Deputy Sister Neonatal Unit

Job overview

We are looking for a Deputy Sister to provide clinical leadership in promoting the development of neonatal care in partnership with the family and multi - professional team, assessing, planning and implementing care and maintaining confidential accurate patient records.

The Neonatal Unit (Winchester) is an 18 cot, level 1+ unit comprising of 2 ICU cots, 2 high dependency cots, 1 cubicle and 8 nursery cots with 6 transitional care (TC) cots. Here you are provided with the opportunity to understand and learn the intricate skills of managing a preterm or sick new-born infant. You will gain understanding of the different equipment used, physiological parameters of the neonate and interventions required. This gives an opportunity to develop your skills in neonatal intensive care nursing or to build on existing skills.

At HHFT, we offer a full and comprehensive orientation package and professional support suited to your individual needs, alongside ongoing support from the Clinical Education Team, for you to achieve your full potential. We offer dedicated QIS / Child learning opportunities, often linked to the wider network, to enhance your continued professional development.

Main duties of the job

To facilitate a philosophy of family - centred care within the neonatal unit for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.

Accountable for own professional actions guided by Trust and unit policies and procedural guidelines.

To attend deliveries as part of the multi-professional resuscitation team.

To communicate highly sensitive and condition related information to parents/relatives where there are barriers to understanding.

Ensure the maintenance of confidential, accurate, up to date patient records.

To comply with Health and Safety Regulations by prompt identification and reporting of adverse environmental conditions / adverse incidents / equipment failure and accidents appropriately.

To maintain Data Protection, Confidentiality and Health and Safety according to Child Health Policy and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Foundation Trust Guidelines

To ensure efficiency in the ordering and use of supplies.

To participate at a senior level in the overall operational management of the neonatal unit.

To make effective use of manpower resources through participating in rosters and skill mix review.

To liaise with the multi – professional team in planning for new equipment and participate in the review of new equipment on trial.

To be responsible for the on-going appraisal of designated junior staff and students taking into account both their individual development needs and their contribution to the Child Health Business Plan and Neonatal Unit Objectives

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.