Job Summary
To support midwives, neonatal nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary team in providing quality, safe, and effective care to women and babies using the service.
To provide care to women and babies within the Maternity and Neonatal services under the supervision of a registered midwife or nurse, on allocation.
To support midwives in all areas of maternity and neonatal services after completing specific training and demonstrating competence.
We consider both Part-Time and Full-Time applications. Flexibility is essential as shifts include days and nights, operating 24/7, 365 days a year.
Main Duties
Providing care to women, babies, and families, including:
* Assisting with daily activities such as personal hygiene, nappy changing, and baby bathing.
* Emptying urinary catheters after achieving competency.
* Supporting mobility and movement to reduce pressure sore risks.
* Supporting parenting education, including baby care, safety, and feeding advice (post-training).
* Promoting breastfeeding according to current guidelines.
* Assisting with nutritional needs, such as serving meals and assisting with infant feeding.
* Carrying out clinical observations on women and babies following mandatory training.
* Using aseptic techniques for procedures like IV cannula removal.
* Safely transferring women and babies between wards and departments.
About Us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with over 250 years of heritage. We are committed to delivering outstanding care and have a strong reputation for quality. Our services include regional specialties such as Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, and others. We employ over 4000 staff across approximately 470 beds.
We support flexible working and consider requests based on service needs. Benefits include NHS discounts, a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro-rata), a generous pension scheme, and on-site amenities like parking, leisure facilities, and nurseries.
Salisbury offers a vibrant living environment with easy access to London, Southampton, Bournemouth, and the coast. Explore Salisbury at www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk.
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