Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Job overview

The NNUH is in the heart of East Anglia. Norwich is one of the most vibrant and attractive cities in Europe.  It is the perfect location to enjoy the contrasts of one of England’s most picturesque counties - from glorious open countryside and traditional villages to the unspoilt tranquility of the Norfolk Broads with the contrast of the vibrant historic city of Norwich.  Norwich with its magnificent cathedral and cobbled streets is ranked in the Top 10 shopping cities in the UK as well as being popular for the arts, culture, music, nightlife, and tourism.

Are you enthusiastic, compassionate, and self-motivated? Do you want to develop your skills and knowledge in our busy and ever expanding dynamic ANNP team working within our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit? Do you uphold the Trust’s PRIDE values? Then this post could be just what you are looking for.

Main duties of the job

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7/8a ANNP to join our established ANNP team on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. We are a regional level 3 intensive care unit with 42 cots, caring for the smallest and sickest babies across East Anglia. As part of our multidisciplinary team you will be involved and supported in providing a high standard of family centered care to the smallest patients within the hospital. In this unique clinical area we offer a full induction program. This is led by our dedicated ANNP team and will incorporate least 2 weeks supernumerary time, working alongside our experienced team members.

If you share our passion for providing the best possible care for our babies and their families when they need it the most and want to work in a team which consistently strives to provide every patient with the care we want for those we love most, we would like to hear from you.

Please see attached job description for further details.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Assist lead nurse in provide nursing leadership within the neonatal unit, focusing on clinical issues for nursing staff within sphere of responsibility.
• Attend high risk deliveries.
• Provide clinical cover on the Neonatal Specialist Registrar rota
• Assess the health status of neonates through physical examination and diagnostic studies in consultation with Neonatologists and relevant members of the health care team.
• Perform selected and approved diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in accordance with ratified protocols and the Code of Professional Practice.
• Initiate and administer drugs and intravenous fluids according to agreed protocols.
• Independently take action in an emergency situation and consult with the Neonatologist appropriately when initiating treatment.
• Provide relevant clinical learning experiences in an approved environment in liaison with lead nurse.
• Act as a resource on neonatal care to neonatal nurses and junior doctors.

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.