Job summary
To promote and implement practice conducive to the development of high quality patient care for our neonates and their families. To provide support and guidance to staff. Support the nursing team with duties to ensure seamless running of the NICU. Work and communicate well with the multi-disciplinary team.
Applications from newly qualified nurses welcome. Part time and full time hours considered.
Main duties of the job
C linical :
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.
Carry out and advise/supervise junior staff in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluating of nursing care.
To ensure the patient administration systems PAS are up-dated to ensure real time data collection and confidentiality.
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.
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.
To ensure the safe custody, supply and administration of drugs and therapeutic substances in accordance with Trust policy.
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.
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
1. Registered Nurse on appropriate part of the NMC Register
2. Mentorship preparation programme
3. Up to date NLS certification or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
4. Knowledge of current developments in health care
Desirable
5. Experience of participating in clinical audit or patient reviews
6. Experience in change management
Skills, abilities, and knowledge
Essential
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
8. Ability to work shifts and flexible approach to working hours and duties
9. Organisational and time management skills
10. Highly motivated
Desirable
11. Evidence of participation in clinical audit/patient review
Aptitude
Essential
12. Willingness to further develop knowledge and skills.