Neonatal Community Outreach Nurse - Band 6

at  North Bristol NHS Trust

The post holder will be a qualified neonatal nurse (QIS) competent to provide a high standard of professional practice within the Neonatal Community Outreach Team.
You will participate in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of babies and their families following discharge from the Neonatal Unit at Southmead Hospital who meet the referral criteria to the service, including those with complex neonatal conditions. The postholder will actively support the Neonatal Community Outreach Lead, assisting in the safe, effective, and efficient management of the Outreach team caseload and deputising in their absence.
You will be part of an MDT working from a level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit within the Southwest Neonatal Network serving the northern part of the network. The unit has 34 cots comprising of 8 intensive care, 8 high dependency and 18 special care cots. The team are committed to providing quality care; highly motivated to learn and be part of a dedicated team with a strong focus on family integrated care which extends the care to the home environment.
You will assume responsibility for undertaking tasks delegated by the Outreach Lead including mentoring roles, auditing, and clinical governance, and will promote an environment that is conducive to learning, supporting, and participating in the supervision/teaching of new staff, students on placement and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Independently participate in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of babies and their families following discharge from the Neonatal unit.

• Work with other members of the outreach team to ensure a high quality of care is maintained.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Act as a resource of specialist knowledge and expertise to ensure optimum and appropriate care delivery to babies and their families in the community and when discharge planning.
• Work alongside parents and caregivers in the assessment of needs and how they may be met within the home including providing instruction, demonstration and written information in Basic Life Support and Safe sleeping in accordance with recognised body once relevant training is obtained.
• Participate in the identification and delivery of Palivizumab immunisation clinic during the specified period once necessary training is obtained.
• Lead and support staff and student nurses in the absence of more senior nursing grades.
• Participate in teaching, supervision and mentorship of students and other staff.
• Act as team leader for advice, expertise, and support in the absence of senior nursing staff.
• Demonstrate effective time management and leadership skills.
• Work closely with Outreach Lead to further develop managerial and leadership skills.
• Demonstrate continuous responsibility for the management of the caseload as required.

Come and join our friendly team of experienced Neonatal Outreach Nurses who are committed to facilitating early discharge for our babies and their families at our Level 3 NICU at Southmead Hospital.
We provide a wealth of experience and knowledge, supporting our families within the home setting and empowering parents to care for their babies.
We are a supportive team and work closely with the nursing and medical team on the Neonatal Unit.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Bristol is consistently voted the best place to live in the UK, with vibrant local music, arts and gastronomic scenes, a wide range of modern and state of the art shopping, recreation and leisure facilities, a wealth of great local family days out, fantastic transport links for local, national and internal holidays, and it has a rich history. If you prefer country, village or smaller town living, our Trust is also easily commutable from a range of attractive locations in North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and South Wales.
For a comprehensive list of main responsibilities please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Please refer the Job description for details