Responsible for implementation of effective quality neonatal care to infants requiring Special Care, under the supervision of the registered nurse, following a holistic family centred model of practice
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Undertakes direct patient care to infants requiring Special Care within the scope of N.N.E.B diploma qualification or equivalent, under the supervision of a trained nurse
Competent in the use of specific medical devices required for the provision of special care
Contributes to resource management of the NICU/TCW
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
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Clinical
Under the supervision of a trained nurse take responsibility for individual patient care as allocated by the
nurse in charge
Undertake the following procedures/ activities for babies and families requiring special care
- Implement & evaluate the agreed plan of care, review and update plan accordingly
− Demonstrate an understanding of, assess, evaluate care in relation to infant hygiene, nutritional care, thermoregulatory carE, monitoring and undertake associated practical aspects within sphere of
responsibility.
− Carry out daily checks and cleaning of specialised equipment used for infant feeding.
− Support and assist mothers in breast-feeding/expressing.
− Care for stable infants receiving both high and low flow oxygen including associated monitoring
− Care for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome
− Report any changes in the infant’s condition to relevant personnel, and implement changes and evaluate
care as directed
− Participate in wards rounds
− Act as second checker for specified oral medications
− Ensure nurseries are adequately stocked
− Act as an advocate, liaise, report and document any relevant nursing or social issues to the registered
nurse
− Demonstrate a basic understanding and practice of Child Protection including legislation and procedures
and attend social care meetings as required.
− Engage and interact effectively with carers, encouraging them to be actively involved in planning and
delivering care to their infant, facilitating complete transfer of care.
− Take a primary role in planning, family education and preparation for discharge.
− Undertake parent IBLS training.
− Documentation of all care provided, (ensure all entries are countersigned by a trained member of staff) ?
− Undertake transfer of infants care to other wards, the Neonatal Outreach team and discharge to the community.
For further information please see attached job description
