Are you a Registered Nurse or midwife , looking to work in a team providing exceptional Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care to babies and their families?
The babies in our care can be as premature at 22 weeks gestation and need many months of neurologically supportive developmental care. We also care for babies born at term with a variety of medical conditions.
Our team is a well established Level 3 unit providing a centre of excellence for babies requiring medical and neurological assessment and treatment, and a tertiary referral centre for the South west neonatal network.
Our unit has 32 cots, comprising of 8 ITU ,8 HDU and 16 SC, with an additional 10 cots on our Transitional Care Ward.
The postholder will:
Work and communicate effectively within the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the successful provision of the service.
Take personal responsibility and accountability for ensuring that Trust and local policies and procedures are known and followed and will ensure duties are carried out in accordance with the advisory guidelines and practice set out in the NMC code of Professional conduct.
Be responsible for assessment, planning, provision, maintenance and evaluation of family centred patient care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team and the infants parent.
Take responsibility for the supervision and guidance of other staff including health care assistants and students on a daily basis.
Actively contribute to the provision of a good learning environment by taking on the role of mentor/assessor for learners e.g. Student nurses and support worker roles.
May be designated to take charge of the ward/department in the absence of the ward manager or senior nurse after two years in post and on an occasional basis within the first two years in post.
Continue to develop through the acquisition of further skills, knowledge and competencies that will be determined within the clinical teams and in alignment with NBT workforce strategy.
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
For a full overview of the Job Description and Person Specification, please refer to the PDF documents attached as an additional documents to this advert.
Clinical Duties:
Organise and participate in the delivery of high standards of evidence based nursing care and manage a caseload on a shift by shift basis
Take responsibility in carrying out required, planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies
To report to the appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team any significant changes in a patient’s condition or situation
Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives and members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills
Responsible for taking charge of the ward/department in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility if required
Take responsibility as a co-ordinator for the delivery of care of patients in a defined area
To contribute towards health promotion for all patients by providing education, support and advice, as necessary to patient’s families.
Ensure referral to appropriate professionals or agencies as required
Ensure the safe ordering, administration and custody of patients’ medication according to Trust policies and procedures
In the absence of senior staff be responsible for delegation and supervision of appropriate work to other qualified staff, health care support workers and students
Where relevant to be responsible for and assist in co-ordinating discharge planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary team
Where relevant, responsible for the admission, assessment and preparation of patients undergoing treatment or investigations
To take personal responsibility for ensuring that patients and their families are treated with courtesy, the individual needs of patients and their families are respected, and confidentiality is maintained at all times
Liaise effectively with other disciplines or departments as appropriate
To be able to act in emergency situations and to be familiar with emergency procedures including fire and resuscitation. To be responsible for the support and direction of junior staff in such situations according to Trust policy
To be responsible for ensuring provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues
Ensure the readiness for use of special equipment and the availability of nursing supplies in conjunction with the senior ward nurses
Ensure the safe custody of patients’ valuables and property according to Trust policies
Report to nurse in charge/line manager all complaints, incidents or accidents involving self, staff, patients, visitors and complete relevant documentation according to Trust procedure
Be responsible for reporting and documenting any broken or damaged equipment according to Trust policy
To have detailed knowledge of Manual handling regulations particularly with regards to the moving and handling of patients
Ensure safe storage and disposal of substances hazardous to health in accordance with Trust policy Ensure availability of facilities for disposal of sharps, toxic/cytoxic waste in accordance with trust policy
In support of senior staff or ward manager assist with monitoring and report to ensure stock levels are maintained and that the correct quantities are in supply
To be aware of the directorate bleep holding function
To have an awareness of the requirements for staffing the ward or department
Undertake aspects of ward administration as agreed by the ward /department manager
Perform initial assessment of patients’ condition and ongoing patient management as appropriate
Maintain clear concise patient records and documentation adhering to national standards and trust policies and procedures
Order tests, access and act upon results including making referrals to other members of the healthcare team
Provide concise handovers to other members of the multi-disciplinary team
Coordinate effectively a team of support workers/ learners in care/therapy delivery
Initiate and participate with cardio-pulmonary resuscitation procedures
