This post offers an exciting opportunity to work within our dynamic and innovative Neonatal Unit. As a Neonatal Clinical Support Worker, you will be an integral part of the team providing support to the day-to-day running of the unit.
We are looking for an enthusiastic clinical support worker to join our Neonatal Unit Team. This role is designed to support nursing, clerical and housekeeping staff on this busy unit. You will need to enjoy variety, be flexible and willing to learn new skills. You must enjoy working with babies and their families and have a positive and proactive approach to your work, which will include working alongside staff providing direct clinical care.
This is a part-time post working 23 hours per week. You will be required to work 11.5 hour shifts, covering weekdays and weekends and 5.75 hour shifts to provide cover during annual leave.
You will have the opportunity to work on your own initiative in a diverse and varied role, liaising with many different departments from across the Trust as well as with patients and carers.
Main duties of the job
* To ensure that the environment is clean, safe, tidy and welcoming for patients and visitors.
* Ensure availability of equipment as required.
* Promote and establish good relationships with families.
* Communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team.
* Provide assistance and support to all members of the multi-disciplinary team as directed.
* Maintain cleanliness and safety of the clinical environment, including parent accommodation and preparing the clinical and non-clinical environment in advance of clinical procedures.
* Record routine observations as designated by the nurse in charge (following training and having been assessed as competent, e.g. HR, RR, SaO₂, Temp, & BP) under the supervision of a registered nurse.
* Adhere to Trust infection control, decontamination and cleanliness policies.
* Adhere to COSHH regulations.
* Promote the safety and wellbeing of infants, families and visitors.
* Engage and interact effectively with families, encouraging them to be actively involved in planning and delivering care to their infant.
* Support parents with their feeding preference in accordance with Baby Friendly standards.
Qualifications
* Maths and English level 1/2
* NVQ level 4
Experience
* Experience working within a healthcare setting
* Previous experience working with families and babies
Eligibility and requirements
* Identity checks
* Professional registration and qualification checks
* Employment history and reference checks
* Occupational Health clearance
* Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
* Right to work in the UK
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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