Registered Nurse | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 11 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £28,407 - £34,581 Enhanced Nights and Weekend pay |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2024 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE1 5WW |
| Company: | University Hospitals of Leicester |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6125071/358-6125071-WOM |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 5 nurses to join our Neonatal teams at Leicester General Hospital & Leicester Royal Infirmary. We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated nurses to join our friendly and supportive team.
Here at University Hospitals Leicester, where we provide 42 cots for sick premature (22 weeks gestation plus) and term new-born infants who require both surgical and medical intervention. The ultimate plan will see a flagship maternity and neonatal hospital built within our current grounds at the Leicester Royal Infirmary providing care to 70 neonatal infants, including 2 unit-based neonatal ECMO cots
As a Neonatal Nurse at UHL you will work alongside our friendly, dynamic, talented team of professionals to deliver high quality, compassionate care to our local community and beyond. You will provide care for pre term and term infants who need medical or nursing care after birth.
On appointment you will have the opportunity to undertake Neonatal Foundations, HDU and ITU courses to gain knowledge, skills and confidence, supported by our designated education team.
We also care for infants requiring cardiac intervention pre and post-surgery. We are proud to host and run the neonatal homecare community service for the South Hub of East Midlands Neonatal Operational Delivery Network covering Leicester, Northampton and Kettering and we are privileged to host CenTre Neonatal Transport service.
The Leicester Neonatal service, with a bespoke research team, is at the forefront of Neonatal care. Due to providing the full range of neonatal care, your development and career options within our service are endless. We are dedicated to nurturing our team to develop and fulfil their potential as skilled neonatal nurses in the area that interests them most.
We are beginning our journey to expand by an additional 6 intensive care cots, which is the first stage in our reconfiguration plan. The ultimate plan will see a flagship maternity and neonatal hospital built within our current grounds at the Leicester Royal Infirmary providing care to 70 neonatal infants, including 2 unit-based neonatal ECMO cots. We require an enthusiastic, motivated, dynamic nurses to join our team.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for all essential and desirable criteria required for the role.
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/
Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidence-based nursing care to a group of patients.
Assisting and contributing in the management and organisation of a ward/clinical area.
Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.
Act as a clinical and professional role model, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.
Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
This advert closes on Thursday 25 Apr 2024