Job summary The Neonatal Unit at Blackpool currently cares for around 500 babies per year.
The unit is a designated level 2 unit with 16 cots; 2 of which are intensive care, 2 high dependency and 12 low dependency.
There are 6 additional family rooms within the neonatal unit for Transitional Care and parent/carer accommodation.
Our community outreach team supports families following discharge home.We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated nurses to join our friendly neonatal team.
Successful applicants can expect to receive awell-developed, robust induction/preceptorship programme.
Successful applicants who are not already qualified in speciality, will be required to undertake a training pathway to achieve a qualification in neonatal care which will include travel to a local tertiary unit for further experience.
Main duties of the job The unit employs both qualified adult & paediatric nurses who are required to work in all levels of care within the unit and across our flexible transitional care service, both within the designated family rooms within the neonatal unit and within the maternity setting.Successful applicants will have a supportive role to the Nurse in charge, ensuring the needs of the unit are met, assisting the non-registered workforce and students.
The role requires close working with others in the MDT to deliver high quality care to neonates, prioritising and delivering nursing care and assessment as needed.
Successful applicants would be expected to demonstrate high standards of care and set examples of best practise, ensuring patients' safety, privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.
About us Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester.
The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live.
In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower.
Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade.
Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Job description Job responsibilities Improving Patient Safety Ensure all policies/protocols/standards are upheld and abide by all policies and procedures regarding implementation of infection prevention and control issues.Maintain Health and Safety for all staff, patients, visitors and members of the multidisciplinary team following the Trusts policy.The post holder must comply with all relevant policies, procedures and training on infection prevention and control Improving Patient Experience Our patients expect to be looked after with compassion, competence, to feel cared for with high regard for their privacy and dignity.Encourage completion of the patient experience survey prior to discharge so feedback can be gained to improve service provision.Promote family centred care, ensuring that families feel valued, well informed and listened to.Be available for families to speak to about their babys care in order that issues be resolved as early as possible and escalate concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse/Midwife/RSCN Willingness to undertake teaching and assessing qualification Willingness to undertake study in relevant speciality subject Desirable Post registration qualification in neonates Mentorship qualification Experience Essential Ability to teach peers within clinical area Evidence of continuous professional development Recent experience in an acute clinical environment Experience of team and ward management Desirable Experience of working with neonates or an intensive care environment Competent in IV drug administration Experience of working as part of an MDT Skills Essential Ability to establish priorities Team Player & Team Leadership qualities Assertiveness Good time management and organisational skills Basic skills Decision maker Problem solver Excellent communication skills Ability to multitask Ability to prioritise Ability to handle conflict Desirable Leadership skills Venepuncture & Cannulation skills