Job summary
We are searching for a committed, dynamic and enthusiastic Nurse with Paediatric/Neonatal specialist experience to join our Quality and Safety team.
We want you to assist in shaping our vision for an outstanding service that gives our families, our community and our staff an extraordinary experience.
You will join a supportive team who truly care about high quality family and child centred care. We value your experience working alongside us and acknowledge that fulfilled staff put the family at the centre of their work.
Main duties of the job
Play an important role within the Women and Children's Divisional Quality and Safety team, in delivering the Quality and Safety agenda in accordance with local and national policy.
Be involved in management of clinical risk within Paediatrics and Neonatal areas.
Ensure that clinical and non-clinical incidents are identified, reported and investigated , triggering actions and sharing learning to prevent future harm.
Be responsible for co-ordinating the Paediatric speciality annual audit plan.
Participate in divisional meetings as a representative of paediatrics to ensure monitoring and development of the quality and safety agenda.
Be the oversight for Paediatric and Neonatal policies and guidelines, ensuring they remain in date and fit for purpose.
Be the paediatric/neonatal link for the development and implementation of quality improvement projects within the Women and Children's Division.
Work alongside the Practice development teams to ensure training and education aligns to local and national policy.
Demonstrate up to date professional competence and knowledge.
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 due to open in 2031/32 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 more information regarding this opportunity, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding this opportunity, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Registered Children's Nurse
- Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience
- Teaching and Assessing/Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Qualified in Speciality (Neonatal)
- Post Registration Qualification in Governance/Quality Improvement related subject (e.g. QSIR)
- Evidence of PSIRF methodologies training
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a minimum 3-years Post-Registration clinical experience in a Paediatric or Neonatal setting
- Experience of participation in Clinical Audit
- Experience of the development/review of Policies and Guidelines
- Experience of the development and implementation of quality improvement projects
Desirable
- Experience of Clinical Incident investigation
Skills, abilities and competencies
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Confident and calm attitude with an ability to work under pressure
- Good organisational & team building skills
Desirable
- Experience of managing multi-disciplinary incident review/feedback meetings
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Registered Children's Nurse
- Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience
- Teaching and Assessing/Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Qualified in Speciality (Neonatal)
- Post Registration Qualification in Governance/Quality Improvement related subject (e.g. QSIR)
- Evidence of PSIRF methodologies training
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a minimum 3-years Post-Registration clinical experience in a Paediatric or Neonatal setting
- Experience of participation in Clinical Audit
- Experience of the development/review of Policies and Guidelines
- Experience of the development and implementation of quality improvement projects
Desirable
- Experience of Clinical Incident investigation
Skills, abilities and competencies
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Confident and calm attitude with an ability to work under pressure
- Good organisational & team building skills
Desirable
- Experience of managing multi-disciplinary incident review/feedback meetings
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.
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.
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).
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