Nursing Associates Neonates

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This is a fantastic opportunity to join the neonatal team based at St Richard's Hospital, Chichester for a fixed 1 year contract covering maternity leave. We are a Level 1 neonatal unit with 12 cots, providing care for babies at 32 weeks gestation and above. Our unit includes 2 High Dependency and 10 special care cots. We are dedicated to Family Integrated Care, supporting families to care for their babies in preparation for discharge.

You will be expected to work alongside the nursing team to provide excellent care to our families. You should be a qualified or near to qualifying nurse associate who is keen to work with families and neonates. We will offer ongoing training and support for professional development from our Clinical Educator. Opportunity to spend some time with our Community Neonatal Outreach Nurse working across our sites.

Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments can’t be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.

Candidates who have previously applied for this position will not be considered and therefore need not apply.

• Effective communication
• Work within your NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• Participate in discussions working with multidisciplinary teams
• Follow Health and Safety targets and Infection Prevention procedures
• Maintain awareness of evidence base and best practice in nursing care
• Provide best clinical care
• Accurate and clear documentation
• Continue with continuous learning and development

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level
3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

• Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification (or equivalent) as required for NMC registration.
• Be responsible for delivering high quality, patient centred, compassionate care under the leadership and direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) working within all aspects of the nursing process, providing high quality holistic and person-centred care to individuals.
• Support the registered nurse in the assessment, planning and evaluation of care with focus on promoting health and independence.
• Carry out specific clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the leadership and direction of a registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting.
• Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values.
• Be an accountable professional.
• Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.
• Have the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individual’s defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.

Please see our detailed job description for the main duties and responsibilities.

• Qualified Nursing Associate on the NMC register
• GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
• Completed Care certificate

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to access computerised data
• Care planning skills
• Previous experience of working in an inpatient environment
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Able to work under own initiative
• Previous experience working with babies or children