Neonatal Nurse @ East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Job summary

The Newborn centre caters for a birth rate of 6500 per year Approximately 5000 deliveries (medium-high risk) occur on the hospital site. The remaining ~ 1500 deliveries are managed in 3 birthing centres, 2 based in the community in Blackburn and Rossendale and a co-located birth centre in Burnley on the hospital site.

We are currently looking to employ band 5 neonatal nurses, experience is preferred although not essential to join our amazing team her at the Lancashire women and new born centre in Burnley. Applicants will be required to have an up to date portfolio of NMC/ CPD with evidence of continuing professional development seen at interview

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the job description and personal specification for further information and please do not hesitate to contact the recruitment manager for any queries with regard to the advert.

About us

The single East Lancashire Neonatal unit is based in the Lancashire Women and Newborn Centre, which is a level 3 offering the highest level of therapies for premature and sick babies. The Neonatal Unit at LWNC has 6 intensive care cots, 8 high dependency cots and 20 special care cots with a total cot capacity of 34 cots.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will provide high standards of compassionate, holistic, family centred evidence-based neonatal care to all pre-mature sick neonates and their families, within the Neonatal, Transitional care and Community setting.
• To work as a member of the multidisciplinary ward team.
• The post holder will be expected to communicate effectively to alland provide support for students and new members of staff.
• The post holder will be accountable for their professional conduct as part of their Nursing and Midwifery Code.o As a member of the neonatal team; you will contribute (through direction of yourteam leaders and matron) on:o Increasing public and patient engagement;o Improving communication with patients and improved customer careo Reducing infant mortalityo Improving staff moraleClinical Work o To work with or without supervision according to own competencyo Work as a member of the team providing evidence based nursing care to infantsand their familieso To ensure that the infant care is assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated in accordance with the Neonatal Units Philosophy of Family Centred Care.o To maintain an on-going welcoming, caring and safe environment for neonates and their familieso Act as an advocate to ensure the delivery of care is focused on the neonate and familyo To have an understanding of all drugs used in the unit environment and toadminister all medications (including intra-venous medications) in accordance with the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) Guidelines, Directorate and Trust Policieso Ensure that adequate precautions are taken to minimise the risk of cross-infection in relation to the safe disposal of body fluids including blood products.o To develop and maintain clinical skills, knowledge and attitude which includes expanded roles and responsibilities following appropriate trainingo To facilitate discharge planning, liaise with the multidisciplinary team, other departments and community services as necessaryo Participate in the orientation, development and training needs of pre-registration students and newly qualified staff on the ward.o Participate in clinical supervision as both supervisor and supervisee in accordance with the NMC guidelines.o Support the team leader in effective resource managemento Be aware of budgetary controls and ensure the economical use of resources, supplies and equipment.
• This includes effective utilisation of time.o To assist in ensuring the safety of the ward, actively participating in clinical audit, clinical risk and quality issues including the managing and reporting of incidentso To assist ward co-ordinator in the supervision of non-nursing staffo Seek to resolve concerns/complaints raised by service users with direction from the team leader/matron.
• Advice service users of the complaints procedures as appropriate.
• Participate in official investigations when necessary.
• Communicationo Take an active role in maintaining effective communication with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure care is patient centred, efficient and effective.o Encourage parents/carers to be involved in the planning and participation of their infants care during their stay on Neonatal Unito Communicate sensitively with parents/carers, giving information, offering support and reassurance regarding their infants on going care and condition.
• Able to communicate (with support) in sometimes stressful situations.o Participation in unit meetingsProfessionalo Maintain active status on the NMC Registero Maintain up to date skills, knowledge and professional portfolio.
• Keep abreast with current issues within the professiono Participate in and undertake clinical audit in the ward areao Participate in in the development and implementation of clinical guidelines and policies with other members of the team, reviewing them on a regular basis.o To maintain confidentiality surrounding the infants admission and treatment at all times.o Participate in own appraisal/personal development plan.3o Maintain precise nursing documentation relating to patient care and ensure that all clinical and legal documents completed are both accurate and legible and maintain confidentiality at all timeso Identify any concerns relating to child protection and report to unit coordinator liaising with other agencies as appropriateo To meet revalidation requirements.

