09 Oct
The Hillingdon Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust
Uxbridge
Job description
Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Neonatal Nurse to coordinate neonatal discharges in our unit. This post offers the opportunity to work in a level 2 Neonatal Unit (NNU) and Transitional Care Unit (TCU) based in the postnatal ward.
If you are an experienced neonatal nurse and looking to build your experience in organising discharges, teaching parents and communicating with MDT, We can offer you : Professional development tailored to your individual needsParticipation in various projects and auditsInternal and External study days
You can expect a warm welcome at Hillingdon from our established and friendly multidisciplinary team. In addition,
we pride ourselves on the way we support and nurture our colleagues and how we value progression for all of our nurses and support staff.
We are passionate about supporting all those who work in the NNU and TCU to fulfil their ambitions and achieve safe, high quality standards of care.
At Hillingdon, we are keen to support professional development and you will receive full orientation to the team and access to ongoing development on successful appointment.
Main duties of the job
- Follow the discharge pathway within the neonatal service and provide specialist advice and guidance to colleagues about the discharge process
- Facilitate seamless discharge of babies with complex needs from the neonatal unit (NNU) and the transitional care unit (TCU) by liaising with pertinent agencies outside the organisation.
- Take responsibility as the care provider for a determined group of patients without direct supervision.
- Supervise and teach junior staff and pre and post registration student whilst maintaining a safe working environment.
- Work within the codes of practice, professional guidelines, and policies.
- Promote the continuous improvement of clinical standards in conjunction with the application of evidence-based practice
- Utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with the baby's family / carers, the multidisciplinary team, other departments within the Trust and relevant agencies outside the organisation Neonatal Matron
- Be responsible for the information governance regarding discharges for NNU / TCUand the completeness of data
- To be highly competent, knowledgeable practitioner ensuring provision of excellent evidence-based care.
About us
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services.
The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.
The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control.
We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system,
and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population.
We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for the main responsibilities of a Discharge coordinator / Nurse
Person Specification
Criteria
Essential
- RN / RCN with current registration
- Degree or diploma in adult or children's nursing
- Breastfeeding / Lactation course / training
- Safeguarding Children training (Level1-3)
- Neonatal experience
▶️ Discharge Coordinator/Staff Nurse
🖊️ The Hillingdon Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust
📍 Uxbridge