Job summary
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.
About us
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/
Job description
Job 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.
Job description
Job 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
- Basic Education English and Maths skills
Desirable
- Grade C and above English and Maths
Hospital Experience
Essential
- Understanding of hospital Neonatal care
Desirable
- Worked with Neonates within a hospital Setting
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrated a basic understanding of trust values
Desirable
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Basic Education English and Maths skills
Desirable
- Grade C and above English and Maths
Hospital Experience
Essential
- Understanding of hospital Neonatal care
Desirable
- Worked with Neonates within a hospital Setting
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrated a basic understanding of trust values
Desirable
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
