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Job requirements
Essential
4 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Ability to maintain high standards of care
- Qualifications
RSCN/RN Child Branch, RN
- Attitude, aptitude
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Attitude, aptitude
Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Recent experience of nursing in an acute hospital environment
- Experience
Experience of managing/leading a team and co-ordinating workload
- Experience
Working towards a health related degree
- Qualifications
Qualified in speciality
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Nurse to join our team on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. We are a regional level 3 intensive care unit with 42 cots, providing the most advanced and specialist care for premature and critically unwell newborns. We deliver a full range of care from Intensive and high dependency through special and transitional care, ensuring that babies and their families receive seamless, compassionate support throughout their journey. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will be involved and supported in providing a strong culture of family integrated care where we support parents as partners in care.
We offer a wealth of training and development opportunities, and you will benefit from a comprehensive 6-week induction with access to simulation training and mentorship from experienced neonatal nurses and advanced practitioners. You’ll be supported to complete the specialist nursing training (QIS) and develop your skills in a friendly, inclusive team.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated nurses who is looking to develop their skills and knowledge in our busy and ever-expanding dynamic team working within our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Main roles and duties will include caring and supporting babies and their families within special care, transitional care and high dependency. Completing A to E nursing assessment. Working alongside the MDT to provide the best outcomes for our patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Registered Nurse - NICU with Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Norwich, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Registered nurse role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Oct 2026.
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