University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Registered Nurse - Neonatal
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Then you might want to consider joining our exceptional team! A rare opportunity has arisen and we are looking to recruit Band 5 registered nurses.
Neonatal Services at UHMBT
Neonatal Services at UHMBT are provided from both Furness General Hospital and Royal Lancaster Infirmary sites and are part of the North West Neonatal Operational Delivery Network.
The Special Care Unit at Furness General Hospital
The Special Care Unit at Furness General Hospital is integrated into the South Lakes Birth Centre and has a cot capacity of 4. We provide care to babies and their families from 32 weeks gestation but also provide stabilisation for sick and preterm babies born below 32 weeks, in preparation for transfer by the regional transport team.
The Local Neonatal Unit at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI)
The Local Neonatal Unit at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI) has 1 intensive care cot, 2 High Dependency cots and 7 Special Care cots, caring for babies from 28 weeks gestation and provide stabilisation for sick and preterm babies born below 28 weeks in preparation for transfer by the regional transport team.
Both sites have a well developed transitional care service which enables babies and their mothers to stay together when requiring additional support.
If you are looking for an opportunity
If you are looking for an opportunity to work with a team of professionals dedicated to placing the baby and family at the centre of everything we do, then we want to hear from you.
The post holder will be a Registered Children’s Nurse, Registered Adult Nurse
If not already completed, you will be expected to complete the Neonatal Qualified in Speciality course.
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Based on the Special Care Unit at Furness General Hospital
You will be based on the Special Care Unit at Furness General Hospital as your main place of work, however you may be required to cover the RLI Local Neonatal Unit at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.
Working as part of the multidisciplinary team
The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team in the assessment, planning and implementation of care to the neonate, through the delivery of evidence based practice and be responsible for accurate record keeping.
You will require excellent communication skills
The post holder will require excellent communication skills to enable effective team working and liaison with families and external agencies.
You will be reliable, flexible, motivated and have a commitment
You will be reliable, flexible, motivated and have a commitment to delivering high quality care to babies and families.
This is a great time to join our neonatal service
This is a great time to join our neonatal service as we look to grow and develop our team. The service is supported by a specialist neonatal educator and a comprehensive induction package is provided to all new employees. You will be offered support for your own career development and will be encouraged to pursue any areas of interest that you may have in line with our service improvement plans. This may include joining one of our special interest groups.
We operate from three main hospitals
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
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FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our hospitals are situated on the edge of the Lake District National Park
Our hospitals are situated on the edge of the Lake District National Park, surrounded by an area of outstanding natural beauty, offering superb outdoor and recreational activities related to the sea, lakes, fells and countryside. Road links to the cities of Manchester and Liverpool are via the M6, and high speed rail links from Lancaster to London enable a journey time of less than three hours.
For further details / informal visits contact
- Name: Samantha Griffiths
- Job title: Ward Manager - SCU
- Email address: samantha.griffiths@mbht.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01229 403990
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