Nurse Assistant jobs in United Kingdom

To provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualised patient care to babies receiving transitional care on the postnatal ward. To promote a friendly and supportive atmosphere for parents and relatives in which they can learn to care for their babies. To utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with the babies' family/carers, the multidisciplinary team, other departments within the Trust and pertinent agencies outside the organisation. The post holder will play a key role in developing the transitional care unit based on the postnatal ward. This will involve working within a team of neonatal staff, Band 7 and Band 5, coordinating and communicating with the midwifery team.

• Oral medication administration.
• Performing observations on babies as required.
• Taking routine bloods and gases as required.
• Supporting with lumbar punctures.
• Breastfeeding support.
• Liaising with Midwifery Team regarding discharges.
• Liaising with NNU regarding transfers of babies either to/from the unit or postnatal ward.
• Completing BadgerNet summaries.
• Coordinate the care of babies requiring transitional care on the postnatal ward.
• Ensure that parents are updated on their baby's progress, being sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity, and privacy, and always ensure a friendly environment.
• Be an advocate for the infant and promote good liaisons and effective communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure appropriate documentation of care is in accordance with NMC guidelines.