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Thank you for considering Nottingham University Hospitals as your future employer.
With over 20,000 staff we are one of the leading employers in the city supporting the health and well-being of our local population We play a prominent role in research, education and innovation.
With Nottingham Children's Hospital Hospital the first to recognised outside of North America in both Pathway Excellence and Magnet accreditations, we are very proud of our international and national reputations, in which we want to constantly improve upon.
Our foundations are built on the commitment and skill of our staff and the vision to be outstanding in all divisions across the Trust. Everyday our staff are dedicated to providing the best care across our three hospital sites, Queens Medical Centre (QMC), City Hospital and Ropewalk House Our Neonatal units are based at QMC and City Hospital.
At present, the Neonatal department oversees the care for extremely sick babies, including those transferred in from other hospitals within the East Midlands Neonatal Operation Delivery Network and outside of the midlands network.
As a result of this expansion, we need more staff for our increased number of cots and facilities to ultimately achieve a better service for patients and their families. It is an amazing place to see your neonatal career grow alongside the new neonatal expansion With over twenty roles within the department, there is something for everyone.
If this sounds like a team you would like to be involved in, then now is the ideal opportunity to join our team If you are a newly registered nurse for adult, child or learning difficulties that is looking for a change of career or looking to relocate, why not arrange a visit with the Neonatal team at Nottingham and become a part of Team NUH
We look forward to seeing you!
Rachel Boardman, Divisional Nurse for Family Health
This is an exciting time to join our team, as we are expanding our neonatal services under the Maternity and Neonatal Redesign (MNR) programme which is due to be completed in December 2024.
Under the MNR programme, we will see our neonatal units at QMC and City Hospital redeveloped and expanded to achieve a greater capacity, which means that we plan to accept all babies who are expected to be preterm and/or need intensive care at QMC
At Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH)our staff work incredibly hard to deliver high quality care whilst always putting the patient at the heart of what they do
Nottingham University Hospitals was established in 2006 from strong foundations, an enriched heritage and a worldwide reputation for our quality healthcare, clinical innovation and professional excellence
Recognised for our outstanding care, our organisation is made up of three campuses – City Hospital, Queen’s Medical Centre and Ropewalk House
We are now one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country and provide services to over 2.5 million residents of Nottingham, its surrounding communities, and a further 3-4 million people from across the region that need access to our specialist services We are national and international leaders for many of our specialist services, including Hearing, Stroke, Renal, Neurosciences and Cancer and our Major Trauma Centre is the largest in the country
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Our Nottingham Children’s Hospital is the first children’s hospital in Europe to achieve Pathway to Excellence ® accreditation from the American Nu
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We are the third biggest teaching hospital in the country and are proud of our strong links to the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and Loughborough University. This allows for the provision of excellent training and education for our students
We are also one of the most research active places outside of London-Oxford-Cambridge and host the National Institute for Health Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre and Nottingham Clinical Research Facilities Both in which are centres of excellence for clinical research, as well as the life sciences and technology industries in which NUH excels in.
Neonatal Unit Matrons: Ellen Cutler & Lorraine Collins
Lead Nurse for Neonatal Services: Cheryl Griffiths
Home Care & Family Care: Lucy Panesar
Ward manager QMC: Sarah Bray
Ward Manager City: Zara Doubleday
Quality Ward Sister: Rebecca Scorer
Family Care and Discharge Sister: Julie Versteeg
Lead Nurse for Home Care: Lisa Burgon
Matron for Quality, Risk & Safety: Charlotte Baylem
Critical Care Sister: Amy Morley
Practice Development Lead Nurses: Stephanie McGarry & Heather Cutts
Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (ANNP) Lead: Jo Gilfedder
Lead Nurse for Recruitment and Retention: Claire Pierson
We are a hard-working multidisciplinary team.
We have the support of dedicated neonatal dieticians, physiotherapists and pharmacists.
We are proud to have clinical psychologist(s) and bereavement nurses to provide support to our families and staff.
