Nursery Nurse- SCBU/Transitional Care/Post Natal
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Ionawr 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £27,485.00 i £30,162.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £27485.00 - £30162.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 01 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Dunstable, LU4 0DZ |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9418-26-0063 |
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Following a programme of training and assessment take responsibility for individual patient care under the supervision of a trained nurse as allocated by the nurse in charge Undertake the following procedures/ activities for babies and families requiring Transitional Care/Post-natal and/or special care: Implement & evaluate the agreed plan of care, review and update plan accordingly Demonstrate an understanding of, assess, evaluate care in relation to infant hygiene, nutritional care, thermoregulatory care, monitoring and undertake associated practical aspects within sphere of responsibility Carry out daily checks and cleaning of specialised equipment used for infant feeding. To prepare babies feeds accurately and monitor and record their feeding. This includes the management of Naso/oro gastric tube feeding for which it is mandatory to achieve yearly competencies related to infant tube feeding. Registered Nurses or Non-Registered Nurses with competencies will perform the insertion of Naso/oro-gastric tubes. Support and assist mothers in breast-feeding/expressing Maintain cleanliness of the milk fridges/freezers and milk expressing equipment. Check temperatures and cleanliness milk fridges and freezers Care for stable infants receiving low flow oxygen including associated monitoring, recording of observations and correct use of equipment. Care for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome To assist in meeting the care and development needs of the babies and children. Report any changes in the infants condition to relevant personnel, and implement changes and evaluate care as directed Participate in wards rounds Ensure nurseries are adequately stocked Act as an advocate, liaise, report and document any relevant nursing or social issues to the registered nurse Work effectively and efficiently alongside Midwives in Transitional Care Demonstrate a basic understanding and practice of Child Protection including legislation and procedures and attend social care meetings as required Engage and interact effectively with carers, encouraging them to be actively involved in planning and delivering care to their infant, facilitating complete transfer of care To teach parent craft education in preparation for the families discharge to home Undertake parent IBLS training To maintain accurate patient records and charts up to date Undertake transfer of infants care to other wards, the Neonatal Outreach team and discharge to the community To accept the guidance and supervision of the Senior Nursing staff in order to learn and develop To ensure a high degree of safety at all times EDUCATION AND TRAINING Demonstrate responsibility for professional development by: Completion of Transitional Care training programme Personal Development Review Plan Practical application of knowledge gained Sharing of knowledge, skills and attitudes Keep up to date with changing practices and make full use of relevant training opportunities Practical application of knowledge gained through in-house and formal training opportunities Contribute to the learning environment. Participate in research as requested by registered nurse within own sphere of competency Contribute to the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based care in the writing of shared guidelines and protocols for care Attend all required mandatory updates COMMUNICATION Liaise and negotiate effectively with all professional disciplines and ancillary departments concerned with the care of children and babies. Attend and contribute to staff meetings Give concise verbal accounts of childs care to nurse in charge LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS Maintain confidentiality at all times Be familiar with unit/hospital emergency procedures Keep nurse in charge aware of any difficulties arising from patient treatment or accident to child, relative or staff Assist in filling out relevant forms Be aware of local policies, taking active steps to keep updated: Children Act/Child protection Health and safety Data protection and access to health records Disciplinary and Grievance procedure Complaints by parents/children Uniform Security Study/Annual and Maternity Leave Equal opportunity Individual Performance review (IPR) Use and store equipment correctly and safely. Share knowledge of babies/children with other members of staff Enhance own knowledge through private study and organised study days as appropriate.