Job summary
A unique opportunity has arisen for a Nursery Nurse to join the maternity service at The Portland Hospital, currently rated Good by the CQC, and the UK's only fully private maternity hospital in the UK.
The role will involve you working as part of a team to provide the highest standard of care to patients and their families.
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the provision of high quality newborn care within the maternity setting, working alongside the midwifery team to provide newborn care to all babies in the postnatal ward and provide support and guidance to new parents on the care of their newborn.
About us
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Staff Midwife youll be eligible for:
25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
Group Life Assurance from day one
Critical illness cover
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Demonstrate good clinical practice under the supervision of a midwife, at all times in the provision newborn care.
- Demonstrate competency by using theoretical knowledge to underpin newborn care delivered.
- Assist in the assessment of the care needs of babies requiring transitional care.
- Assist qualified midwives in dealing with emergency situations as directed by them.
- Participate in extended skills such as passing nasogastric tubes, serum bilirubin screening, blood spot screening, blood glucose analysis, serum bilirubin analysis and newborn hearing screening.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date newborn records.
- Report relevant observations of babys condition to the midwife in-charge.
- Prepare baby feeds as required.
- Ensure newborn Hugs and Kisses tagging is used in all new-borns
- To accompany babies to other areas within the hospital when required.
- Respect cultural diversity of colleagues and the patient group and respond appropriately and respectfully to individual needs and beliefs at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Demonstrate good clinical practice under the supervision of a midwife, at all times in the provision newborn care.
- Demonstrate competency by using theoretical knowledge to underpin newborn care delivered.
- Assist in the assessment of the care needs of babies requiring transitional care.
- Assist qualified midwives in dealing with emergency situations as directed by them.
- Participate in extended skills such as passing nasogastric tubes, serum bilirubin screening, blood spot screening, blood glucose analysis, serum bilirubin analysis and newborn hearing screening.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date newborn records.
- Report relevant observations of babys condition to the midwife in-charge.
- Prepare baby feeds as required.
- Ensure newborn Hugs and Kisses tagging is used in all new-borns
- To accompany babies to other areas within the hospital when required.
- Respect cultural diversity of colleagues and the patient group and respond appropriately and respectfully to individual needs and beliefs at all times.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of Safeguarding issues
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Competent with computers and able to use clinical systems
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to provide evidence based care and develop skills in the speciality
Qualifications
Essential
- NNEB, Btec Diploma in Nursery Nursing or equivalent demonstrable knowledge
- Basic Adult and Newborn Life Support
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of Safeguarding issues
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Competent with computers and able to use clinical systems
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to provide evidence based care and develop skills in the speciality
Qualifications
Essential
- NNEB, Btec Diploma in Nursery Nursing or equivalent demonstrable knowledge
- Basic Adult and Newborn Life Support
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.
