Nursing Associates for Neonates - Chichester, United Kingdom - 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

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Chichester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and dynamic Neonatal Nursing Associates to join our teams at the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU).

Our SCBU is a 12 cot unit delivering 2 High Dependency Care cots and 10 special care cots.

Our unit is part of the Thames, Valley and Wessex Operating Delivery Network who are very innovative and supportive of our staff training and development.

We have a sister unit at Worthing known as Beeding SCBU and there is an expectation, in busy times, you will be expected to go and support at Worthing if needed.

You will be supporting our teams to care for babies who are requiring special care nursing on our wards. You will be caring for premature and term babies supporting parents, carers and families with their babies' care.

Previous applicants need not apply

Ideally you should have had some children or neonatal experience and are keen to work with families to give the best holistic family integrated care.

You must be a qualified Nursing Associate with registration with substantial post -registration experience. For your commitment, we will offer ongoing training and development to support you in your roles.

Summary of details include:

Effective communication
Work within your NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Participate in discussions working with multidisciplinary teams
Follow Health and Safety targets and Infection Prevention procedures
Maintain awareness of evidence base and best practice in nursing care
Provide best clinical care
Accurate and clear documentation
To continue with continuous learning and development

Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS.

As one of theUK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives:

We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put ourPatient First.

Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs.

This can be seen in ourwellbeing programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us:

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be.

From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop.

We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Be responsible for delivering high quality, patient centred, compassionate care under the leadership and direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) working within all aspects of the nursing process, providing high quality holistic and personcentred care

to individuals.

Support the registered nurse in the assessment, planning and evaluation of care with focus on promoting health and independence.
Carry out specific clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the leadership and direction of a registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting.
Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values.
Be an accountable professional.
Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.
Have the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individual's defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.

Please see our detailed job description for the main duties and responsibilities.