Neonatal Community Deputy Sister
The closing date is 09 March 2026
Job summary
The post holder will be an experienced Qualified in Speciality (QIS) Neonatal Nurse, who will be responsible for the day to day running of the Neonatal Community Team (NCT); delegating to junior team NCT team members for a smooth running service.
Responsible for promoting and implementing practice conducive to the development of high quality patient care in neonates.
Provide support and guidance to all staff both in hospital and in the community. Supporting discharge home of patients admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Transitional Care requiring additional support. Complete home visits to review and assess ongoing care requirements for these patients.As well as supporting the smooth running of NICU, working clinically as a QIS nurse, and nurse in charge deputising for the senior nurse team.
Working and communicating well with the multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence.
Ensure standards of nursing practice are maintained by personal example, supporting junior team members to be held to the same standards.
Carry out and advise/supervise junior staff in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluating of nursing care.
To ensure the patient administration systems e.g. PAS are up-dated to ensure real time data collection and confidentiality.
To ensure the effective use of information technology for the benefit of patient care in accordance with the Trust's Code of Conduct.
To ensure the confidentiality of information (written, verbal, electronic) is maintained, whilst being aware of the Freedom for Information Act.
To co-ordinate and monitor the progress of patients within their plan of care and to promptly and effectively communicate relevant changes in patient status to the multi-disciplinary team.
Effectively communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information to the multi-disciplinary team gaining their co-operation.
Ensure Infection prevention and control guidelines and procedures are followed and high standards are maintained.
Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers, significant others, the multi-disciplinary team and support services.
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 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.
Details
Date posted
23 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
426-171-26TAM
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn
Gayton Road
Kings Lynn
PE30 4ET
Employer details
Employer name
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn
Gayton Road
Kings Lynn
PE30 4ET
Employer's website
https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Children's Community and Outpatient Team Lead
Charlotte Lorraine
Charlotte.lorraine@qehkl.nhs.uk
01553613214
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