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Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

1626 - Staff Nurse, Neonatal Unit

The closing date is 26 October 2025

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Job summary

This advert is for qualified staff nurses only.

2 Posts:-

1. 34.5 hour fixed term/secondment opportunity until October 2026

1. 34.5 hour fixed term/secondment opportunity until May 2026

We are looking for band 5 staff Nurses to join our amazing team. In liaison with the Lead Nurse, nursing and multidisciplinary team you will support us to work together, to ensure the delivery of high-quality, nursing and family integrated care.

It is essential that you are a RN or RSCN, with a keen interest to work towards the Qualification in Specialty, Intensive Care of the New born.

It is required that you have an approachable manner and positive attitude whilst being committed to providing high quality care to the infants and families accessing our services

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone who has a passion for neonatal care. You must be able to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and individually, to implement care planning for your patients. You will be supported to advocate for your patients, ensuring high standards of care are maintained, whilst also encouraging parents to be partners in care. You will administer medication as per the BNF, and NMC code of conduct. Adhering to trust policies and procedures is essential.

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Details

Date posted

13 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-1626E-10-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Values based questions

Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words please describe how the neonatal team can make sure all familiesespecially those from different ethnic backgrounds or facing financial challengesreceive fair and respectful care?

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN with neonatal or critical care experience,
  • RN Child,
  • Evidence of ongoing professional education

Desirable

  • Teaching and Assessing qualification,
  • Willingness to undertake the Neonatal Qualification Post Registration Course.
  • Willingness to undertake the Examination of the Newborn Course.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • Quality, audit and its application,
  • Current healthcare issues,
  • Risk management,
  • Clinical Governance,
  • Statutory and professional requirements,
  • Health and Safety,
  • Confidentiality,
  • Awareness of Health and Safety issues.
Person Specification

Values based questions

Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words please describe how the neonatal team can make sure all familiesespecially those from different ethnic backgrounds or facing financial challengesreceive fair and respectful care?

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN with neonatal or critical care experience,
  • RN Child,
  • Evidence of ongoing professional education

Desirable

  • Teaching and Assessing qualification,
  • Willingness to undertake the Neonatal Qualification Post Registration Course.
  • Willingness to undertake the Examination of the Newborn Course.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • Quality, audit and its application,
  • Current healthcare issues,
  • Risk management,
  • Clinical Governance,
  • Statutory and professional requirements,
  • Health and Safety,
  • Confidentiality,
  • Awareness of Health and Safety issues.

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.

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.

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

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Neonatal Lead Nurse

Melanie Hoggard

melaniehoggard@nhs.net

01226432865

Details

Date posted

13 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-1626E-10-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Supporting documents

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