Neonatal Staff Nurse

Act as a role model in customer service towards visitors to the hospital. To facilitate any measures to help achieve directorate and Trust targets and disseminate all appropriate information to all members of the nursing team. Undertake induction and competency programmes appropriate to the role. Take responsibility for the management and organisation of the clinical area.
Participate in setting and reviewing standards for practice and evaluating outcomes as part of the clinical governance agenda. Undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific development and competency Programmes. To contribute to annual appraisal and be responsible for own personal performance / development plan to achieve KSF outline for role. Able to identify learning needs in self, negotiating a Personal Development Plan recognising own limitations.
To undertake any expanded roles deemed necessary for the role following the Trust policy Expansion of Professional Practice for Registered Healthcare Practitioners. To be responsible for the safe supply, storage, administration, checking and disposal of medications including controlled drugs. To promote and maintain effective communication both written and verbal. Undertake the Neonatal Qualified in Specialty Course.
Actively undertake education, development and supervision of other staff members, assisting them in meeting work demands to provide a quality patient experience. Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families. To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of patient care. To coordinate the patients discharge arrangements in accordance with NGH Local Discharge Policy.
To ensure the education of patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified. Assist the ward manager in the completion of a training needs analysis and ensure compliance of the team with Trust expectations in relation to mandatory training, role specific training and appraisals. Assist the ward manager in the development of team members through education and support. Assist the Ward Manager in the monitoring of the workload and skill mix and ensuring the ward operates effectively and safely.
Ensure that self and all nursing staff practice at all times in accordance with the NMC code of professional practice, raising any concerns with the ward Manager. To maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and act as a assessor in the supervision and teaching of less experienced staff, supporting and facilitating their development. Contribute to the development of Trust and directorate policies, procedures, standards and guidelines and ensure compliance of self and others.