Staff Nurse - Neonates (Qualified or Qualifying 2024 only)

at  Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Ability to organise own workload with regard to assessing patient needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of a programme of care which is evidence based ensuring that the family are fully involved in this process. Ability to respond to complex/demanding patient situations both clinically and administratively. Carries out fundamental and enhanced nursing duties within Trust policies, procedures and guidelines reporting to the sisters/ charge nurses and providing feedback on issues of concern and performance management. Practices models of nursing and evidence based care which contributes to the quality of the patients / family experience.
Works as part of the multidisciplinary team fostering good inter-departmental relationships and helping to achieve continuous quality improvement. Continuously develops relevant skills and knowledge within the clinical specialty. Promotes health education and health promotion. Has a keen safety focus.
Involves the family appropriately in decision making. Deals effectively and sensitively with clients issues, collaborating with the PALS service and adhering to the Trusts policy on handling complaints. Actively participates in all aspects of the Clinical Governance process. Works within national policy frameworks relevant to Infants, Children, Young People and their families.
Responsibility for ensuring that adequate stock levels are maintained and that robust systems are in place for the ordering of supplies. Reports clinical incidents in a timely and accurate manner in order to aid the learning of the wider team and manage future risk. Professional Responsible as a registered nurse / Midwife for the control and administration of drugs within the regulations as per Bradford Teaching Foundation Hospitals NHS Trust, the NMC and national legislation. Develops skills and knowledge in Clinical Practice completing the Yorkshire Neonatal Network Competencies within six months of commencement of the role.
Agrees to apply for Neonatal foundation programme by the end of probationary period. Acts as Assessor/Mentor and there will be an expectation to attend appropriate courses and training as dictated by appraisal/management. Acts as a preceptor. Works within the NMC Code of Practice.
Practices agreed models of nursing and systems of care as directed by the Ward/Department Senior Sister. Is involved in new initiatives, supporting the Ward/Department Senior Sister in their implementation. Is prepared to present topics of interest, developments, feedback from Courses/Study days to peers and seniors if requested. Participates in developments relating to clinical governance.
Staff/self development Agrees personal development plan and maintains an up-to-date Knowledge and Skills Framework folder. Has understanding/involvement in Clinical Audit. Maintains a personal, professional profile. Attends mandatory training.
Develops within the scope of professional practice. Works towards actively achieving appraisal outcomes. Is involved in clinical supervision as required. Participates with Special Interest groups developing up to date practice Ensures staff are supported, educated, and informed.
Is familiar with the role and responsibilities of the senior nursing team within the Neonatal Unit. There is an expectation that applicants will contribute to their teams and ward development Commits to attend/engage with all education opportunities offered by the management team when asked. This includes the Qualified in Specialty NICU Nurse course (fully funded). Research Supports the implementation of evidence based nursing care.
Supports staff to carry out relevant literature searches pertinent to patient care. Develops and implements a strategy for the evaluation of health care interventions. Facilitates opportunities for staff to investigate practice using the appropriate methodological approaches

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