About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced Neonatal Staff Nurse who holds a relevant specialist qualification or demonstrates a clear willingness to undertake further professional development within the specialty.
The post holder will play a vital role in promoting and delivering high-quality, evidence-based care for neonates, ensuring that clinical practice supports the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. You will provide expert support, advice, and guidance to colleagues across both hospital and community settings.
A key aspect of the role will involve supporting the safe and effective discharge of babies from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Transitional Care. This includes undertaking home visits to assess ongoing care needs, monitor progress, and ensure families feel confident and supported in caring for their child.
In addition, you will work closely with the NICU Nurse in Charge, contributing to the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the unit. Strong communication and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team are essential, enabling a coordinated, compassionate, and family-centred approach to care.
Main duties of the job
Ensure continuity across services, providing support and discharge for babies admitted to NICU and Transitional Care going home.
Review and assessment of patients at home and prior to discharge home from hospital.
Must have a UK driving licence
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development Essential
Registered Nurse on appropriate part of the NMC Register Mentorship preparation programme Neonatal Qualified in Speciality course or willingness to undertake Up to date NLS certification or willingness to undertake
Experience Essential
At least 3 years working in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit To be qualified in neonatal speciality or willing to undertake Knowledge of current developments in health care 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 Have a current Full UK Drivers License
Desirable
Experience in lone working 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).
Employer details Employer name The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn NHS Foundation Trust
Gayton Road
Kings Lynn
PE30 4ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)