The Neonatal Clinical Support Worker will primarily work alongside the Neonatal Nursing Team, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Midwives and mothers in caring for neonates requiring support in a Special Care or Transitional Care setting.
1. The neonatal clinical support worker must assist the Registered Neonatal Nurse/Midwife to maintain a high standard of care.
2. The neonatal clinical support worker must be accountable to the Registered Neonatal Nurses/Midwives that she is working with.
3. The neonatal clinical support worker will maintain the dignity of patients and parents/carers at all times, respecting their individual needs and wishes.
4. The neonatal clinical support worker will observe changes in the condition of babies, take the prescribed actions and report promptly and accurately to the Nurse/Midwife in Charge.
5. The neonatal clinical support worker must be aware of the Trust guidance and policies on all aspects of Health and Safety including Infection control and COSHH (care of substances hazardous to health
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
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1. The neonatal clinical support worker will prioritise the workload, and participate in nursing procedures following instruction / education and at the discretion of a qualified Neonatal Nurse/Midwife. This includes:
- Carrying out regular observations of temperature, pulse, respirations and heart rate. This also includes oxygen saturation rate when requested. The findings should be recorded on the observation chart and reported to the Neonatal Nurse responsible for overall care of the neonate.
- Undertaking blood tests on neonates for:
- monitoring of glucose levels in babies on the BM protocol
- Serum bilirubin levels
- Newborn Blood spot screening test
- Undertaking naso/oro-gastric tube feeding. The opportunity exists to develop this competency following training and assessment.
- Collection of microbiology samples as requested, such as eye swabs, urine and stool samples.
- Assist Registered Nurses/Midwives and mothers in caring for babies undergoing phototherapy.
- Remove intravenous cannula at the direction of the midwife or Neonatal Nurse and assist with medical procedures such as blood taking, cannulation and lumbar puncture.
- Make accurate entries in the baby’s notes and IT systems, informing the Nurse/Midwife who has overall responsibility for the baby that you have done so, and ensure the entry is countersigned by same.
