1626 - Staff Nurse - Neonatal Unit
The closing date is 29 December 2025
Job summary
This advert is for qualified staff nurses only.
A mixture of fixed term/permanent and full time/part time roles available
We are seeking a motivated and caring Neonatal Staff Nurse to join our Neonatal Unit. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in neonatal nursing within a supportive and friendly team. Our unit provides special care, high dependency care and intensive care for babies from 27 weeks gestation and above.
It is essential that you are an RN or RSCN, posses the Qualification in Speciality or have a keen interest to work towards the Qualification in Specialty, Intensive Care of the Newborn.
It is required that you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Have an approachable manner and positive attitude with the ability to work effectively as part of a team whilst being committed to providing high quality care to the infants and families accessing our services.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to neonates and their families.
Monitor and assess babies conditions, responding promptly to changes.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, adhering to the NMC guidance, policies and proceedures.
Support parents in understanding and participating as partners in their babys care.
Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.
Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to all clinical governance standards.
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
15 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9163-1626E-12-25
Job locations
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer details
Employer name
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer's website
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