Neonatal Nurse

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Upton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a neonatal nurse role. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for a defined group of patients under supervision, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver family-centred care.

This post offers exposure to a highly skilled neonatal service on the Wirral peninsula, with opportunities to contribute to safeguarding, communication within the team, and ongoing clinical supervision in a

Responsibilities

• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for a defined group of patients for whom you are responsible, under the guidance of senior staff.
• To participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in developing and maintaining a system of family centred care.
• To advise on the promotion of health, recognising the physical, emotional, and social situations that may influence the needs of the mother, baby, and family.
• To take all reasonable measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the babies and their families.
• Where responsible for the custody and administration of drugs, to carry this out according to Wirral University Teaching Hospital Trust Policies and Procedures.
• To participate in Clinical Supervision.
• To participate in effective communication with all staff in matters affecting patient care.
• To provide accurate verbal or written information relating the patient care to other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• To be committed to the communication strategy.

Job description

• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for a defined group of patients for whom you are responsible, under the guidance of senior staff.
• To participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in developing and maintaining a system of family centred care.
• To advise on the promotion of health, recognising the physical, emotional, and social situations that may influence the needs of the mother, baby, and family.
• To take all reasonable measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the babies and their families.
• Where responsible for the custody and administration of drugs, to carry this out according to Wirral University Teaching Hospital Trust Policies and Procedures.
• To participate in Clinical Supervision.
• To participate in effective communication with all staff in matters affecting patient care.
• To provide accurate verbal or written information relating the patient care to other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• To be committed to the communication strategy.

This exposure will provide the successful applicant with a wealth of neonatal nursing experience working with a highly skilled motivated team. You will be actively encouraged to participate and contribute to the development of the Neonatal Service.

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.