Qualified in Speciality Staff Nurse NICU

Job overview

**To be a competent UK Qualified in Speciality Neonatal Nurse with the relevant qualification and provide evidence accordingly. Please note that if you do not possess this qualification your application will not be shortlisted**

To be responsible for promoting and implementing practice conducive to the development of high quality patient care.

To provide support and guidance to all staff.

Support the NICU Nurse in Charge with duties to ensure seamless running of the NICU.

Work and communicate well with the multi-disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

Carry out and advise/supervise junior staff.

To take charge of the clinical area if required.

To co-ordinate and monitor the progress of patients within their plan of care and to promptly and effectively communicate relevant changes  to the multi-disciplinary team.

Ensure Infection prevention and control guidelines and procedures are followed and high standards are maintained.

To ensure the safe custody, supply and administration of drugs and therapeutic substances in accordance with Trust policy.

To plan, develop and implement approaches to promote health and well being.

To ensure that clinical records and documentation are maintained accurately.

To be competent in a role during emergency situations and providing support to other members of the team.

To demonstrate advanced clinical skills and theoretical knowledge including enhanced practice.

To act as a role model and demonstrate expertise within their sphere of practice.

Use leadership skills to create an environment that is safe and supportive to ensure effective teamwork and a motivated, efficient workforce.

To ensure clinical incidents and near misses are accurately reported and acted upon in a timely manner.

To have an awareness of cot capacity whilst on duty.

**To be a competent UK Qualified in Speciality Neonatal Nurse with the relevant qualification and provide evidence accordingly. Please note that if you do not possess this qualification your application will not be shortlisted**

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about this role please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.