Neonatal Nurse

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is offering an opportunity to join their Neonatal Team. As a nurse or midwife, you will work in a busy 24-cot Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, providing care for infants and their families. Applicants should possess a Neonatal Qualification or be willing to undergo training. You will be involved in patient assessments, planning care, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the wellbeing of babies and families. Interested candidates may contact for informal visits.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse or midwife with neonatal qualifications or willingness to undertake training.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary teamwork.
• Ability to communicate effectively regarding patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for assigned patients.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team to enhance family-centred care.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of infants and families.

Skills

Registered Nurse / Midwife

Neonatal Qualification

Strong communication skills

Job description

An opportunity has arisen to join our Neonatal Team.

We are a 24-cot Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, level 3, within the Cheshire and Mersey Neonatal Network. Providing care for infants and their families from 22 weeks and above.

Applications are invited from motivated Registered Nurses / Midwives with a Neonatal Qualification or willing to undertake Speciality training that wish to work in this highly rewarding area of Nursing.

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.

• 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.

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Hannah Harper Job title: Ward Sister Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01516047586

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