Registered Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

In accordance with agreed policies/guidelines, the post holder is required to provide evidence based neonatal care of the highest standards to ensure the best possible outcome for each baby and his/her family.

Professional

Maintain a professional appearance in line with the Trust dress code

Uphold the Trusts values and behaviours (available on the Trust web site) and behave in a manner fitting with the responsible position of the role, maintaining the public confidence

Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and every person he/she comes into contact within the course of his/her business

Uphold the privacy and dignity of the client group and respect equality at all times.

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 andNMC 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.

Resources and Finance

The post holder will ensure the proper use of the Trusts resources such as stationery, telephone usage, photocopying and other consumables in the course of business, ensuring minimal waste and minimal cost.

Organisational Responsibilities

To maintain the confidentiality of the Trust in respect of patient and staff information obtained at all times and use such information only as authorised for specific purposes. Report any concerns about the use of such information to the senior manager.

Personal Responsibilities

The post-holder is responsible for taking reasonable care with regard to himself/herself as well as for any colleagues, patients or visitors who might be affected by any act or failure to act by the post-holder in accordance with the Trusts policies on Health and Safety at Work.

To report any accident, untoward incident or loss relating to staff, patients or visitors according to Trust policies.

To undertake in-service training relevant to the post.

Comply with Trust Policies and Procedures.

Area of work

The post holder will be required to undertake training events at any site across the trust.

The post holder may be required to work on other wards/ department within the Trust at short notice to cover unplanned sickness or to cover planned sickness or annual leave on other departments

Staff Development, Training and Education

The post holder will be required to undertake mandatory training and is responsible for keeping this training up to date

The post holder will have an appraisal of performance each year and will be responsible for agreeing a development plan in line with the Trusts (KSF)

Knowledge & Skill Framework, in agreement with their manager or immediatesupervisor. The development plan will be reviewed each year

The Trust will provide assistance and agreed development to enable the postholder to achieve their objectives and standards in line with the development plan

If the post holder feels he/she is not achieving their objective as agreed in the development plan they will bring it to the attention of their supervisor or manager at the earliest opportunity

Health and Safety

Work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations at all time

Report any incidents of breaches of Health and Safety and report any dangerous acts or omissions that are seen in the course of duty that compromise the Health and Safety of staff or patients using the Trust Health and Safety policy

Comply with audit recommendations and risk assessment recommendations to make the workplace and work practice safer

Assist when required to do so, in any risk assessment activity undertaken.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife/Registered Childrens Nurse

Desirable

• Qualified in speciality

Experience

Essential

• - Good interpersonal and communication skills
• - Ability to work well as part of the team. Across site

Desirable

• Post qualification nursing experience preferably within a Neonatal Unit

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

other

Essential

• - Ability to satisfy Occupational Health screening
• - Adaptable and flexible according to the demands of the service.
• - Understanding of need to maintain confidentiality.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF14DG

Employer's website

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