Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Registered Nurse - NICU

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital View all jobs


North East England
Permanent
Registered Nurse/RN
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year

Posted 3 day(s) ago

Reference: 2385950


Job summary

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.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

  • Flexible working hours
  • Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
  • Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
  • Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
  • Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
  • Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
  • On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
  • On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
  • Support in career development
  • Flexible staff bank
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Details
Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

234-26-D0303

Job locations

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

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

Job description
Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • RSCN/RN Child Branch, RN
Desirable
  • Qualified in speciality
Experience
Desirable
  • Recent experience of nursing in an acute hospital environment
  • Experience of managing/leading a team and co-ordinating workload
  • Working towards a health related degree
Skills
Essential
  • Ability to maintain high standards of care
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
  • Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • RSCN/RN Child Branch, RN
Desirable
  • Qualified in speciality
Experience
Desirable
  • Recent experience of nursing in an acute hospital environment
  • Experience of managing/leading a team and co-ordinating workload
  • Working towards a health related degree
Skills
Essential
  • Ability to maintain high standards of care
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
  • Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information
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).

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

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details
Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)