The babies in the neonatal unit (NNU) at NUH needs constant monitoring and 24-hour care from a variety of health care professionals Our team compromises of a multi-disciplinary team including;
Clinical Support Workers (CSW)
Adult & Children’s Staff Nurses
Specialist Nurses
Staff Nurses
Deputy Ward Sister/Charge Nurses
Clinical Sisters/Charge Nurses
Ward Managers
Matrons
Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners
Clinical Psychologists
Family Care Nurse Specialists
Home Care Sisters
Occupational Therapists
Physiotherapists
Practice development Nurses
Professional Nurse Advocates
Students
Dr Lleona Lee Neonatal Consultant & Clinical Lead for MNR Expansion Claire Pearson Lead Nurse for Recruitment and Retention
Our Trust Board is committed to an open culture. It has signed up to the ‘NUH Board Speak Up Pledge’ which assures: consideration of all concerns communication of outcomes and action consistency of responses. care and support given to those reporting concerns
Our Institute of Care Excellence leads on the advancement of continuing professional development, new knowledge and innovation, to deliver world-class care for the people of Nottinghamshire and beyond The Institute has three main functions:
Developing excellence in research and innovation.
1. Advancing skills, knowledge and education
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2 Continue to implement the ANCC Magnet® framework to evidence international care excellence
The Institute host a variety of development opportunities over the course of the year, from showcasing days to career drop-ins for one-toone advice, these include;
Career Conversations
Taster Days
Open Days
Development Days
Support Days
Time For You Workshops
Specialist Conferences
Webinars
We have one of the most advanced Shared Governance programmes in the UK, a leadership model which places decision-making power into the hands of frontline staff Over 80 Councils are in existence across NUH, driving innovation and best practice for our patients and improving the working practices of our clinical teams.
Celebrating outstanding nursing and midwifery practice is one of our main priorities.
In 2017 a monthly DAISY Award was launched to recognise nurses and midwives who have gone above and beyond in their duties to provide care excellence. We now have the TULIP (Touching Unique Lives in Practice) award for nursing and midwifery support workers The awards are voted for by patients and are presented in a surprise ceremony hosted by our Chief Nurse, Tracy Pilcher
At NUH we strive everyday to EMPOWER our staff Our Trust is one of the largest acute trusts in the UK, offering our nursery and midwifery team exposure to a huge variety of roles and specialisms We CELEBRATE our staff through monthly awards such as the Daisy Award and Tulip Award
At NUH, the progression and career development opportunities that we have are second to none It is our mission that we value, develop and excel our staff We have many courses and opportunities on offer in order for our staff to grow within NUH and beyond.
For Band 5 nurses, newly qualified nurses and nurses new to the neonatal field. The aim of the course is to increase awareness in early recognition of a deteriorating baby, by enhancing the use of different assessment tools. As well as focusing on improving communications between all staff to help improve patient/family outcomes
A six month professionally accredited neonatal course which is led by practice development Nurses. The course consists of a mixture of taught days, simulations, theory packages and practical elements You will spend time across both QMC and City campuses to gain a comprehensive understanding of all areas of neonatal care.
Our Practice Development Nurse, Stephanie McGarry says “Come and join our team because we can provide you with lots of education that will suit you with a career path for being a better and more effective nurse”
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The QIS (qualified in speciality) course is also run twice yearly, offering degree/masters level modules in critical care to develop our nursing team and ensure excellent evidence based care is delivered.
LEO focuses on empowerment, dignity and mutual respect, aiming to produce strong and efficient leaders. The course will teach you the principles around articulating your expectations, building relationships, leading change and much more.
In the 2022/23 year, 14 nurses were put onto the Qualified in Speciality (QIS) module and before the next financial year, 15 Nurses have already signed up for the next QIS cohort
Also, on our LEO Course we had 7 nurses complete this last year and we already have 6 nurses for the current academic year This course will aid our neonatal nurses careers in leadership and education.
