Job summaryAre you passionate about facilitating and supporting the transition of care for neonates and their families from the neonatal unit to home?We are looking for someone dedicated to implementing and evaluating care programs, ensuring a high standard of family-centred, evidence-based care in both the neonatal unit and the community. If you're committed to making a difference in the lives of our smallest patients and their loved ones, we want to hear from you. Join us in providing exceptional support during this critical time.Main duties of the jobParticipate in assessing and evaluating planned care programs for individual babies and their families within the community neonatal caseload.Provide consistent and appropriate advice to parents, supported by relevant information before discharge, to facilitate optimal care for babies at home.Assist parents in developing their parenting skills and reinforce positive parental behavior.Collaborate in discharge planning and care delivery with external agencies, such as community midwives and health visitors.Conduct home visits professionally according to current caseload management and visiting schedule.Ensure compliance with Trust policies and procedures within the work area, promptly informing relevant senior colleagues of any issues affecting policy implementation.About usWe are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:Flexible working opportunities;Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;Subsidised staff parking (currently free);Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and PeterboroughWe strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description for a full overview of the duties and responsibilities.Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssentialNNEB or equivalentPrevious experience in a care setting of newbornsDesirableExperience of nursery nursing in a hospital settingExperienceEssentialAbility to communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team and parents/carersAbility to deliver written or verbal reports with the awareness of the need for confidentialityDesirableAbility to advise and teach parenting skillsSkills/Knowledge/AttributesEssentialAcquired knowledge and understanding of Child Protection and Safeguarding agendaAbility to prioritise own workload and work as part of a teamGood written communication skillsAbility to identify problems and recognise when further advice is neededContributes to department by attending team meetings, clinical supervision etc.Willingness to attend study daysAwareness of own strengths and weaknesses and how these can be developed/ utilised to benefit staff and patientsCan demonstrate flexible approach to work pattern in line with service requirementsDesirableKnowledge of professional issues within Trust and NHSAbility to develop IT skills requiredAbility to develop in line with dimensions of KSF outlineInterest in teaching and supervising students/new staffAbility to work in a busy and pressurised environmentOtherEssentialAwareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefsAble to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts Values and BehavioursBe prepared to work across sites as and when requiredDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameNorth West Anglia NHS Foundation TrustAddressPeterborough City HospitalBretton GatePeterboroughPE3 9GZEmployer's websitehttps://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)