Registered Nursing Associate (Tcu - Neonatal Service) Full Time
Bradford Teaching Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust
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Job summary
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Registered Nursing Associate to join the Neonatal Service (TCU). The role supports Registered Nurses in delivering compassionate neonatal care within a 9 cot Transitional Care Unit.
37.5 hours per week, full-time, with development opportunities and a focus on high-quality patient and family-centred care. The successful candidate will possess a Nursing Associate Foundation Degree, current NMC registration, and a commitment to
Qualifications
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree and current NMC registration.
- GCSEs in English and Maths (A*-C) or equivalent.
- Experience delivering personal and clinical care in healthcare settings.
- Experience with neonates and supporting families is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with families of neonatal patients and the multidisciplinary team.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care under supervision.
- Provide education and signposting for families to neonatal support groups.
- Perform clinical observations and report any adverse signs to the Registered Nurse/Medical team.
- Develop, implement and evaluate care plans within agreed competency boundaries.
- Support the care of a group of patients and maintain high standards of documentation.
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Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 20 October 2026
Job summary
Closing Date: 20.10.26
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 21.10.26
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 26.10.26
Registered Nursing Associate - Neonatal Service ( TCU). 37.5 hours per week. You must already be qualified to apply for this post!
Full time
We are looking for highly motivated, Registered Nursing Associates to join our team and provide care and expertise within our service. Bradford Neonatal service as part of the 9 cot Transitional Care Unit team providing care for both infants born locally and those from across the wider Yorkshire & Humber region requiring specialist high quality support.
We have had a number of recent successes in developing a large education team, perinatal palliative care support and specialist infant feeding nurses so now is a really exciting time to be part of team Bradford. There are other specialist roles also in the pipeline that will significantly boost quality and help any successful candidate to provide the level of care that all professionals in the field aspire to achieve.
To come and join our team you will need to have excellent time management, clinical and communication skills. You will be a motivated team player and someone who is approachable to colleagues and families on the unit. The successful candidate will also aspire to continually develop. Our promise to any successful candidate is that we will support your development and ensure that you are equipped with the right skills to be successful.
The jobholder will work within the Neonatal Service as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role will be concerned with supporting the Registered Nurses to manage their workload and ensure a safe and equitable service is provided to all patients and families. As a registrant you will be responsible for taking an appropriate workload as defined by the nurse in charge.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with the families of Neonatal patients.
- Develop and maintain appropriate communication with members of the multi-disciplinary team in all aspects of care.
- Demonstrate good communication skills in difficult circumstances e.g. breaking bad news, de-escalating conflict.
- Ability to deal with and respond appropriately to concerns or complaints from patients or members of the public.
- Communicate effectively with all health, social care providers, voluntary sectors and emergency services.
- Maintain clear, concise and legible documentation adhering to standards in accordance with trust policies and guidance.
- Ensure compliance with Trust policies and procedures regarding confidentiality of data and data security.
- Communicate with colleagues and members of the multi-disciplinary team clearly and effectively in written, verbal and electronic format (this will include accessing and updating patient records on central databases or electronic systems).
- Take responsibility for the care of a group of patients.
- Acts as an excellent role model by upholding and implementing good practice in the workplace. Recognises and either directly challenges or seeks support to challenge any poor practice observed.
The role is to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care under the direct and indirect supervision of the services Registered Nurses.
- Provide and deliver a high standard of compassionate care recognising and meeting the specific needs of the patients within set protocols and within the scope of the Assistant Practitioner role
- Perform levels of patient assessment relevant to role, plan and deliver care for patients.
- Develop, implement and evaluate individual care plans, utilising models, protocols, practical and theoretical knowledge under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Carry out clinical observations on patients, recognising, recording and reporting any adverse signs to the Registered Nurse/ Medical team.
- Undertake and perform clinical skills within specific competency boundaries.
- Assist patients in maintaining their personal hygiene needs ensuring privacy and dignity at all times.
- Provide education and signposting for families to neonatal support groups.
- Perform nutritional screening using assessment tool, refer to dietician in accordance with Trust policy.
- Ensure appropriate nutritional intake of all patients with consideration to dietary and cultural needs.
- Provide care for patients to include skin integrity/pressure area care
- Assist in the safe moving and handling of all patients utilising appropriate equipment.
- Participate in the process of involving relatives/carers in the provision of patient care.
- Provide access to and support with the psychological and spiritual needs of patients/families.
- Prepare patient for and assist with specific clinical procedures appropriate to clinical area within agreed competency boundaries.
- To be responsible for and demonstrate competence in using medical devices relevant to clinical area and role.
- Medicines Management as delegated by the Registered Nurses and within the scope of practice and competency of the designated practitioner in line with Trust Medicines Management Policy guidance for the Nursing Associate.
- Assist in safe and appropriate use and maintenance of equipment.
- Organise and prioritise time effectively.
- Acknowledge any limitations of competence in accepting care activities outside agreed limitations and inform a registered practitioner.
- Act in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children & vulnerable adults at all times. Is familiar with and adheres to, the BTHFT safeguarding policies.
- To practice clinical competencies in line with relevant Trust initiatives
- To maintain and promote an awareness of evidence-based practice and participate in its implementation to contribute to service improvements
- To contribute to research, audit and development programmes within the ward/departmet
- Ensure safe keeping and transportation of patient property and valuables in accordance with BTHFT policy.
- Recognise the importance of and contribute to the education and teaching of families and other staff/students.
- Ensure equipment and resources are used appropriately, efficiently and economically.
- Maintain a safe working environment, reporting incidents, accidents, complaints according to Trust policy.
- Participate in and contribute to in-service training.
- Complete mandatory training annually.
- Actively participate in annual performance appraisal.
- Participate in the development of own personal development plan and performance review
- Assist in the induction, training, education and assessment of learners and other staff.
- Coordinate and supervise clinical support workers and other learners in care delivery.
- Assist in the development and implementation of clinical guidelines and policies.
- Promote and participate in audit process for monitoring and reviewing quality.
- To be alert to issues of risk and concern about care provided raising any concerns observed via the Trusts Whistleblowing Policy and supporting processes
- Contribute to the prevention and control of infection in line with Trust Guidelines
- Assist in maintenance of accurate records and documentation, with regard to legal requirements, confidentiality and management of information.
- Ensure that essential information on the patients condition and progress is recorded in accordance with Trust Guidelines
- Understand the need to maintain and respect patient confidentiality
- Promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people ensuring religious and cultural needs are addressed
- COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIP
- Registered Nurses, Midwives and Practitioners
- Clinical Educators
- Clinical Support Workers
- Families, Children and Young People
- Medical Staff
- Allied Health Professions
- Estates and Facilities
- Internal and External Agencie
- Ability to work a full spectrum of daytime and night time working in order to ensure a seamless safe service for patients and service users.
- Understanding of roles and responsibilities of post
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree
- Current registration with the NMC as a Registered Nursing Associate (must be qualified already)
- GCSE's Grade A* - C. including English and Maths, or equivalent
- Previous recent experience of working within healthcare delivering personal and clinical care(essential)
- Experience of interacting with Children and Young People in any setting.
- Experience of working with/supporting families
- Experience of working with babies of neonates
- Experience supervising staff and supporting other learners in practice A1 assessor or equivalent
- Excellent computer skills particularly the ability to use Word/Power point, and an aptitude to learn new systems in order to access patient records. E.g. SystmOne/EPR
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including the use of e-mails
- Excellent team working and interpersonal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Ability to accept delegation and work without direct supervision
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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