Neonatal Nurse

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Wakefield is seeking a dedicated Band 5 Nurse for its Neonatal Unit. The role involves providing high-quality, family-centred care to sick and pre-term infants. Candidates should be enthusiastic and able to work in a fast-paced environment. This opportunity offers support for professional development and the chance to make a significant impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed to high-quality care.
• Passion for working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs and implement care plans.
• Communicate effectively with parents and families.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate clearly

Adaptable and flexible

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Neonatal Unit, Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust. Mid York's neonatal Unit is looking for a band 5 nurse to join the team. We are a busy, high-volume unit, admitting around 450 babies. We currently host 22 cot, Level Two Local Neonatal Unit (including 3 intensive care cots, 5 high dependency cots, 15 special care cots, and a 5 cot transitional care unit). The successful candidate will provide high-quality, family-centred care to sick and pre-term infants, ensuring that we meet the needs of our diverse population.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate Nurse who is committed to the delivery of high-quality care. The successful candidate will have a passion for working in a fast-paced and evolving environment and will be supported to manage competing priorities effectively. A collaborative approach to care and a drive for innovation are key attributes for success in this role.

Main duties of the job

To provide and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for a number of babies requiring intensive, high dependency and special care, as allocated by the Nurse in Charge. To carry out all relevant forms of care competently and without direct supervision. To communicate with parents, carers and families about both the sensitive and complex requirements and the routine care required by the neonate using developed interpersonal and communication skills, utilising the skills of other members of the multi-professional team, as appropriate.

Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times. Demonstrate own duties to learners and new starters and act as an Assessor/Preceptor to these staff. Maintain accurate written and electronic records in accordance with Trust and NMC regulations. To demonstrate competency in the safe and appropriate use of equipment within the Unit, the recognising and reporting of faults and the requirements for dismantling/cleaning such equipment after use.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients' homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience.

Job responsibilities

• Registered Nurse/ Children's Nurse
• Up to date knowledge in clinical practice
• Ability to plan, assess, implement and evaluate patient care
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to communicate clearly (verbally and written)
• Adaptable and flexible
• Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally

Person Specification

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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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is representative of the diverse community we serve.