About this role
Job summary
Non-Clinical Support Worker - Neonatal Unit (NNU)To provide essential non-clinical support to the Neonatal Unit by ensuring the clinical environment, equipment, and stock levels are maintained to a high standard. The role enables registered nurses and clinicians to focus on direct patient care, contributing to safe, effective, and efficient service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- 1. Stock Management and Ordering
Maintain appropriate stock levels of consumables and supplies within the neonatal unitOrder stock in accordance with Trust procurement processesReceive, check, and store deliveries safely and in line with infection prevention standardsMonitor usage trends and escalate shortages or supply issues promptlyEnsure stock areas are clean, organised, and accessible
- 2. Equipment Preparation and Management
Prepare incubators, cots, and other neonatal equipment for useEnsure all equipment is clean, functional, and ready to support patient admissions and ongoing care
Restock equipment after use to maintain readinessAssist with equipment tracking and availability across the unitReport faults, damage, or servicing requirements in a timely manner
Main duties of the job
Non-Clinical Support Worker - Neonatal Unit
Stock Management & Ordering
Order, receive, and maintain adequate levels of consumables and equipmentMonitor stock levels and ensure timely replenishmentOrganise and maintain stock rooms in line with safety and infection control standards
Equipment Preparation
Prepare, check, and restock incubators, cots, and clinical equipment ready for use
Ensure equipment is clean, functional, and available to support admissions and ongoing care
Escalate any equipment faults or shortages promptly
Cleaning & Infection Prevention Support
Clean and decontaminate equipment and designated areas in accordance with IPC policiesSupport high standards of cleanliness across the unit to reduce infection risk
Assist with turnaround of bed spaces between patients
Environmental Organisation
Maintain a safe, tidy, and well-organised clinical environmentEnsure supplies are accessible and stored appropriatelyRemove waste and dispose of materials safely following Trust policies
Support to Clinical Team
Undertake non-clinical tasks to enable nurses and clinicians to focus on direct patient care
Assist with general unit tasks such as transporting equipment or suppliesRespond to ad hoc requests from the clinical team within role boundaries
This role provides essential non-clinical support to the neonatal team by ensuring equipment, stock, and the environment are consistently maintained to a high standard, enabling safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.
About us
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications (Academic, Professional & Vocational)
Essential
- Basic general secondary education
Desirable
- NVQ Level II (or equivalent)
Previous Experience (Nature & Level)
Essential
- Insight into own strengths and weaknesses, seeking advice where appropriate
Desirable
- Previous health care experience Work in a neonatal environment
Evidence of Particular
- Knowledge
- Skills
- Aptitudes
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Willing to undertake training
- Awareness & Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda
- Able to work in a demanding busy environment
- Flexible and adaptable Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: ? Patient Centred ? Safety ? Compassion ? Respect and Excellence
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: ? Patient Centred ? Safety ? Compassion ? Respect and Excellence Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: ? Patient Centred ? Safety ? Compassion ? Patient Centred ? Safety ? Compassion ? Respect and Excellence
Desirable
- Computer skills
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Flexible in approach to work - must be able to undertake shift work when required
- Willing to undertake further education, training and development relevant to the post
Desirable
- Neonatal resuscitation training
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Neonatal Unit. Maternity Wing. Lincoln County Hospital
Greetwell Road
Lincoln
LN2 5QY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)