About this role
Job summary
The Neonatal Unit at the James Paget Hospital is a Special Care Unit (SCU). We have 9 cots and provide short term Intensive Care, on-going High Dependency and Special Care for babies from 30 weeks. We have the facilities to stabilise babies prior to transfer for further Intensive Care. We also provide Transitional Care for babies on the Postnatal Ward. We are part of the East of England Neonatal Network and work closely with the other hospitals within our cluster.
The post holder will provide family centred, evidence based care for babies and their families on the Neonatal Unit and Transitional Care.
The post holder will be a Registered Children's Nurse, Registered Adult Nurse or Registered Midwife and will provide family centred care for our patients and their families, following competency based learning. If not already completed, you will be expected to complete the Neonatal Qualified in Speciality course. The post holder will need to be flexible to the needs of the Neonatal and Paediatric service.
The role will give the post holder experience of working in a small but busy Neonatal Unit and there will be further opportunities to develop the role further depending on experience and interests.
The post holder will be expected to attend all mandatory training and all relevant training for neonatal care including: Baby Friendly Breastfeeding course, Newborn Life Support course and Assessor/Supervisor for students training.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to deliver a high standard of Family Centred Care. Provide family centred, evidence-based care for babies requiring Intensive Care (short term), High Dependency and Special Care. Communicate effectively with members of the multi-disciplinary team across Neonatal, Paediatric and Maternity departments. To create a culture of continuous quality improvement through audit, learning from complaints and patient/family feedback. To promote a friendly and supportive environment for parents and relatives in which they can learn to care for their babies in preparation for discharge. To be an advocate for the babies and to promote effective communication with all members of the multi-disciplinary team including parents.
About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Job description Job responsibilities
To create the correct environmental atmosphere within which babies are cared for. To ensure that patients are given consistent, gold standard care which is benchmarked against evidence based practice. To ensure patients needs and parent support follows the Unit policy of providing family centred care. To provide parental support to ensure a safe and timely discharge. To attend all mandatory training and keeping accurate records. To administer medication in accordance with NMC and trust guidelines. To document all care given in accordance with NMC and trust guidelines. To ensure safe use of equipment and attend training as required. To ensure that uniform policy is adhered to fully. To support junior members of staff. Follow Infection Control policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC Registered Nurse or Midwife
Desirable
Neonatal Unit experience QIS
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of Neonatal standards and guidance
Skills Essential
Good, effective communication skills Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
IV competency
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.
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 James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Neonatal Unit - James Paget University Hospital
Lowestoft Road, Gorleston
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
NR31 6LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)