Qualified in Speciality Staff Nurse NICU

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider is seeking a qualified Speciality Neonatal Nurse to join their dedicated team. The role involves overseeing patient care standards, guiding junior staff, and maintaining accurate clinical records in a supportive environment. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a renowned healthcare setting focused on continuous improvement and digital transformation.

Benefits

Opportunities for learning and growth

Recognized training programs

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must possess relevant certification for a Speciality Neonatal Nurse.
• Experience in a clinical setting as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to supervise and guide junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Promote and implement high-quality patient care practices.
• Support and guide staff while assisting the NICU Nurse in Charge.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control guidelines.

Skills

Relevant certification

Leadership skills

Advanced clinical skills

Job description

A Vacancy at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust.

We are seeking a qualified Speciality Neonatal Nurse with relevant certification. Please note that applications without this qualification will not be shortlisted.

The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting and implementing high-quality patient care practices, supporting and guiding staff, and assisting the NICU Nurse in Charge to ensure seamless unit operations.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Working effectively with the multidisciplinary team.
2. Supervising junior staff and taking charge of the clinical area when required.
3. Coordinating patient care and communicating changes promptly.
4. Ensuring infection prevention and control guidelines are followed.
5. Managing the safe administration of medications.
6. Developing approaches to promote health and wellbeing.
7. Maintaining accurate clinical records.
8. Providing support during emergency situations and demonstrating advanced clinical skills.
9. Acting as a role model and using leadership skills to foster a safe and supportive environment.
10. Reporting clinical incidents and near misses promptly.
11. Being aware of cot capacity during duty hours.

Join us during this exciting period as we build a new state-of-the-art hospital opening in 2031/32 and undertake significant digital transformation, including implementing a new electronic patient record system from 2026.

We serve a diverse community across Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, and Lincolnshire, and pride ourselves on our values of kindness, wellness, and fairness. Our organization is committed to continuous improvement, as reflected in our recent 'Good' rating in the 2024 CQC maternity inspection.

We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for learning and growth, including apprenticeships and recognized training programs. Our staff and volunteers are valued, and we maintain a community atmosphere with modern facilities and a dedicated team.

For more details, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

This advert closes on Thursday, 17 July 2025.