At NUH, we believe it is vital that our employees maintain a healthy work life balance Below are just some of the benefits our staff have access to;
At least 27 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays
Self-rostering
On-site nurseries
Access to onsite fitness facilities
£2 hot meal for staff
Free MediLink Bus
Access to staff wellbeing team
Fantastic pension scheme
“If you are looking for new skills or just want to grow professionally and have fantastic career development opportunities, then NUH Neonatal Services is the place to be”. Cheryl Griffiths, Lead Nurse for Neonatal Services
Our Neonatal unit (NNU) admits around 800 babies out of the 9000 births at NUH per year. The NNU also provides specialist care to babies and families transferred from other hospitals within the East Midlands Neonatal Operational Delivery Network (EMNODN)
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The QMC NNU currently has cots for 17 babies, 11 ITU/HDU and 6 special care This is a tertiary surgical unit, utilising the paediatric surgeons and specialist medical and nursing teams from the Nottingham Children’s Hospital, which is also located within the QMC Babies requiring surgical care and management will either be born at the QMC or transferred from hospitals within the EMNODN. Prematurity and other medical complications following birth are also managed at QMC. The current unit will be undergoing a transformation from September 2023, please see page on the Maternity Neonatal Redesign Programme
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Babies nursed in intensive care/ high dependency will often require multiple therapies
These babies are extremely vulnerable and will be nursed in an incubator This supports their thermoregulation, protects from infection and allows for complete observation in their first days of life. All babies require very close monitoring, not just of cardiovascular and respiratory status but also temperature, skin integrity and nutrition.
Their parents also need a great deal of support and nursing teams are assisted by multidisciplinary teams such as speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, pharmacists and dieticians We encourage parents to undertake care for their babies wherever possible, as well as having cuddles and skin to skin, to ensure they bond with their babies and are directly involved in their care
Babies nursed in low dependency still require very close observation but without central lines or more invasive respiratory support.
We have specialist low dependency deputy sisters who work with parents in low dependency They help prepare parents with their babies discharge home, give support with feeding and bathing their baby, as well as providing sessions on infant resuscitation and safe sleeping Parents can also ‘room in’ with their baby in our 6 bedded transitional care unit within the neonatal unit at City.
Our home care team support families following discharge from the neonatal care unit, providing support and knowledge in their transition from hospital to home. Families are visited at home in the community to ensure babies are thriving which includes weighing babies to ensure they are feeding well by breast or formula and gaining weight. The home care team also specialise in supporting families where babies have been discharged to home care on oxygen or medications, as well as give safe sleeping advice
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“I have been an ANNP here on the Neonatal unit for seven years. I started here as a newly qualified nurse (NQN), and from the very beginning I knew I wanted to be an ANNP” Julie, Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
“I have celebrated 45 years working for the NHS I’m in my final role as a neonatal transport nurse, a new role which I love” Kerry, Neonatal Transport Nurse
I’ve found the course really good so far, we’ve been really supported and I chose NUH because I had a placement here as a student and I absolutely loved it! Anna, Staff Nurse
“The staff on the neonatal unit at city hospital, as well as Julie from the home care team have done the most amazing job at looking after my baby boy who was born in August, 7 weeks early! I couldn’t be more thankful”. Hollie, Mother
“Last weekend I ran 34 miles in the Isle of Wight “half” challenge. I am fundraising for @NUHNeonatal who cared so well for my son James”. Emma, Mother
“Since joining NUH in 2020, I have been offered many opportunities to progress both academically and clinically I first did my QIS and that was supported by our education team and also my Newborn life support course, funded and ran by NUH”. Polly, Band 6 Critical Intensive Care Nurse
“Happy 4th birthday to my kind, caring, funny, intelligent little miracle and a massive thank you to those that helped us to be able to have these special days @NUHNeonatal”. Tom, Father
“My girls born at 29 weeks, forever grateful to the expert Neonatal care at @NUHNeonatal” Rebecca, Mother
Neonatal Networks were formed following recommendations from the Department of Health in 2003 and their objective is to ensure that babies and their families receive high quality care which is equitable and accessible for all. Neonatal ODNs are the central point for clinicians and nursing staff to communicate and collaborate
Nottingham is part of the East Midlands Neonatal Operational Delivery Network (EMNODN); this is split into North and South hubs Each network has units offering three levels of care:
Level 3 or tertiary units offer intensive care and each network has a tertiary surgical centre.
