Job summary
Would you like to be part of something special? Are you looking to work in an award winning purpose built Neonatal Unit? Look no further! We would love you to join our team and welcome you to the Dyson Centre for Neonatal Care in Bath.
A sought after and exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Neonatal Community Outreach (NCO) team during inspiring times of transformation. We have a long established NCO team with over 23 years experience and strive to further enhance the care we provide for families. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic neonatal nurse, who is passionate about quality improvement and improving the experience of babies and their families.
This role, under the support of Band 7 NCO lead, is responsible for delivering clinical care to preterm infants and their families during and following discharge from hospital. You will provide direct support for families under a family integrated care model ensuring a seamless transition to home whist being advocate for the family. You will communicate with multi-disciplinary teams including babies' named consultant to implement and review individualised care plans.
At the RUH, Family integrated care is our core focus. We are a UNICEF Neonatal Baby Friendly fully accredited unit which we are immensely proud of. We are committed to support your personal development and that of the NCO service.
Main duties of the job
You will actively support the Neonatal Community Outreach Lead, assisting in the safe, effective, and efficient management of the Outreach team caseload. You will be able to participate in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of babies and their families following discharge from the Neonatal Unit at The Dyson Centre for Neonatal Care, RUH Bath, who meet the referral criteria to the service.
You will be part of an MDT working from a level 2 Local Neonatal Unit within the Southwest Neonatal Network. The unit has 21 cots comprising of 7 intensive care/ high dependency cots, and 14 special care/Transitional care cots.
- Responsible for the delivery of effective quality care to preterm infants in the community setting, with the support of the Band 7 Neonatal Community outreach lead. Will require own car and current UK Driving Licence.
- Contribute to the discharge process for infants
- Act as a resource of specialist knowledge and expertise to ensure optimum and appropriate care delivery to babies and their families in the community
- Demonstrate a knowledge of clinical nursing practice by delivering evidenced based care
- Contribute to resource management in the provision of Outreach services
- Support the implementation of change in response to clinical, organisational or service requirements
- Promote a positive and professional working environment
- Identify and refer appropriately, infants requiring Safeguarding assessment
About us
At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
essential and desirable
Essential
- oQualification and training :Registered Nurse Part 1/RN Child/RSCN. oRegistered with the NMC. oBSc in Nursing or able to demonstrate recent study at this level and willingness to complete. oPost-registration qualification in neonatal specialty. NLS Provider. Current driving license
- Knowledge & Experience: Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice, particularly within specialty area and the application of this in practice. NMC Registered Childrens Nurse, Adult or Midwife, with relevant band 5 Neonatal experience
- Specific Skills: An understanding of customer care in the clinical and home setting ?Access to a car for community visits ?Competent in numeracy and literacy ?Works within sphere of responsibilities and acknowledges limitations ?Understanding principles of family centred care ?Good communication and diplomacy skills ?Competent organisational and interpersonal skills ?Ability to work as a lone worker in the home environment
Desirable
- Qualification and training: :IBLS provider ?Embedding baby friendly standards in neonatal care (BFI); previous community experience
- Specific Skills: ?Participation in research and audit projects ?Participate in nursing projects and apply findings to practice ?Contribute to the change process within the clinical area ?Interest and experience in Outreach services
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge & Experience: Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice, particularly within specialty area and the application of this in practice. NMC Registered Childrens Nurse, Adult or Midwife, with relevant band 5 Neonatal experience
Desirable
- Previous community experience
Specific Skills
Essential
- Specific Skills: An understanding of customer care in the clinical and home setting ? Access to a car for community visits ? Competent in numeracy and literacy ? Works within sphere of responsibilities and acknowledges limitations ? Understanding principles of family centred care ? Good communication and diplomacy skills ? Competent organisational and interpersonal skills ? Ability to work as a lone worker in the home environment
Desirable
- Specific Skills: An understanding of customer care in the clinical and home setting ? Access to a car for community visits ? Competent in numeracy and literacy ? Works within sphere of responsibilities and acknowledges limitations ? Understanding principles of family centred care ? Good communication and diplomacy skills ? Competent organisational and interpersonal skills ? Ability to work as a lone worker in the home environment
Person Specification
essential and desirable
Essential
- oQualification and training :Registered Nurse Part 1/RN Child/RSCN. oRegistered with the NMC. oBSc in Nursing or able to demonstrate recent study at this level and willingness to complete. oPost-registration qualification in neonatal specialty. NLS Provider. Current driving license
- Knowledge & Experience: Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice, particularly within specialty area and the application of this in practice. NMC Registered Childrens Nurse, Adult or Midwife, with relevant band 5 Neonatal experience
- Specific Skills: An understanding of customer care in the clinical and home setting ?Access to a car for community visits ?Competent in numeracy and literacy ?Works within sphere of responsibilities and acknowledges limitations ?Understanding principles of family centred care ?Good communication and diplomacy skills ?Competent organisational and interpersonal skills ?Ability to work as a lone worker in the home environment
Desirable
- Qualification and training: :IBLS provider ?Embedding baby friendly standards in neonatal care (BFI); previous community experience
- Specific Skills: ?Participation in research and audit projects ?Participate in nursing projects and apply findings to practice ?Contribute to the change process within the clinical area ?Interest and experience in Outreach services
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge & Experience: Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice, particularly within specialty area and the application of this in practice. NMC Registered Childrens Nurse, Adult or Midwife, with relevant band 5 Neonatal experience
Desirable
- Previous community experience
Specific Skills
Essential
- Specific Skills: An understanding of customer care in the clinical and home setting ? Access to a car for community visits ? Competent in numeracy and literacy ? Works within sphere of responsibilities and acknowledges limitations ? Understanding principles of family centred care ? Good communication and diplomacy skills ? Competent organisational and interpersonal skills ? Ability to work as a lone worker in the home environment
Desirable
- Specific Skills: An understanding of customer care in the clinical and home setting ? Access to a car for community visits ? Competent in numeracy and literacy ? Works within sphere of responsibilities and acknowledges limitations ? Understanding principles of family centred care ? Good communication and diplomacy skills ? Competent organisational and interpersonal skills ? Ability to work as a lone worker in the home environment
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
