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Job description

The post holder will: Be a skilled and experienced practitioner able, to assess, provide care, advice and support to babies and their families, Take responsibility for the effective and efficient organisation of the Neonatal High Dependency Unit (HDU) and Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU), Participate in developing joint action plans, protocols and pathways to ensure continuous quality improvement of the neonatal service, Be committed to engaging in Nursing Supervision and reflective activities., Use the Belfast Trust’s Personal Contribution Framework, develop, personal and professional knowledge and skills, Act as a sign off mentor/assessor, able to monitor and assess learners., Co-ordinate shifts and allocation of staff in response to clinical demands, in consideration with the knowledge and skills competence of staff available in the HDU and SCBU. Please visit www.jobs.hscni.net to see Job Description and Personnel Specification.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of intensive care, high dependency care and special care, working in partnership with parents and carers.
• Provide expert advice and support for parents and carers.
• Co-ordinate nursing activities and clinical care in the HDU and SCBU to ensure smooth operational management. Ensure staffing levels are adequate and skill mix meets the care requirements of the babies and parents/carers.
• Please visit www.jobs.hscni.net to see Job Description and Personnel Specification.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• On part 1 of the NMC register (adult, paediatric or midwifery branch of the NMC register).
• Must have 405 course or Certificate in Neonatal studies or equivalent.
• Please visit www.jobs.hscni.net to see Job Description and Personnel Specification.