Level 2, or local neonatal units offer high dependency care, where babies from 27 weeks can be cared for, any baby less than 27 weeks gestation or requiring a period of intensive care will be moved to a tertiary unit within the network
Level 1 units or special care bab (SCBUs) offer special care to ba 32 weeks, not requiring respira support such as ventilation, non respiratory support (CPAP or hi
The North hub covers units in Notti QMC and City, which are both leve tertiary units, QMC is also a surgica Derby, Lincoln and Kingsmill are lo and Burton and Boston are SCBUs.
Babies are transferred within the network by the Centre Transport Service, which has dedicated nurses and doctors, specially trained in neonatal transport.
Women thought to be in extremely premature labour (less than 27 weeks) or carrying a baby with known surgical or other complex abnormalities would ideally be born in a tertiary centre and mum can be transferred before birth, known as an intrauterine transfer (IUT), where babies can be safely delivered and receive immediate intensive care, rather than transferring a very sick baby following delivery
Unfortunately sometimes there isn’t capacity within these networks for babies to deliver or receive the specialist care they require On these occasions, they may need to be transferred either IUT or following the birth to another network, in a different part of the country.
Transfers of babies across our neonatal network is facilitated by the Centre transport service The service covers a large area within the Midlands, providing neonatal transport for 14 neonatal units as well as some out of area work as and when required.
We have a dedicated team of nurses and doctors/ANNPs who travel in an ambulance tailored for premature and sick newborn babies. Babies are also repatriated, back to the hospital closest to home when they are well enough to be transferred. Centre can deliver the same level of intensive care as the NICU and carry all the relevant equipment to provide this care. The Centre team undertake around 1500 transfers a year.
The Maternity and Neonatal Redesign (MNR) programme focuses on significant redevelopment of the current neonatal space within East Block at the Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC), resulting in an additional 21 neonatal cots, taking the total from 17 to 38, a net increase across the whole service of 13 cots since the number of cots at City Hospital will also change as it becomes a Local Neonatal Unit
This expansion will allow the Trust to deliver care to more babies, and for them to stay in the unit for longer without having to be transferred out of area for care It will allow the QMC to retain its status as the lead Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for the region, and respond to the recommendations of the National Neonatal Critical Care Review and the Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) report.
Rendered Images of the NEW Neonatal Unit
The MNR programme will see the neonatal units redesigned to provide increased space around cots to facilitate a much more neuro-developmentally appropriate environment for family integrated care and developmental care
There are many job roles and opportunities for career development within the neonatal service, across many different specialities, such as education, transport, family care, clinical and leadership roles. Courses and support are also offered such as Professional Nurse Advocates, link nurse roles, Chief Nurse Fellows and leadership.
Staff nurses are supported to care for intensive care, high dependency and special care babies, learning the theory and practical skills which are the foundation of neonatal care Staff nurses who are new to the neonatal environment benefit from a 16 week induction programme, including classroom teaching and clinical time Experienced neonatal nurses are supported during their transition to a new trust and neonatal environment
There are also roles at bands 5 and 6 within the community home care team who visit families for support and advice following discharge
Band 6 roles are available with the Practice Development team, this involves supporting and teaching new staff nurses and student nurses, as well as co-ordinating mandatory updates and training Practice development nurses and Preceptorship nurses undertake office days for 20% of their time. Nurse Educators also support the practice development team, working 50% office time and clinical practice Critical care nurses support the team in caring for very sick infants, with therapies such as nitric oxide, therapeutic cooling and surgical care.
Transport nurses work 50% of their time with the Centre Transport team The remaining 50% is spent as critical care nurses working in the NNU.
Deputy Ward sisters/charge nurses support the ward sister/charge nurses, taking charge of the unit, managing capacity and patient flow, whilst supporting the team on duty.
The family care team have roles such as Family Care Deputy Sisters who provide support to the team whilst undertaking office time to carry out parent teaching, coffee mornings, parental support and safeguarding. Low Dependency Sisters support the parents and families in all areas and facilitate discharge planning meetings. Infant feeding sisters also support families with breast feeding and formula feeds
Clinical Sisters and Charge Nurses support the ward managers whilst on duty and undertake office time to look at governance, recruitment and staff support
Ward managers support each unit, providing leadership, support to staff members, ensuring ward performance and nursing metrics are maintained and the ward is run to the highest standard
The Quality Ward Sister oversees governance issues, such as Infection Control, prevention, Datix and risk & tissue viability
The Critical Care Co-ordinator leads the critical care nurses and supports the team in training and contributes to policy.
