Neonatal Homecare Nurse

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Develop and facilitate others in promoting an evidence based learning culture and practice, supporting new starters and students.

Recognise , prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations

Take responsibility for the care needs of individual allocated patients, referring to the Band 6/7 when necessary for advice .

Provide evidence of work diary , identifying planned visits in accordance with lone worker policy

Monitor and inform of relevant changes of care plan required to meet the health needs of our babies following assessment and discussion of any changes to their condition by appropriate escalation

Work as one team , providing cross site cover as required
• The job holder will take a proactive role in the education and training of the multidisciplinary team(s), providing on-going supervision and support where neonates require on- going care needs within neonatal outreach.
• To work effectively and efficiently as an Outreach team member as well as independently in the planning, assessment, implementation and evaluation of neonatal community care.
• Report safeguarding concerns, follow safe guarding advice, initiate action/referrals where appropriate.
• To be confident and competent within the Outreach setting as a lone worker in accordance with trust policy
• Ensure that fully accurate, complete and contemporaneous nursing records are written and maintained for each patient

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse Child , Adult branch/ Midwife

Desirable criteria

• QIS in Neonatal Care
• Post registration training in community care of the neonate
• Neonatal Foundations course
• Teaching and assessing qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Minimum of 2 years Neonatal (or relevant post registration
• Experience eg Health Visiting or Community Paediatrics

Desirable criteria

• Community experience

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria

• Good standard of spoken and written English
• Good listening and communication skills
• Diplomacy

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria

• Effective decision making and problem solving
• Self reflective

Desirable criteria

• Audit /research / Education experience

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

• Adaptable and flexible with working hours and conditions
• Able to prioritise own workload
• Excellent time keeping
• Conscientious

Desirable criteria

• Displays motivation and ideas of own future career pathway and personal development planning

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• Staff are expected to engage in compassionate & inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential criteria

• Good attendance Record
• Able to work cross site
• Car owner with current driving licence

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

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