Job summary
An exciting opportunity is available for dedicated and compassionate Health Care Support Workers to join our Neonatal/Transitional Care Unit at King's Mill Hospital. The post holder will actively support and contribute to an effective learning environment and promote a family-integrated approach to neonatal care. This role is integral in ensuring the well-being of neonates and their families under the guidance and supervision of qualified staff.
The successful candidate will assist in clinical tasks related to infant feeding, observe the condition of babies and report any changes immediately to the Registered Nurse and support qualified healthcare professionals in minor procedures and preparation of babies for diagnostic tests.
If you are passionate about neonatal care Sherwood Forest Hospitals would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached.
About us
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.
Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of children's issues
- Ability to communicate well
- Ability to carry out tasks promptly and efficiently
Qualifications
Essential
- Ability to carry out tasks promptly and efficiently
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of caring environment, working with children / families or in a team
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- To work within a 24 hour rota
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton in Ashfield
NG17 4JL