Neonatal Nurse

Band 5 nurse post on the Neonatal Unit at Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust, a 22-cot Level Two Local Neonatal Unit within the Yorkshire and Humber Neonatal network. The work centres on assessing and delivering family-centred care for sick and pre-term infants in intensive, high dependency and special care cots, with the nurse also acting as assessor and preceptor for learners and new starters.

The unit admits around 450 babies and offers a comprehensive preceptorship package. Candidates need NMC registration.

• Assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate care programmes for babies in intensive, high dependency and special care, as allocated by the Nurse in Charge
• Carry out all relevant forms of care competently and without direct supervision
• Communicate with parents, carers and families about sensitive, complex and routine care, using the wider multi-professional team as appropriate and keeping information confidential
• Demonstrate duties to learners and new starters and act as Assessor or Preceptor
• Maintain accurate written and electronic records in line with Trust and NMC regulations
• Demonstrate competency in the safe and appropriate use of unit equipment, reporting faults and cleaning or dismantling equipment after use
• Admit, transfer and discharge neonates in line with working practice and Trust and unit policies
• Maintain competency in intravenous administration, following Trust policies on medicines management, health and safety and infection control
• Prepare and receive reports from staff, building good communication and working relationships

• NMC registration as a registered nurse

• Up-to-date knowledge in clinical practice
• Planning, assessing, implementing and evaluating patient care
• Prioritising tasks
• Developing and maintaining positive working relationships
• Good interpersonal skills and clear verbal and written communication
• Adaptable and flexible

• Enthusiasm and a commitment to high-quality care
• Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally
• Passion for working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Collaborative approach to care and a drive for innovation

• Comprehensive preceptorship package
• Support for work-life balance
• Staff networks for equality, diversity and inclusion