Neonatal Nursery Nurse - Huntingdon

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Neonatal Services at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for Band 4 Nursery Nurse for our level 1 Special Care Baby Unit  at Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Huntingdon.

The post holder is expected to work closely with all disciplines to ensure the delivery of a high standard of care for babies and their families in the ward/department.

*Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice*

Main duties of the job

• Provide individualised holistic nursing care in a sensitive manner, under the supervision of registered nursing staff.
• To have an understanding of the importance of the family’s contribution to care, support them during their baby’s admission and involve them in the care as appropriate.
• To act as an advocate for babies within the ward/department.
• Understand the importance of the need for confidentiality and information sharing.
• Play an active role in health promotion and parent craft teaching.
• To adhere to policies laid down by the Trust and inform the nurse in charge of shift on matters that affect implementation of the agreed policies.
• Ensure due regard to given customs, values and spiritual beliefs of families.
• Ensure accurate and clear records are kept according to NMC guidelines for Records and Record Keeping and ensure all written records are countersigned by a registered nurse.
• Participate in a clinical supervision group and contribute to regular ward meetings.
• Maintain knowledge base by attending relevant training.
• Actively participate in Service Development Projects and Initiatives such as undertaking Link Nurse Roles, within sphere of knowledge and practice, and membership of ward project groups/working parties with the support and supervision of senior staff.
• Work cross site within neonatal services if required. Orientation will be provided.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role.  Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.