The Family Care & Discharge Sister focuses on developmental care, low dependency care and family support. The home care sister manages the team of nurses, providing support to patients and their families within the community
There are multiple senior leadership roles within neonatal services, the roles include;
Lead Nurse for Neonatal Services, and Lead Nurse/Matrons for operational support, governance, education, family care and home care
Advance Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (ANNPs) are Masters Level educated and experienced nurses who work alongside the medical team. They demonstrate exceptional skills in clinical procedures and hold enhanced levels of knowledge Their role supports the safety and continuity of the service ensuring the nursing and medical teams are facilitated to deliver excellent neonatal care.
The four pillars of ANNP practice include leadership, education, clinical practice and research.
The Neonatal Practice Development team support a 16-week induction period for new staff nurses. We welcome adult and children’s nurses due to our comprehensive programme. This includes three weeks classroom study aimed at special care, high dependency and intensive care nursing, as well as supported clinical time in high and low dependency within the NNU The induction programme is run across both city and QMC NNUs to allow for exposure to medical and surgical babies and developmental care within both units. There are also opportunities to have dedicated time with Low Dependency Sisters, Community Home Care team and Centre Transport team
Nottingham University Hospitals is committed to building a workforce whose talents will enable it to become the UK’s best acute teaching Trust. We value equally the unique contribution that individual experience, knowledge and skills can make and therefore is committed to enabling all staff to achieve their full potential in an environment characterised by dignity and mutual respect.
It is our policy to provide equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery to all people of protected characteristic groups. Nottingham University Hospital will strive towards attaining a workforce that is representative of the community it serves at all levels of the organisation where all employees are treated with dignity and respect We will make full use of equality legislation to help us achieve this aim
This statement is supported by the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme which sets out our statutory duties and organisational commitment to promote equality of opportunity, eliminate discrimination and promote good relations between all people.
The Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Staff Network is a network that promotes race equality for all ethnicities/minorities
The network has meetings in which they will share stories and discuss issues or subjects that may be affecting the LGBTQIA+ community in NUH
Staffability is a network that is available for staff that have any disability e.g physical, sensory, mental etc.. This network promotes disability equality and aims to challenge the stigma that can come with having a disability.
Within our neonatal nursing team we have dedicated professional nurse advocates These nurses support others within the team to actively create a culture where staff feel valued and cared for. These nurses aim to embed our culture of kindness, compassion and care, to ourselves and others, encouraging learning and a focus on staff wellbeing and continuing professional development.
We’re proud to be able to offer a wide range of staff support and benefits at NUH with a nationally recognised staff wellbeing programme delivered by our in-house Staff Wellbeing department.
Centred around four main pillars; Self-Care, Peer Support, Practical Support and Emotional Support, our programme underpins all elements of our staff’s health and wellbeing.
We are also able to offer a wide range of benefits to staff to make your experience of working at NUH a valuable one
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At NUH, we have a nationally-recognised staff wellbeing programme.
We offer a wide range of services to support your mental health, assist with your financial wellbeing, and help you work on your physical health. We also offer training for line managers on how to lead a healthy workforce, mental health conversation training, and psychological first aid
The wellbeing of our staff is at the core of our values, and we are big believers in ensuring that all staff have a healthy work/life balance
Nottingham is a cosmopolitan and diverse city, combining the best of old and new, and is a great place in which to live, work and play.
The three campuses of Nottingham University Hospitals are based in and around the city centre with direct access to all of the amenities and attractions. 25% of Nottingham is made up of green spaces and parks but within a short journey you can be in the spectacular surrounding countryside of the Peak District, Sherwood Forest, Rutland Water and the Lincolnshire coast.
