Job summary
Employer heading
Nursery Specialist
Band 4
We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance
Job overview
Nursery Nurse for the Care of Premature Babies and sick newborn babies at Leicester Royal infirmary. Supporting the service at Leicester General as required.
Main duties of the job
The care and provision of babies in hospital at Leicester royal Infirmary. Providing family centred care, working closely with the family for early discharge. Meeting the babies hygiene needs. Nutritional needs. Creating a safe environment for them to develop and grow. Close shared care with nursing and medical teams to plan care and provide a high standard to all patients.
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The main responsibilities include care for your allocated patient. Providing nurturing care to allow babies to progress towards discharge. Recovery from illness or development of premature systems. Education for parents so that they have the skills and confidence to care for their baby in the community. Effective teamwork with hospital based professional and the family to provide excellent care meeting all the patients needs.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- Basic Education English and Maths skills
Desirable criteria
- Grade C and above English and Maths
Hospital Experience
Essential criteria
- Understanding of hospital Neonatal care
Desirable criteria
- Worked with Neonates within a hospital Setting
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrated a basic understanding of trust values
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of trust values
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Chelsea Larn
- Job title
- Unit manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01162585831
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