Job overview

To be a competent Qualified in Speciality Neonatal Nurse with the relevant qualification. 

To be responsible for promoting and implementing practice conducive to the development of high quality patient care.

To provide support and guidance to all staff.

Support the NICU Nurse in Charge with duties to ensure seamless running of the NICU.

Work and communicate well with the multi-disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

Carry out and advise/supervise junior staff.

 To take charge of the clinical area if required.

   To co-ordinate and monitor the progress of patients within their plan of care and to promptly and effectively communicate relevant changes  to the multi-disciplinary team.

     Ensure Infection prevention and control guidelines and procedures are followed and high standards are maintained.

  To ensure the safe custody, supply and administration of drugs and therapeutic substances in accordance with Trust policy.

     To plan, develop and implement approaches to promote health and well being.

     To ensure that clinical records and documentation are maintained accurately.

     To be competent in a role during emergency situations and providing support to other members of the team.

   To demonstrate advanced clinical skills and theoretical knowledge including enhanced practice.

      To act as a role model and demonstrate expertise within their sphere of practice.

        Use leadership skills to create an environment that is safe and supportive to ensure effective teamwork and a motivated, efficient workforce.

         To ensure clinical incidents and near misses are accurately reported and acted upon in a timely manner.

      To have an awareness of cot capacity whilst on duty.

Working for our organisation

There’s never been a more exciting time to join Team QEH.  We’re working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we’ve ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as ‘Good’, and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit.  We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome.  

We love working here and think you will too.