Whilst you’re probably already familiar with Robin Hood (and yes, there is still a castle and a Sheriff), there is so much more to Nottingham than its legends
Nottingham’s heritage has been built on innovation in textiles, lace making, pharmaceuticals and technology Ibuprofen was discovered in Nottingham – as was tarmac, the traffic light, HP Sauce, the video tape recorder and high-pressure water We’re also home to MRI – developed here and still at the heart of our world-leading research
Nottingham is one of the fastest growing med-tech locations in the country and is leading in industries as diverse as fashion and gaming
Nottingham is named a permanent UNESCO World City of Literature, alongside Prague, Barcelona and Dublin
We’re a city inspired by our iconic writers – Lord Byron, DH Lawrence and Alan Sillitoe; JM Barrie was inspired to write Peter Pan by the city’s Arboretum and Graham Greene and Cecil Day-Lewis also spent time here Their legacy shines through in our writing community today. From provocative slam poetry to energetic workshops at Nottingham Writers’ Studio, there is always a story to tell.
Our art galleries host huge international names like David Hockney, Mark Leckey and Huang Yong Ping and our streets showcase some of the best of contemporary arts, including the stunning Anish Kapoor Sky Mirror. The Nottingham Contemporary, one of the UK’s biggest modern art spaces is at the heart of our Creative alongside opportunities new experiences at the N Exchange, which is the la gallery in the UK dedicat culturally diverse contem visual arts Nottingham is alive with celebration of the many and traditions of the peo live in our city The Nott Mela is one of the oldest the vibrant Nottingham the streets with fabulous costumes and rhythms and all-in-all there are 15 festivals to enjoy in our parks, by the river and across the city and county
Goose Fair is one of Europe’s largest travelling fairs and is one of Nottingham’s oldest traditions, dating back more than 700 years
Bustling commerce is still one of the highlights of the city centre, which offers inviting streets and alleyways with everything from designer boutiques to high street favourites. From street food markets, cafés, independent bars and micro-breweries to Michelin starred restaurants, there is a taste, a tipple and a cuisine for everyone.
Across Nottinghamshire there are plenty of iconic foods to try, eat and take home. From luxurious icecream from a local dairy farm to mouthwatering Stilton cheese, every type of home-grown produce is within easy reach.
The surrounding towns and villages offer a wealth of great independents selling handcrafted gifts, vintage books, exotic plants and antiques Nearby Newark-onTrent hosts one of the biggest antique fairs in the country
Nottingham is home to two world-class universities, giving us an energetic community of more than 60,000 students
Today, rather than being famous for our outlaws, Nottingham provides big city facilities with a relaxed and friendly blend of international sports, leading creative talent and world-class arts and entertainment.
We are working with our local education providers on a range of opportunities for training and development for NUH staff in all areas.
Across the city and county, both state and independent schools perform well in national and international league tables, with a range of options for both schools and colleges over the borders into Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire. 296 schools and colleges out of 397 in Nottinghamshire are rated outstanding or good by Ofsted and county
Acute Care:
Where patients receive active, short-term treatment for a conditions, usually in hospital.
Acute Trust:
A trust that provides secondary health services. Some acute trusts are attached to universities and to help train health professionals whilst others are regional or nation centres for specialist care
High Dependency:
A high dependency unit (HDU) is a neonatal unit that cares for premature babies or babies who need special care or support However they need less intensive care than those in Intensive Care
Intensive Care:
Newborn babies who require intensive care support are put in a special area of the hospital called the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
Low Dependency:
A low dependancy unit (LDU) are for babies who do not require continuous observation and/or who are stable and growing.
Leadership Triumvirate
The Triumvirate programme is designed based around a concept to enable a ‘triumvirate’ of three inter-professional medical, clinical and managerial leaders (i e in this case GP, Practice Nurse, and Practice Manager) to build upon their personal and team leadership and change agent capabilities.
Shared Governance:
Staff having collective ownership to develop and improve practice, to ensure patients receive caring, safe and confident care
Teaching Hospital:
A teaching hospital is a hospital or medical centre that provides medical education and training to future and current health professionals
Tertiary centre:
A specialty hospital dedicated to specific sub-specialty care
ANNP: Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
HDU: High Dependency Unit
ITU: Intensive Care Unit
LEO: Leading Empowered Organisation
NICU: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
NUH: Nottingham University Hospitals
NNU: Neonatal Unit
NQN: Newly Qualified Nurse
QIS:Qualified in Speciality
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