Band 4 - Nursery Nurse/ Nursing Associate, Woodland Neonatal Unit inWatford inWatford PUBLISHED 13 JUN 2024

Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information.
Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a nursery nurse/nursing associate to join our team in the Neonatal Unit at Watford General Hospital. The Woodland Neonatal Unit is a Level 2 unit (LNU) within the East of England network caring for sick term babies and those born after 27 weeks gestation. In addition, we manage a 6 bedded Transitional Care Unit in postnatal ward, caring for mothers and small babies together.

The post holder will be supporting the neonatal nursing staff in the neonatal and transitional care unit to provide individualised, family-centred care to babies in preparation for discharge home.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be expected to be flexible in the area they work on work days, nights and weekends.

A member of the multidisciplinary team, who with support of the neonatal nursing staff, will provide individualised, family-centred care to babies in preparation for discharge home from the special care nursery.

About us

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.

The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.


We are a flexible working employer


At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.

www.jobsincare.com/job/jMXtn8Ao
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.


If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are an enthusiastic, highly motivated nursery nurse/nursing associate who wants to deliver high quality family centred care and passionate in delivering excellent standards of nursing practice this opportunity is for you.

Opportunities to develop your neonatal skills as well as further education and training are actively supported.

Job description
Job responsibilities

If you are an enthusiastic, highly motivated nursery nurse/nursing associate who wants to deliver high quality family centred care and passionate in delivering excellent standards of nursing practice this opportunity is for you.

Opportunities to develop your neonatal skills as well as further education and training are actively supported.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register.
  • Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice.
  • NNEB or Equivalent CACHE certificate/BTEC diploma
  • Care Certificate.
  • GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or equivalent.
  • Evidence of commitment to professional development
Desirable

  • QCF in Care / Health and Social Care Level 2/3 or equivalent experience.
  • Qualification or evidence of additional appropriate courses
  • Safeguarding children training
  • Holds recognised breast feeding course certificate
  • Holds recognised training certificate to teach parents basic life support
Knowledge

Essential

  • Meet the requirements of the Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates (NMC, 2.
  • Knowledge IT skills appropriate to the role.
Desirable

  • Knowledge on Badgernet EPR
Experience

Essential

  • Relevant nursery nurse/nursing associate experience
  • Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
  • Previous experience of working with children or babies in a healthcare setting.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register.
  • Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice.
  • NNEB or Equivalent CACHE certificate/BTEC diploma
  • Care Certificate.
  • GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or equivalent.
  • Evidence of commitment to professional development
Desirable

  • QCF in Care / Health and Social Care Level 2/3 or equivalent experience.
  • Qualification or evidence of additional appropriate courses
  • Safeguarding children training
  • Holds recognised breast feeding course certificate
  • Holds recognised training certificate to teach parents basic life support
Knowledge

Essential

  • Meet the requirements of the Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates (NMC, 2.
  • Knowledge IT skills appropriate to the role.
Desirable

  • Knowledge on Badgernet EPR
Experience

Essential

  • Relevant nursery nurse/nursing associate experience
  • Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
  • Previous experience of working with children or babies in a healthcare setting.
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

Employer's website
Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a nursery nurse/nursing associate to join our team in the Neonatal Unit at Watford General Hospital. The Woodland Neonatal Unit is a Level 2 unit (LNU) within the East of England network caring for sick term babies and those born after 27 weeks gestation. In addition, we manage a 6 bedded Transitional Care Unit in postnatal ward, caring for mothers and small babies together.

The post holder will be supporting the neonatal nursing staff in the neonatal and transitional care unit to provide individualised, family-centred care to babies in preparation for discharge home.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be expected to be flexible in the area they work on work days, nights and weekends.

A member of the multidisciplinary team, who with support of the neonatal nursing staff, will provide individualised, family-centred care to babies in preparation for discharge home from the special care nursery.

About us

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.

The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.

We are a flexible working employer


At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.

www.jobsincare.com/job/jMXtn8Ao
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are an enthusiastic, highly motivated nursery nurse/nursing associate who wants to deliver high quality family centred care and passionate in delivering excellent standards of nursing practice this opportunity is for you.

Opportunities to develop your neonatal skills as well as further education and training are actively supported.

Job description
Job responsibilities

If you are an enthusiastic, highly motivated nursery nurse/nursing associate who wants to deliver high quality family centred care and passionate in delivering excellent standards of nursing practice this opportunity is for you.

Opportunities to develop your neonatal skills as well as further education and training are actively supported.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register.
  • Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice.
  • NNEB or Equivalent CACHE certificate/BTEC diploma
  • Care Certificate.
  • GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or equivalent.
  • Evidence of commitment to professional development
Desirable

  • QCF in Care / Health and Social Care Level 2/3 or equivalent experience.
  • Qualification or evidence of additional appropriate courses
  • Safeguarding children training
  • Holds recognised breast feeding course certificate
  • Holds recognised training certificate to teach parents basic life support
Knowledge

Essential

  • Meet the requirements of the Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates (NMC, 2.
  • Knowledge IT skills appropriate to the role.
Desirable

  • Knowledge on Badgernet EPR
Experience

Essential

  • Relevant nursery nurse/nursing associate experience
  • Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
  • Previous experience of working with children or babies in a healthcare setting.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register.
  • Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice.
  • NNEB or Equivalent CACHE certificate/BTEC diploma
  • Care Certificate.
  • GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or equivalent.
  • Evidence of commitment to professional development
Desirable

  • QCF in Care / Health and Social Care Level 2/3 or equivalent experience.
  • Qualification or evidence of additional appropriate courses
  • Safeguarding children training
  • Holds recognised breast feeding course certificate
  • Holds recognised training certificate to teach parents basic life support
Knowledge

Essential

  • Meet the requirements of the Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates (NMC, 2.
  • Knowledge IT skills appropriate to the role.
Desirable

  • Knowledge on Badgernet EPR
Experience

Essential

  • Relevant nursery nurse/nursing associate experience
  • Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
  • Previous experience of working with children or babies in a healthcare setting.
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

Employer's website


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