neonatal nurse

Royal Berkshire; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Staff Nurse to provide high-quality neonatal care to babies and support their families within the neonatal unit. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care as part of a multidisciplinary team, while mentoring students and junior colleagues.

Maintain accurate records and contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and infection control. Develop professionally in line with NMC standards and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Children), Registered Midwife, or Registered Nurse.
• Experience in acute hospital setting.
• Experience caring for newborn infants.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective and family-centred neonatal care.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for babies and families.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Support and mentor students and junior staff; contribute to teaching and clinical development.
• Participate in clinical governance, audits, risk management and incident reporting.
• Maintain professional development and competencies in neonatal care.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Critical thinking

Education

European Computer Driving Licence

Specialist qualification

Job description

The Staff Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating high-quality nursing care for neonatal patients and their families. The post holder works as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team, maintaining accurate clinical records, supporting safe and compassionate care, and acting as a role model for professional practice. The role also involves supporting the development of students and junior colleagues whilst contributing to the effective organisation of the neonatal unit.

Main duties of the job

Deliver safe, effective and family-centred neonatal care in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council standards, Trust policies and clinical guidelines. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care programmes for babies and their families, ensuring accurate and timely documentation. Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to maintain high standards of patient care and ward environment. Support and mentor students, newly appointed staff and junior colleagues, contributing to teaching, training and clinical development. Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, audits, risk management and incident reporting to maintain and enhance patient safety. Maintain own professional development, competencies and registration requirements, whilst contributing to service development within the neonatal unit.

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

We support flexible working wherever possible, with requests considered on an individual basis taking into account service requirements, operational needs and the requirements of the role.

Job responsibilities

Detailed Job Responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for providing high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to babies and their families within the neonatal unit. They will assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care programmes, ensuring that care is delivered safely, effectively and in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council standards, Trust policies and clinical guidelines.

Key responsibilities include:

Clinical Responsibilities

• Leadership and Team Working Deliver safe, compassionate and family-centred neonatal care while maintaining professional accountability for own practice.
• Assess the physical, psychological and developmental needs of neonates and develop appropriate care plans.
• Monitor, evaluate and document patient progress, ensuring accurate and timely record keeping.
• Respond appropriately to changing clinical situations and escalate concerns when required.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.
• promoting positive working relationships and effective communication.
• Demonstrate professional behaviours and act as a role model for best practice.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean and well-organised clinical environment.
• Support equality, diversity and inclusion within the workplace and challenge discriminatory practice where appropriate.

Education and Development

• Support the induction, supervision and development of students, newly qualified staff and healthcare support workers.
• Participate in teaching activities and contribute to the learning and development of colleagues.
• Maintain professional competence through ongoing education, training and reflective practice.
• Work towards achieving and maintaining competencies relevant to neonatal nursing practice.

Quality, Safety and Governance

• Participate in clinical governance activities, audits, quality improvement projects and service development initiatives.
• Contribute to risk assessment, incident reporting and the implementation of action plans to improve patient safety.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control standards, health and safety requirements, data protection regulations and confidentiality policies.
• Support the delivery of high-quality care by identifying opportunities for improvement and contributing to the implementation of best practice.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Registered Nurse (Children), Registered Midwife, or Registered Nurse
• Team player- appears to value the contribution of others
• Qualification in speciality
• European Computer Driving Licence

Skills

• Excellent personal and communication skills
• Demonstrates ability to place patient and family at centre of care.
• Evidence of critical thinking ability

Experience

• Experience working as a registered nurse in an acute hospital setting.
• Experience of delivering high-quality patient-centred care and maintaining professional standards of practice.
• Interest in undertaking new roles/ tasks
• Experience of caring for newborn infants requiring specialised care

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.

£32,073 to £39,043 a yearper annum (pro-rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Reference number

193-8397451UCGB5-NEONAT