Job summary
- Main area
- Neonates
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 289-SC-2424
- Employer
- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- West Middlesex
- Town
- Iselworth
- Salary
- £31,081 - £33,665 per annum incl. HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Nursery Nurse/Nurse Associate for Neonatal Transitional Care
NHS AfC: Band 4
Job overview
The Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) provides care for premature babies and/or sick newborn babies that require admission. Neonatal Transitional Care (NTC) provides care for a wide range of newborn babies who are medically stable and predominantly well but require additional observation, treatment and support; more than that which is usually provided within the usual post-natal care pathway.
The role of the Nursing Associate/Nursery Nurses on both the SCBU and the NTC will be to work independently under the leadership of Registered Nurses/Midwives, working within the sphere of nursing care and within all aspects of the nursing process.
The post holder will be rotating between both SCBU and NTC to provide holistic family centred care for Special Care infants under supervision of Postnatal Ward Midwives/SCBU Nurse in Charge, to actively support breastfeeding initiatives and to educate, support and encourage parents to care for their babies and facilitate timely discharge.
Main duties of the job
Practice with the NMC Code of professional conduct (NMC, 2018) as well as the Trust Policies Procedures and Guidelines.
Under leadership and direction of the Registered Nurse/Midwife ensure that patients have appropriate individualised, clinical assessments.
Communicate effectively
Support the SCBU NIC/Midwife in Charge in ensuring that nursing practice reflects current clinical developments, evidence based guidance and is based on sound nursing audit and research, identifying opportunities for the promotion and participation in such activities and assists in the setting and monitoring of standards. .
Maintain clear, accurate and effective record keeping such as feed charts and observation charts.
Administer oral medicines safely and in a timely manner guided by organisational medicines management policies.Act as a good role model at all times and maintain a professional manner at all times.Work within Health & Safety Regulations ensuring both personal and client safety, adhering to Trust policies at all times.Actively participate in audit/research where appropriate. To be aware of and comply with all relevant and locally agreed policies such as Clinical Operations Policy for the NTC and SCBU, including the admission criteria and the workflows. Under the supervision of the SCBU Nurse in charge/Midwife Charge, to take responsibility for a defined group of babies and give appropriate nursing care to those babies at the direction of the nurse in charge.
Working for our organisation
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Have an understanding of Risk Management and report risk management issues to appropriate personnel.
• Ensure efficient use of resources and limit wastage.
• Assist in the implementation of the Baby Friendly Initiative and support parents on their choice of feed
• Take responsibility for own professional development, supported and facilitated by the Trust and the neonatal practice development team.
• Attend mandatory and clinical based study days in accordance with the Trust and SCBU requirements
• Ensure all their actions put patient safety first by accessing training and supervision appropriately before carrying out any new tasks
• Provide a suitable learning environment for students.
• Provide support and supervision to learners.
• Assist in the orientation of new starters to the clinical area
Person specification
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Essential criteria
- Have an understanding of Risk Management and report risk management issues to appropriate personnel. • Ensure efficient use of resources and limit wastage. • Assist in the implementation of the Baby Friendly Initiative and support parents on their choice of feed • Take responsibility for own professional development, supported and facilitated by the Trust and the neonatal practice development team. • Attend mandatory and clinical based study days in accordance with the Trust and SCBU requirements • Ensure all their actions put patient safety first by accessing training and supervision appropriately before carrying out any new tasks • Provide a suitable learning environment for students. • Provide support and supervision to learners. • Assist in the orientation of new starters to the clinical area
- Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice
- NNEB or Equivalent CACHE certificate/BTEC diploma
- Care Certificate.
- GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or equivalent.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge IT skills appropriate to the role.
- Ability to work well in a team. Ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.
- Previous experience of working with children or babies in a healthcare setting.
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non- verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Good team player
- bility to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to Nursing Associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact.
Desirable criteria
- QCF in Care / Health and Social Care Level 2/3 or equivalent experience.
- Qualification or evidence of additional appropriate courses
- Safeguarding children training
- Holds recognised breast feeding course certificate
- Holds recognised training certificate to teach parents basic life support
- Knowledge on Badgernet EPR
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Claire Salgin
- Job title
- Neonatal Unit Manager SCBU
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07471020268
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