Ward D33

Ward D33 is a busy ward that cares for a range of children from birth to school leaving age. In addition to their expertise in general paediatrics they are particularly skilled in the care of children with cystic fibrosis and gastroenterology.

Visiting times: Open visiting, please respect children's bedtimes
Telephone: 0115 924 9924 Extension: 69033

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Ward D34

Visiting times: Open visiting, please respect children's bedtimes
Telephone: 0115 924 9924 Extension: 69034

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Ward D35

Ward D35 cares mainly for children admitted for general surgery. There are 16 beds and admit children daily for elective surgery; they also admit from the Emergency Department, Neo Natal Unit (NNU) and referring hospitals. Most children stay only a short time, however baby’s admitted from the NNU with complex needs can require long term care.

The ward is part of the whole hospital Productive Ward Project, and is proud of the work it has carried out so far. They are also working towards lowering ‘Length of Stay’ for patients. Many and staff are working to complete packages in ‘Nurse Led Discharge’.

Visiting times: Open visiting, After 8pm immediate family only.
Telephone: 0115 924 9924 Extension: 69035

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Ward E17

Ward E17 is a 10 bedded ward located on E floor between East and West block.

It is a tertiary centre serving a population of over 6 million people and caring for children with complex renal and urological conditions. E17 deals with patients with highly dependant needs such as renal replacement therapies, organ transplant and complex reconstructive surgery and is one of of only 13 similar centres across the country.

Many of their patients are managed in the community but all have direct access to the ward 24/7. They are managed by a team of renal nurses with support from a renal nurse on call.

E17 also has a 7 bedded haemo dialysis unit which runs 6 days a week and is staffed separately.

The ward manager on E17 is Michelle Kirkland and the renal unit is lead by Shelley Jepson.

Visiting times: Open visiting, After 8pm immediate family only.
Telephone: 0115 924 9924 Extension 69017

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Ward E37

Having recently moved for expansion, they now have 16 inpatient beds and a larger GP assessment area with 3 treatment rooms / assessments room.

They aim to ensure that children admitted to hospital have the shortest stay as possible and are appropriately discharged at the earliest opportunity. This is achieved by using a nurse-led discharge policy whenever possible.   When children spend less time in hospital and parents have the confidence to take their child home re-admission rates are reduced.

Visiting times: Open visiting, please respect children's bedtimes
Telephone: 0115 924 9924 Extension: 69037

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Ward E38

Visiting times: Open visiting, please respect children's bedtimes
Telephone: 0115 924 9924 Extension: 69038

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Ward E39

Visiting times: Open visiting, please respect children's bedtimes
Telephone: 0115 924 9924 Extension: 69039

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Ward E40, Children's Assessment Unit

Visiting times: Open visiting, please respect children's bedtimes
Telephone: 0115 924 9924 Extension: 69040

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Ward E41, Paediatric High Dependency Unit (PHDU)

Ward E41, the PHDU, opened in September 2008 and is located next to Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). There are currently 4 PHDU beds available with an anticipated increase in numbers in the near future.

Children are admitted to the unit for a variety of reasons and from a variety of specialties. They provide step down care from the PICU and step up care for children requiring closer observation. They also admit children post operatively as well providing long term services for children dependent upon ventilation.

The unit is managed by Sharon Squire who works with a team of staff with a variety of skills to offer including a full time receptionist, hospital play specialist and PHDU assistant. They work closely with the team from PICU and pride themselves on the high quality care and service they provide for children and their families.

Visiting times: Open visiting, After 8pm immediate family only.
Telephone: 0115 924 9924 Extension: 69041

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Children’s Ambulatory Care Unit

Children’s Ambulatory Care is a day case area with 8 reclining chairs and 1 bed, catering for children requiring day case elective procedures.

The unit is open from 7am to 7pm Monday to Friday. Patients are admitted both in the mornings and afternoon for surgery or investigations such as specialist scans under general anaesthetic/sedation and are discharged primarily by the nursing staff when appropriate.

Specialities taken care of include:

• General paediatric surgery
• Urology
• Ear Nose and Throat
• Ophthalmics
• Gastroenterology
•  Gynaecology
• Dermatology
• Rheumatology
• Maxillofacial
• Dental
• Orthopaedics
• Plus a variety of medical/gastroenterology and Neurology patients for scans/investigations.

Patients are also pre-assessed prior to their admission date, this being primarily nurse led.

They also see ward attenders for surgical or medical urgent reviews and to change dressings that cannot be done in the community.

Students are at present rotated through AMBCU for 1 week as part of their surgical placement.

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Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

PICU at the Nottingham University Hospitals Queens Medical Centre campus provides a regional service for the East Midlands. A large proportion of their admissions are from our Emergency Department but they also take internal and external transfers.

PICU has funding for 6 beds and the capacity for 10, accepting patients from a range of specialities including acute medicine, surgical, ENT, trauma and orthopaedics. They continue to be a lead centre for neurology and spinal care.

They have an established an education team within PICU providing support and education for the staff. Following the appointment of a research nurse there is now a drive to increase research activity, implementing MCRN studies within PICU.

The Nottingham PICU team undertakes transfer of critically ill children referred to the unit from District General Hospitals, mainly within the Trent region and further a field. The service is a mobile intensive care bed using the staff from PICU.

Visiting times: Open visiting, After 8pm immediate family only.
Telephone: 0115 924 9924 Extension: 61232

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Children and Young People’s Outpatient’s clinic

With 21 consulting rooms, 2 treatment rooms, plaster on and off rooms and 2 large waiting play areas divided into 2 busy clinic areas (East and South), the Play Staff are never short of something to do!

Children and young people visit clinic for a host of reasons and many need reassurance and guidance about procedures they may have to undergo during their visit so we provide distraction and preparation play .

As Play Specialists our aim is to make the environment feel child-friendly, age appropriate, informative and fun. We want visitors to leave with a positive view of their visit as this may be their first or only experience of a hospital.

We frequently give out stickers and certificates to thank children for their cooperation and we provide a range of art, craft and general play activities whilst in clinic – all helping children, young people and their parents to feel more “at home” and relaxed.

Recently we had 2 pieces of artwork installed in East clinic, with an installation of another piece of art work in the South Block clinic planned for the near future. We are very proud of this and hope it will improve their experience of our hospital by generating discussion amongst the children, young people and their parents.

East Block Clinic: B Floor, East Block
Telephone: 0115 924 9924 Extension: 61210

South Block Clinic: B Floor, South Block
Telephone: 0115 924 9924 Extension: 65292