Newly Qualified Nurse (Paediatrics) - 2026 Graduates

Are you enthusiastic, compassionate, self-motivated and want to develop your skills in Acute Paediatrics or Neonates? If so, this is the post for you! We are looking for a Newly Qualified Nurses to join our Jenny Lind Children’s Hospital Team.

Buxton ward, The Children’s Assessment Unit and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit are looking for Newly Qualified Paediatric Nurses due to qualify Summer 2026 to come and join our dedicated and vibrant team.

If you share our passion for providing best possible care to children and their parents 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 then we would like to hear from you.

There has never been a more exciting time to come and join the vibrant Jenny Lind Children’s Hospital team at the NNUH. With our recently approved aspirational Children’s Strategy and being one of the largest Children’s units in the Eastern Region, we are continually seeking to improve and expand our existing services. We are very proud of our Hospital’s PRIDE values which underpin our improvement strategy. Everyone who works here plays an important role in our journey to outstanding.

Our Jenny Lind Children’s Hospital incorporates Children’s Inpatient, Ambulatory, Emergency, Neonatal and Outpatient care. We treat children and young people across a broad range of specialties including Paediatric Medicine, Surgery, Orthopaedics, ENT, plastics and much more. We also have a dedicated Surgical and medical HDU. Our collaborative team care to children living in Norfolk and for those accessing specialist treatments across the Eastern Region.

The successful candidate will be offered a position on either Buxton Ward, The Children’s Assessment Unit or the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Please let us know within your supporting statement the area of paediatrics you would prefer to work in.

When completing the reference section of your application form, please include your Academic Advisor/ Personal Tutor at your University and then a 3rd Year Practice Assessor (ideally from a Hospital placement). You will need to provide their academic/NHS email addresses and contact details.

Come and start your career with Team Jenny Lind.

The Jenny Lind Children's Hospital Is Home To

Outpatient services – Jenny Lind Out Patients Department Children’s Assessment Unit (CAU) Children’s Day Ward (CDW) Buxton, our 26 bedded inpatient ward Paediatric High Dependency Unit 6 beds Children’s Emergency Department NICU

Outside of NNUH Norwich and Norfolk have a huge amount to offer and can cater to a diverse range of interests. From 90 miles of stunning coastline to the famous Norfolk Broads, the UK’s largest protected wetlands, home to more than a quarter of the country’s rarest animals and birds, the scenic Norfolk Countryside is packed with hidden gems to uncover. If you prefer city life Norwich is a unique city with a rich history and independent spirit leading to many fantastic independently owned shops, restaurants and cafes lining the picturesque cobbled streets neighbouring all the biggest brands and chains you could possibly want to find in a major city.

If you are thinking about your career as a NQ nurse in September 2026 (to be confirmed) choose NNUH! We would love to hear from you.

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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Stacey Witheridge Job title: CAU Ward Sister Email address: Stacey.witheridge@nnuh.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01603 286286