing practice this opportunity is for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will be expected to be professional, as well as flexible in the area they work to provide provision of care over 24 hour period including weekends and bank holidays.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

NNEB or Equivalent
CACHE/certificate/ diploma
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care.

Knowledge

Essential

Basic computer skills
Evidence of good written and oral communication skills

Desirable

Awareness of child protection issues

Experience

Essential

Experience in an Early years setting

Desirable

Hospital experience
Experience working with families teaching parenting skills

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

NNEB or Equivalent
CACHE/certificate/ diploma
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care.

Knowledge

Essential

Basic computer skills
Evidence of good written and oral communication skills

Desirable

Awareness of child protection issues

Experience

Essential

Experience in an Early years setting

Desirable

Hospital experience
Experience working with families teaching parenting skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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