About this role
Job summary
To work as a skilled member of the nursing team within Transitional care providing a high standard of care for the neonate and family.
To act as a rode model and clinical expert practitioner in neonatal care.
Ability to promote family centred care and establish good relationships with babies and their families.
To communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team.
Work with the Community Neonatal Outreach team to support families in preparation for discharge.
To promote a progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence base practise.
To act as a named nurse for neonatal patient care on Transitional care to support families with a smooth discharge care pathway.
Ensure safe provision of care through Transitional care, linking in with the Neonatal Unit and Delivery Suite being aware of upcoming activity.
Deliver high standards of compassionate, dignified care, managing time accurately and efficiently in cooperation of other staff members, tasks and resources.
Undertake training, assessment and facilitation of peers and staff.
Work within the boundaries of existing competence, adhering to local and national protocols / standard operating procedures.
This post is based on Transitional Care but will also be supporting Neonatal Care on Delivery suite the Neonatal unit or within the Neonatal Outreach team as required.
Main duties of the job
Job Purpose
To provide high-quality, family-centred neonatal care within the Transitional Care setting, supporting babies who require additional monitoring, treatment, or feeding support while remaining with their mothers where appropriate. Working with families and the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will deliver safe, effective, evidence-based care and support positive outcomes for infants and their families.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver safe, compassionate, evidence-based care to infants in Transitional Care.
Maintain clinical competencies, including the safe administration of neonatal medications.
Recognise deterioration and escalate concerns appropriately.
Ensure the safe use and maintenance of clinical equipment.
Support, educate, and empower parents in caring for their baby.
Promote family-centred care and advocate for babies and families.
Plan and coordinate discharge from admission, liaising with relevant services.
Communicate effectively with families and the multidisciplinary team.
Maintain accurate records and use PAS in line with Trust policies.
Comply with safeguarding, infection prevention, health and safety, and governance requirements.
Participate in audit, quality improvement, training, and service development activities.
Maintain NMC registration and undertake ongoing professional development.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that rises significantly during peak visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro St Michael's Hospital in Hayle West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance As a teaching hospital, we are proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals while continually strengthening our own services.
Education and lifelong learning are central to who we are. The Knowledge Spa, located on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams who support the care of more than half a million people every year.
We are driven by one clear ambition - Outstanding Care for One and All - care that's safe, kind and high-quality, for every patient and every staff member. We are RCHT.
Job description Job responsibilities
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We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse NMC registration
Desirable
Mentorship Module Qualification Neonatal Foundation Programme Qualified in Speciality
Experience Essential
Previous experience in Neonatal Nursing Relevant transferable skills
Desirable
Community Neonatal Outreach experience Transitional Care Nursing experience
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address Transitional Care, Wheal Fortune
Treliske
Royal Cornwall Hospital
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)