The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Qualified in Speciality Neonatal Staff Nurse

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Job summary

Come and join a friendly and supportive team, dedicated to providing high quality care to our neonates. We are a level 2 Neonatal Unit with 12 cots, We also provide Transitional Care and have 4 TC cots. We are part of the East of England Neonatal Operational Delivery Network.

"If you are a new registrant, we look forward to welcoming you onto the RCN accredited Preceptorship Academy at the QEH. This programme offers a supportive development transition into your new role as a registered member of the team. If you would like further information, please email the team Preceptorship@qehkl.nhs.uk"

This vacancy is for Registered Nurses with full NMC registration in the UK. If you are an internationally trained nurse that has not passed their OSCE (objective structured clinical examination) you will not be considered for this role and will be automatically rejected, so please do not apply.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 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.

Details

Date posted

29 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

426-537-24TAM-D

Job locations

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this vacancy, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this vacancy, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications/training and professional development

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (UK) on appropriate part of the NMC Register
  • Mentorship preparation programme
  • Up to date NLS certification or willingness to undertake
  • Neonatal Qualified in Speciality course

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in Neonatal Speciality
  • Experience in change management

Desirable

  • Experience of managing and leading a clinical area
  • Experience of participating in clinical audit or patient reviews

Skills, abilities, and knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work shifts and flexible approach to working hours and duties
  • Competency in advanced clinical skills including enhanced practice
  • Organisational and time management skills
  • Highly motivated
  • Knowledge of current developments in health care

Desirable

  • Leadership qualities
Person Specification

Qualifications/training and professional development

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (UK) on appropriate part of the NMC Register
  • Mentorship preparation programme
  • Up to date NLS certification or willingness to undertake
  • Neonatal Qualified in Speciality course

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in Neonatal Speciality
  • Experience in change management

Desirable

  • Experience of managing and leading a clinical area
  • Experience of participating in clinical audit or patient reviews

Skills, abilities, and knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work shifts and flexible approach to working hours and duties
  • Competency in advanced clinical skills including enhanced practice
  • Organisational and time management skills
  • Highly motivated
  • Knowledge of current developments in health care

Desirable

  • Leadership qualities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET


Employer's website

https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET


Employer's website

https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Sally Crane

sally.crane@qehkl.nhs.uk

01553613730

Details

Date posted

29 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

426-537-24TAM-D

Job locations

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET


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