NICU Coordinator
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 23 Ionawr 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £56,276.00 i £63,176.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £56276.00 - £63176.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 04 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | London, SW10 9NH |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9289-SC-261 |
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Education and TrainingWith the Neonatal education lead and Neonatal matron identify the training needs of the neonatal nursing staff in relation to knowledge and competence in providing evidence-based practice in preparing the parents for their babys discharge.Provide formal and informal teaching sessions to all neonatal staff to facilitate understanding of the importance of planning the discharge process early in the journey of the baby and parents/carers that is evidence based.Develop, maintain and deliver a discharge training programme for the parents to ensure competency and safety prior to discharge.Lead and contribute to the health education of families, ensuring that all families receive appropriate advice and support to maintain/achieve a healthy lifestyle.Act as a mentor to student nurses and midwives. Participate in the orientation, supervision and on-going development of junior and new staff.To support the process of continuous quality improvement, assisting in audits and the development of policies and protocols. Formally evaluate the discharge processes and suggest and implement changes in light of such findings. Management and LeadershipTo provide leadership and management for a team of nurses. Including absence management, identifying training and development needs and completing appraisals.To ensure all incidents are reported and documented as per the Trusts Risk Management Policy. To participate in all aspects of Clinical Governance including investigations completing risk reports to support quality improvement.Maintain a safe working environment, recognising the health and safety requirements of patients, learners, staff and visitors within the area, and undertaking risk assessment and management on a shift basis.Develop robust systems to ensure data quality pertaining to timely discharge and complex care is auditable. Ensure screening processes are up to date and clear records are kept within a timely fashionSupport the Neonatal Matron in recruitment and retention where required and directed.To identify and investigate any issues of conduct, discipline and performance within the team in accordance with trust policy and to liaise with the designated Matron and HR teamTo develop ward/unit policies and guidelines and to ensure these are implemented and audited to ensure compliance and best practice.In conjunction with the matron, nurse in charge and Medical team ensure the optimal cot usage, facilitating timely admission and discharge of babies.Be flexible in the work schedule in order to provide cross cover where and when needed. Assist the matron and other senior nursing staff in adjusting staffing levels to meet the demand and delivery of a cost effective serviceTo be familiar with the trust and division objectives and to ensure key performance indicators are met in particular in relation to saving lives and staff individual performance reviews Professional DevelopmentDemonstrated an insight into own personal professional development, contributing to the process of identifying own educational and clinical training needs through annual appraisal. Be responsible for undertaking timely annual appraisals for own team.Maintain own development and continue clinical competency by working clinical shifts in all areas of the NICU with a ratio of 80:20, including taking charge as required by the matron.Undertake mandatory training according to Trust requirements.To act in accordance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Policy and Service developmentTo be actively involved in the development of Trust policies and procedures, providing specialist input, leading their implementation and reinforce their use.To take the lead in ensuring compliance to Trust policies and procedures amongst the multi-disciplinary team.Plan and lead projects relating to local policy and service development.To be aware of service delivery plans, participating in planning for future activity and identifying outcome measures of care.To develop and contribute to projects relating to local / Network or National care policy, and service development to embed evidence based practice and ensure best patient care.To Lead/attend Family Support meetings as representative of the neonatal unit in the role as neonatal community nurse to aid discharge.To work as part of a team to advise senior staff on service and staff development needs in specialist area.Has knowledge of and adheres to the Trust Policy of Child Protection.Participate in evaluation of the service by collecting and preparing statistics and information as required.Ensure that nursing practices comply with Trust policies and procedures. Other DutiesManage performance and sickness of team members in line with Trust policies.Ensure that patient satisfaction surveys are carried out regularly and areas of concern addressed.Participate in the management of the budget and contribute to annual cost saving exercises.Contribute towards ensuring that the budget is managed efficiently and effectively.Provide cover for colleagues as appropriate.Assist in producing ad hoc reports and in project work.Undertake any other duties requested as appropriate to the banding. CommunicationEnsure all communication, which may be complex, contentious or sensitive, is undertaken in a responsive and inclusive manner, focusing on improvement and ways to move forward.Ensure all communication is presented appropriately to the different recipients, according to levels of understanding, type of communication being imparted and possible barriers such as language, culture, understanding or physical or mental health conditions.This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and his/her manager.All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. You must never undertake any duties that are outside your area of skill or knowledge level. If you are unsure you must seek clarification from a more senior member of staff.