Job summary
Registered Nurse
An amazing opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse/Midwife/Paediatric Nurse to join the Neonatal team at Pinderfields Hospital, to provide 24-hour care for premature and ill newborn infants.
We are a Level two Local Neonatal Unit, with 3 Intensive care cot's, 4 high dependency cot's,15 special care cot's and a 5 bedded Transitional Care Unit.
The successful candidate will be committed to providing high quality care to our babies and our families.
We have an ongoing commitment to enhancing practice and staff development with a Clinical Education team to support learning.
We are part of the Yorkshire and Humber Neonatal network and therefore work with other Neonatal Units within our network. Informal enquiries please contact Louise Smith Senior Sister 01924 541952 louise.smith103@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The neonatal nurses are responsible for caring for newborn babies who are premature or sick.
Empower parents through education and support to undertake the care of their baby.
Record observations and document a baby's care.
Prepare and administer medications.
Initiate appropriate basic resuscitation in an emergency situation.
Work closely with all members of the Neonatal team.
About us
We provide care and support to over half a million
people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, in community settings and
across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (in
Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the
forefront of innovation and research and we invest in teaching and the
development of our workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being
respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim
to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and the best place to receive care.
We have a clear vision, and you could be part of
this! If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of
our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
To provide and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for a number of babies requiring intensive, high dependency and special care, as allocated by the Nurse in Charge.
To carry out all of relevant forms of care competently and without direct supervision.
To communicate with parents, carers and families about both the sensitive and complex requirements and the routine care required by the neonate using developed interpersonal and communication skills, utilising the skills of other members of the multi-professional team, as appropriate. Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Demonstrate own duties to learners and new starters and act as an Assessor/Preceptor to these staff.
Maintain accurate written and electronic records in accordance with Trust and NMC regulations.
To demonstrate competency in the safe and appropriate use of equipment within the Unit, the recognising and reporting of faults and the requirements for dismantling/cleaning such equipment after use.
Admit, transfer and discharge neonates according to working practice, Trust and Unit policies and procedures.
Maintain competency in intravenous administration, adhering to Trust policies relating to medicine management, health and safety and infection control.
Prepare and receive reports from staff which demonstrate good communication and working relationships.
Maintain and enhance skills in neonatal resuscitation. Ensure competency is maintained with attendance at Trust and Neonatal Life Support training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
To provide and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for a number of babies requiring intensive, high dependency and special care, as allocated by the Nurse in Charge.
To carry out all of relevant forms of care competently and without direct supervision.
To communicate with parents, carers and families about both the sensitive and complex requirements and the routine care required by the neonate using developed interpersonal and communication skills, utilising the skills of other members of the multi-professional team, as appropriate. Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Demonstrate own duties to learners and new starters and act as an Assessor/Preceptor to these staff.
Maintain accurate written and electronic records in accordance with Trust and NMC regulations.
To demonstrate competency in the safe and appropriate use of equipment within the Unit, the recognising and reporting of faults and the requirements for dismantling/cleaning such equipment after use.
Admit, transfer and discharge neonates according to working practice, Trust and Unit policies and procedures.
Maintain competency in intravenous administration, adhering to Trust policies relating to medicine management, health and safety and infection control.
Prepare and receive reports from staff which demonstrate good communication and working relationships.
Maintain and enhance skills in neonatal resuscitation. Ensure competency is maintained with attendance at Trust and Neonatal Life Support training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife/Registered Childrens Nurse.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification nursing experience preferably within a Neonatal Unit.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work well as part of the team.
Other
Essential
- Ability to satisfy Occupational Health screening.
- Adaptable and flexible according to the demands of the service.
- Understanding of need to maintain confidentiality.
Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Awareness of the current issues in healthcare and Neonates.
- Keyboard skills.
- Awareness of own limitations.
Desirable
- Awareness of Health & Safety issues.
- Awareness of Moving & Handling issues.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships.
- Maintain a safe working environment for self and others.
- Willingness to take on tasks.
Desirable
- Record of efficiency, Good communication and positive contributions to previous employment.
- Proven record of excellent filing and organisational skills.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Friendly, respectful of colleagues.
- Motivated.
- Good communication skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife/Registered Childrens Nurse.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification nursing experience preferably within a Neonatal Unit.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work well as part of the team.
Other
Essential
- Ability to satisfy Occupational Health screening.
- Adaptable and flexible according to the demands of the service.
- Understanding of need to maintain confidentiality.
Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Awareness of the current issues in healthcare and Neonates.
- Keyboard skills.
- Awareness of own limitations.
Desirable
- Awareness of Health & Safety issues.
- Awareness of Moving & Handling issues.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships.
- Maintain a safe working environment for self and others.
- Willingness to take on tasks.
Desirable
- Record of efficiency, Good communication and positive contributions to previous employment.
- Proven record of excellent filing and organisational skills.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Friendly, respectful of colleagues.
- Motivated.
- Good communication 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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