To identify own learning needs to ensure own professional development is maintained by keeping up to date with practice developmentso Act as a role model to raise the profile of the service through good communication and public relations. Education and Trainingo To participate in informal and formal teaching, Including Foundation In Neonates and QIS courseso Provide comprehensive education and advice to parents/carers on issues relating to the care of sick preterm and term infants on the Unit, ensuring that they become confident as a family in preparation for discharge home.o Ensures continued effective registration with the NMC and be aware of NMC Code and be accountable for their own practice.o Be aware of NMC Scope of Professional practice and ensure competency to undertake duties as allocated.

Ensure that a professional and updated portfolio is maintained as per NMC guidance.o Seek support and advice in matters beyond own sphere of knowledge andexperienceStandards of ConductEnsure that personal action and conduct comply with the Trust Policies and Procedures with Health and Safety, Cardiac Arrest, Tobacco Control Policy, Equal Opportunities, Infection Control, Moving and Handling Regulations. Conduct duties with regard to values underpinning the Trusts Vision of:-East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trusts vision is to be a great Trust providing the best possible healthcare to the people of East Lancashire:-- Respecting the individual- Putting patients and customers first- Promoting positive change- Acting with integrity- Serving the communityAll members of the Trust have a mandatory obligation to be aware of and abide by thefollowing: Health and SafetyAll employees of the Trust have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions (Health and Safety at WorkAct 1974).

Employees are required to co-operate with management to enable the Trust tomeet its own legal duties and to report any circumstances that may compromise thehealth, safety and welfare of those affected by the Trust undertakings. Equality and DiversityThe Trust provides a range of services and employment opportunities for a diversepopulation. As a Trust employee you are required to treat all patients, customers, visitorsand work colleagues with dignity and respect irrespective of their background.

You would be expected to promote the equality, diversity and rights of patients, relativesand colleagues in line with Trust policy.4Employment Acts and Codes of PracticeAll employees are required to comply with employment legislation and codes of goodpractice. Risk ManagementIt is a standard element of the role and responsibility of all staff of the Trust that they fulfila proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the riskassessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of allincidents, near misses and hazards.

Confidentiality, Information Security and Data Protection ActAs a Trust employee you are legally required to uphold the confidentiality of all recordsheld by the Trust whether patient records, financial, personnel or Trust information. Thisduty lasts indefinitely and will continue if you are no longer employed by the Trust. All the information which identified individuals in whatever form, paper, picture, electronicdata, images or voice, is covered by the Data Protection Act 1988 and should bemanaged in accordance with this legislation.

You must consult your manager if you have any doubt as to the correct management ofthe records with which you work. Trust PoliciesThe Trust operates a range of policies, Human Resources, Clinical Practice etc. All Trustemployees must observe and adhere to the provisions outlined in these policies.ResearchThe Trust manages all research in accordance with the requirements of the ClinicalGovernance Framework. As an employee of the Trust, you must comply with all reportingrequirements, systems and duties of action put in place by the Trust to deliver researchgovernance.SafeguardingAll employees have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenand adults. Further guidance can be sought from your Line Manager. Infection ControlAll employees have a personal responsibility for adhering to the control of infection policy.

Person Specification

essential

• Registered General Nurse/Registered Children's Nurse/Registered Midwife through training at degree or diploma level

Essential and desirable

Essential

• Registered General Nurse/Registered Children's Nurse/Registered Midwife through training at degree or diploma level
• Willing to undertake further education within the specialty
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD) or revalidation
• Sound knowledge and understanding of neonatal nursing
• Able to plan, prioritise and evaluate evidenced based nursing care in accordance with NMC principles
• Basic IT skills
• Clear and accurate written and verbal communication
• Friendly and caring manner - able to deal with people in a sympathetic and sensitive manner
• Sharing and teaching knowledge of good practise with other health care professionals
• Good team player, supporting other members
• Willing to adapt to the changing needs of the service through working with new ideas, skills and knowledge

Desirable

• Experience in Neonatal Nursing would be an advantage
• Neonatal Life Support Course (NLS) Mentorship
• Experience of dealing with highly emotive situations
• Advanced IT skills

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

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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

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Burnley General Hospital

Casterton Avenue

Burnley

BB10 2PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)