Job summary
Come and join our friendly team of Neonatal Nurses
We are looking to recruit Band 5 nurses that are either NMC registered or student nurses that are due to complete their studies in the next 6 months. Both adult nurses, children's nurses, neonatal nurses, are welcome to apply, at both City and QMC Neonatal Units.
With our brand new state of the art dedicated Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that was Opened in December 2024 at QMC, and a new reconfiguration layout at City happening in 2025 to aid their transition to a Local Neonatal Unit.
Come and see what its like to work as part of NUH Neonatal Service and what we have to offer.
Successful applicants will be part of a team who are passionate and enthusiastic about providing excellent care for the most sick and vulnerable babies and their families
We offer a professionally registered six month foundation course to enhance your CPD, with a dedicated neonatal practice development team to support your learning.
The Neonatal Service delivers critical care across two sites, the City and Queen's Medical Centre Campus. As lead centre in the EMNODN [East Midlands Neonatal Operational Delivery Network, we offer both medical and surgical intensive care for extremely premature and very sick infants. We also have an integrated outreach team in place to support babies and families once they return home.
This will be part of the NUH Trust Recruitment day and Interviews will be expected to be held on the 19th July 2025
Main duties of the job
Please note this advert is for Neonatal Nursing only.
To assess the care needs of patients and develop a programme of care which is evaluated and amended as appropriate.
Carry out relevant forms of direct and indirect patient care without direct supervision.
On occasions, may take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility or his/her deputy.
The post holder is required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
In addition to the information above please familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specific documents attached to this advert.
About us
A dedicated Institute of Nursing and Midwifery Care Excellence, offering continuing professional education and career development opportunities including: a well-established preceptorship programme,
Access to the biggest established Shared Governance programme in the UK, with 85 staff councils at ward level and growing, giving our workforce a voice and supporting a culture of innovation.
Our nursing teams are leading Patient Experience Network National Award winning initiatives (PENNA 2018) and have opportunities to work on improvement initiatives that are co-produced with those who use our services
For further details / informal visits contact:
Claire Pierson
Claire.Pierson1@nhs.net
Lead for Recruitment & Retention in Neonates
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care ensuring that these are evaluated and amended as appropriate.
Document the condition and progress of patients and report to medical staff and/or senior nursing staff any areas of concern.
Undertake nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed policies and guidelines.
Demonstrate clinical procedures to registered and unregistered staff as required.
Once competent in team management skills, on occasions may take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility or his/her deputy.
Participate in the support and implementation of Essence of Care guidelines.
Be aware of your role with regard to the Medicines Code of Practice.
Comply with all Trust policies with particular regard to the policies and procedures carried out in the event of maintaining staff and patient safety.
Liaise with other clinical areas providing appropriate policies, education and clinical expertise in order to facilitate the management of patients with special requirements.
Maintain an awareness of the developments in the care and treatment of patients in order to be able to carry out duties competently and efficiently
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care ensuring that these are evaluated and amended as appropriate.
Document the condition and progress of patients and report to medical staff and/or senior nursing staff any areas of concern.
Undertake nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed policies and guidelines.
Demonstrate clinical procedures to registered and unregistered staff as required.
Once competent in team management skills, on occasions may take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility or his/her deputy.
Participate in the support and implementation of Essence of Care guidelines.
Be aware of your role with regard to the Medicines Code of Practice.
Comply with all Trust policies with particular regard to the policies and procedures carried out in the event of maintaining staff and patient safety.
Liaise with other clinical areas providing appropriate policies, education and clinical expertise in order to facilitate the management of patients with special requirements.
Maintain an awareness of the developments in the care and treatment of patients in order to be able to carry out duties competently and efficiently
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Current Level 1 NMC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Supervision of non registered staff and students
- Previous NHS experience
Communication and Relationship
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate basic IT skills
- Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff
Analytical and Judgement skill
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver and priortise and evaluate patient care
- Ability to identify own learning needs
- Demonstrate an understanding of the staff nurse's role
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Physical Skills
Essential
- Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
- Competent and capable of using medical equipment
- Able to undertake patient and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres
Other
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable
- Enhanced CRB clearance
- Caring
- Enthusiastic and well motivated
- Confidence
Trust Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Current Level 1 NMC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Supervision of non registered staff and students
- Previous NHS experience
Communication and Relationship
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate basic IT skills
- Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff
Analytical and Judgement skill
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver and priortise and evaluate patient care
- Ability to identify own learning needs
- Demonstrate an understanding of the staff nurse's role
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Physical Skills
Essential
- Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
- Competent and capable of using medical equipment
- Able to undertake patient and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres
Other
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable
- Enhanced CRB clearance
- Caring
- Enthusiastic and well motivated
- Confidence
Trust Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's
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).