Job overview

In the children’s and neonatal services at Cambridge University Hospital’s we are dedicated to providing specialist, professional care to our patients and their families in a welcoming and committed atmosphere. Our ethos of neonatal and child centered care and multi-professional collaboration drives our service alongside a commitment to family focused teamwork.

The introduction and strengthening of the role of Legacy Mentors is one of NHS England Chief Nursing Officer’s High Impact Retention Changes to support those in late career to extend their career whilst supporting those in their early career to retain them.

We are seeking to recruit a band 6 registered neonatal nurse for a two year fixed term/ secondment to introduce the role of the legacy mentor. The role will support the journey of new registrants in the neonatal unit at CUH with a focus on experience and knowledge sharing. The legacy mentor role will support students and preceptors with training needs and create a link with practice development.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be an experienced neonatal nurse able to coach and provide pastoral support to newly qualified nurses in a level 3 NICU, demonstrating empathy and patience, be passionate about the profession, supporting the nurses in the learning environment.

This role will be key in supporting colleagues to stay and stay well. The legacy mentor will need to build relationships within the team and demonstrate collaborative working.

Working for our organisation

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.