About this role
Job summary
o To work as a skilled member of the Neonatal team, to provide a high standard of holistic family integrated care to babies and their families on the Neonatal Unit.o Ability to promote and establish good relationships with babies and their families.o To possess excellent communication skills and effectively use at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team.o Responsible for assisting in delivering effective, specialised, high quality care, ensuring the area of work runs smoothly and efficiently.o Works under the supervision of a Senior Registered Practitioner.o Works within the boundaries of existing competence, adhering to local and national protocols / standard operating procedures and policies with advice available.o Delivers high standards of compassionate, dignified care, managing their time accurately and efficiently in cooperation of other staff members, tasks and resources effectively.o Undertakes training and assessment of peers and other staff as required.o Assist CSW/MSW staff on a shift-by-shift basis to provide family integrated care.o To support Senior Registered Practitioners in their duties and contribute to the holistic care of patients as part of a Multi - Disciplinary Team.o To ensure that the environment is clean, safe, tidy and welcoming for patients and visitors.o To undertake rotational work within the department including transitional care as / if required.
Main duties of the job
Delivering excellent standards of safe, compassionate care, recognising and incorporating the specific needs of patients.
Following a programme of training and assessment take responsibility for individual patient care under the supervision of a trained nurse as allocated by the nurse in charge, undertake the following procedures/ activities for infants and families requiring special care.
The role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First Recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million.
RCHTis responsible forthe provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as ourfacilities,andare committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting andretaininghighly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.
Job description Job responsibilities
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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE C or above in Maths and English NVQ level 4 health and social care or equivalent experience
Desirable
Baby Friendly Initiative train the trainer Infant feeding alternative qualification or evidence of further learning Completion of Neonatal Foundation Programme
Experience Essential
Neonatal experience as a health care assistant/ nursery nurse Understanding of Neonatal care
Desirable
Evidence of taking responsibility for a patient caseload under supervision Exposure to high dependency care of the Neonate Evidence of supporting registered nurses to improve the delivery of complex care
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).
Employer details Employer name Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address Neonatal Unit
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)