Trainee Nurse Associate

The post holder will have successfully completed the 2-year Trainee Nursing Associate training programme, which includes the attainment of a level 5 Foundation Degree equivalent qualification and NMC registration. The role of the Nursing Associate is to work within the neonatal unit supported by the Registered Nurse and other members of the multi professional team, providing and monitoring care and contributing to the ongoing assessment, as agreed with the supervising clinician(s) and in line with the service pathways., Training will be giving to ensure post holder Is competent to:

• Admit infants to Liverpool Neonatal Partnership adhering to unit guidelines.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care to the neonate with the family and in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team with supervision / guidance if required.
• Offer support and guidance to less experienced colleagues in the clinical area
• Prioritise and manage a defined workload efficiently.
• Safely calculates, prepares, and administers oral medications according to the service guidelines.
• Second checker and management of clear IV fluids ie 10% dextrose according to the service guidelines
• Safely use all relevant specialized neonatal equipment in the clinical area to care for neonates requiring community care, TC, LD and HD care
• Provide education and health promotion to the parents and families.
• Demonstrates an ability to respond appropriately in an emergency situation
• Facilitate the discharge and transfer of infants in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and in partnership with the parents.
Acts as an advocate for babies and their families by escalating concerns to the appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) Deliver programmes of care that are based on current medical and surgical research-based practice.

Liverpool Women's NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. At Liverpool Women's Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments. We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes usthespecialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families. For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit their careers page. UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine your eligibility for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role. https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job