The care team
A team of people will be involved in your child's care, such as doctors, nurses, pharmacists, play specialists, therapists and radiographers. All staff wear an identity badge with their name, job title and the Trust logo.
Each ward has a senior sister and wards are managed by a senior nurse manager.
Play specialists
Play specialists are available in each ward area and work with children of all ages. They can help prepare your child for hospital admission, treatment and procedures. If you would like to arrange for your child to meet with the play specialist before coming to hospital, please phone the ward.
Consenting to treatment
We want to make sure that you fully understand your child's condition and the options available to you and your child. Before your child receives any treatment, the doctors and nurses will explain what they are recommending and will answer any questions you have.
If your child is under 16, you will be asked to sign a consent form.
If you have any questions please contact the senior nurse who will be happy to discuss any aspect of your child's treatment with you.
Confidentiality
Everyone working in the NHS has a legal duty to keep any information about your child confidential. Please speak to your child's doctor if you would like to see your child's patient information records.
Students
This is a teaching hospital and students may be involved in your child's care; this will not affect the quality of your child's treatment. Students will be supervised by qualified staff at all times.
Please tell the doctor or nurse in charge if you do not want students to be present.
