Neonatal Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive preceptorship package

Support for work-life balance

Staff networks for equality, diversity

Job summary

Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 neonatal nurse for its Level Two Local Neonatal Unit in Wakefield. The role focuses on assessing and delivering family-centred care for sick and pre-term infants across intensive, high dependency and special care cots.

You will also act as assessor/preceptor for learners and new starters. The unit admits around 450 babies annually and offers a comprehensive preceptorship package, with a commitment to high-quality care and professional development

Qualifications

• NMC registration as a registered nurse is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate care for neonates in intensive, high dependency and special care settings.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Care planning

Prioritisation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

Band 5 nurse post on the Neonatal Unit at Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust, a 22-cot Level Two Local Neonatal Unit within the Yorkshire and Humber Neonatal network. The work centres on assessing and delivering family-centred care for sick and pre-term infants in intensive, high dependency and special care cots, with the nurse also acting as assessor and preceptor for learners and new starters. The unit admits around 450 babies and offers a comprehensive preceptorship package. Candidates need NMC registration.

What the job involves

• Assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate care programmes for babies in intensive, high dependency and special care, as allocated by the Nurse in Charge
• Carry out all relevant forms of care competently and without direct supervision
• Communicate with parents, carers and families about sensitive, complex and routine care, using the wider multi-professional team as appropriate and keeping information confidential
• Demonstrate duties to learners and new starters and act as Assessor or Preceptor
• Maintain accurate written and electronic records in line with Trust and NMC regulations
• Demonstrate competency in the safe and appropriate use of unit equipment, reporting faults and cleaning or dismantling equipment after use
• Admit, transfer and discharge neonates in line with working practice and Trust and unit policies
• Maintain competency in intravenous administration, following Trust policies on medicines management, health and safety and infection control
• Prepare and receive reports from staff, building good communication and working relationships

Registration & licences

• NMC registration as a registered nurse

Skills & knowledge

• Up-to-date knowledge in clinical practice
• Planning, assessing, implementing and evaluating patient care
• Prioritising tasks
• Developing and maintaining positive working relationships
• Good interpersonal skills and clear verbal and written communication
• Adaptable and flexible

Other

• Enthusiasm and a commitment to high-quality care
• Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally
• Passion for working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Collaborative approach to care and a drive for innovation

What’s offered

• Comprehensive preceptorship package
• Support for work-life balance
• Staff networks for equality, diversity and inclusion