NHS
Nursery Nurse
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Job Description
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- Provide a high standard of individualised care to mothers and babies in line with evidence based best practice and Trust guidelines and policies.
- Using evidence-based practice, assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of family-centred care for a defined group of patients.
- Under direction of the midwife undertake observations on mothers and babies.
- Use equipment to support the care of transitional care babies (for example: Blood glucose monitoring, warmer cots, NG tubes and tube feeding, saturations monitors, phototherapy units).
- Informs, involves and educates the families regarding their babies care and developmental needs.
- Assists families in developing appropriate skills to become confident in caring for their babies following discharge home.
- Communicates effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team and with outside agencies involved in provision or planning of care.
- Communicates professionally and effectively with parents and visitors.
- Provide a high standard of individualised care to mothers and babies in line with evidence based best practice and Trust guidelines and policies.
- Using evidence-based practice, assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of family-centred care for a defined group of patients.
- Under direction of the midwife undertake observations on mothers and babies.
- Use equipment to support the care of transitional care babies (for example: Blood glucose monitoring, warmer cots, NG tubes and tube feeding, saturations monitors, phototherapy units).
- Informs, involves and educates the families regarding their babies care and developmental needs.
- Assists families in developing appropriate skills to become confident in caring for their babies following discharge home.
- Communicates effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team and with outside agencies involved in provision or planning of care.
- Communicates professionally and effectively with parents and visitors.
- NVQ 3 or above Health & Social Care or equivalent subject.
- GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above
- Safeguarding children and families
- Previous experience of care of newborn babies/children.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of working in a hospital or community health care setting.
- Basic Computer skills.
- Ability to adapt to a variety of situations.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the provision of individualised care.
- Ability to teach parents and families
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Demonstrates a willingness to develop own and others professional skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- NVQ 3 or above Health & Social Care or equivalent subject.
- GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above
- Safeguarding children and families
- Previous experience of care of newborn babies/children.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of working in a hospital or community health care setting.
- Basic Computer skills.
- Ability to adapt to a variety of situations.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the provision of individualised care.
- Ability to teach parents and families
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Demonstrates a willingness to develop own and others professional skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Job summary
Nursery Nurse
Department: Neonatal Unit
Band 4: £26,530 - £29,114 Per annum pro rata
Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week rotating days/nights/weekends, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
With our provision expanding to include a dedicated place for Transitional Care, an opportunity has arisen to recruit additional Nursery Nurses to our team. We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic, and committed individuals to join our team. You will work alongside nursing and midwifery colleagues across Special Care and Transitional Care.
Our level 2 Neonatal Unit at Milton Keynes currently cares for approximately 400 infants per year with a variety of neonatal medical problems in Intensive, High Dependency, Special Care and Outreach.
We have exciting plans to develop a brand-new Women and Children's Centre at MKUH.
As part of enhancing Family Integrated Care (FiC) in the Neonatal Unit, we are excited to have the opportunity to welcome new members to our team. We would welcome applications from qualified Nursery Nurses with experience in a hospital setting as well as those who would be new to this environment.
FiC is central to the unit ethos and the successful applicant will play a crucial role in facilitating this. Each shift you will be allocated special care patients to be responsible for planning and delivering the care for alongside qualified nurses and midwives.
Interview date: w/c 24 April 2025
Main duties of the job
We are looking for candidates who can organise their own time and workload whilst also working collaboratively as a team player. You would need to be willing to develop new skills and knowledge and work to a high standard. A flexible and calm approach is necessary as the environment can be demanding and constantly changing.
Excellent communication is essential to every aspect of this role so we would expect the candidate to have effective listening skills and to be self-aware, demonstrating compassion and sensitivity to others.
You will provide a high standard of individualised nursing and family-integrated care for special care babies in line with Evidenced based best practice recommendations and Trust Policies and guidelines. You will promote and support breastfeeding in line with UNICEF Baby Friendly initiative and assist mothers with bottle feeding.
Once trained and assessed as competent use specific equipment to support the care of a baby in the nursery (Cardiac monitors, incubators/ warmer cots, phototherapy units and breast pumps).
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
About us
Nurses and midwives lead the charge in acknowledging the significance of every voice, boasting an impressive score of 7.19/10 in the theme "We each have a voice that counts."(NHS Staff Survey 2023).
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Date posted
17 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year Per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
430-WC946B-B4
Job locations
Neonatal Unit (Dept)
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Professional
Communication and relationships
Education, training and professional development
Keeps up to date with local and National issues, Trust Policies and Guidelines
To participate in departmental and Trust training programmes.
Conversant with Infection Control Policy and can act in accordance with it
Can supervise junior colleagues both qualified and unqualified
Fully aware of responsibilities in relation to accepting delegated duties and duties which have been delegated to others
Aware of Safeguarding/Child Protection procedures and guidelines, acting at all times on the premise that the childs needs are paramount
Identifies and pursues own educational and professional development.
Participates in an annual Individual Performance Review (Appraisal).
Responsibility for financial and physical resources
Ensure that equipment is maintained in accordance with Trust policies
Maintain own knowledge on how to use and maintain the equipment used and participate in training.
Contribute to effective use of financial resources and help achieve cost improvement programmes.
Equality and Diversity
To recognise the importance of individuals rights and interpret them in a way that is consistent with Trust procedures, policies and legislation.
To challenge behaviour that infringes the rights of others.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job responsibilities
Professional
Communication and relationships
Education, training and professional development
Keeps up to date with local and National issues, Trust Policies and Guidelines
To participate in departmental and Trust training programmes.
Conversant with Infection Control Policy and can act in accordance with it
Can supervise junior colleagues both qualified and unqualified
Fully aware of responsibilities in relation to accepting delegated duties and duties which have been delegated to others
Aware of Safeguarding/Child Protection procedures and guidelines, acting at all times on the premise that the childs needs are paramount
Identifies and pursues own educational and professional development.
Participates in an annual Individual Performance Review (Appraisal).
Responsibility for financial and physical resources
Ensure that equipment is maintained in accordance with Trust policies
Maintain own knowledge on how to use and maintain the equipment used and participate in training.
Contribute to effective use of financial resources and help achieve cost improvement programmes.
Equality and Diversity
To recognise the importance of individuals rights and interpret them in a way that is consistent with Trust procedures, policies and legislation.
To challenge behaviour that infringes the rights of others.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
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Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
Experience
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Desirable
Skills
Essential
Personal and people development
Essential
Communication
Essential
Qualifications and knowledge
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Experience
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Desirable
Skills
Essential
Personal and people development
Essential
Communication
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Neonatal Unit (Dept)
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
Employer's website
https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Neonatal Unit (Dept)
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
Employer's website
https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.