Northampton General Hospital

Neonatal Staff Nurse

The closing date is 01 May 2026

Job summary

Applications are invited for Registered Nurse to work across our Neonatal service with includes a 20 bedded level 2 local neonatal unit and a 6 bedded transitional care unit. We are within a large District General hospital. We are looking for highly motivated, compassionate and enthusiastic nurses to join our neonatal nursing team. We have a full available for individuals with a positive attitude and good communication skills.

Our Local Neonatal Unit is situated within Northampton General Hospital and is part of a large integrated Child Health Directorate as well as a part of the East Midlands Neonatal Operational Delivery Network. The unit offers comprehensive neonatal services which include 2 designated Intensive Care cots, 4 High Dependency cots and 14 Special Care cots. The transitional care unit is situated within maternity and is led by a Neonatal transitional care Lead Nurse. The successful candidate will be supported by our education team with an appropriate competency structure to enable you to learn the role of the neonatal nurse.

We are proud to be the first hospital in the UK to have obtained Pathway to Excellence designated accreditation from the American nurses credentialing centre (ANCC).

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assist in the overall nursing care ensuring delivery of high standards of care to patients and their families within the ward. They will act as a clinical role model providing leadership and support to both nursing and medical staff ensuring the promotion of a safe working environment. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of high dependency and special clinical care to vulnerable neonates across the Neonatal unit and Transitional care using a philosophy of family centred care.

An expectation that the post holder will maintain high professional standards, keep abreast of research and developments within the neonatal field and support the neonatal team in the smooth running of the unit. This will mean that the post holder will be expected to undertake the neonatal foundation course within 12 months of employment and the neonatal Qualified in Specialty Course within 2 years of employment

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.We recognise that AI tools can be helpful when drafting job applications; however, we ask candidates to keep their use to a minimum. Your responses should reflect your own experiences, skills and knowledge. Over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in responses that are generic or do not accurately represent your abilities.University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) was formed through the grouping of Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As one group, we are on a journey to improve services for our communities by working collaboratively, modernising the way we deliver care and continually striving for excellence.Working together allows us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities . There may be a requirement to work across our hospital sites depending on service needs.Our Excellence Values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage.UHN welcomes applications from people from all protected groups and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and have achieved the Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. Our active staff networks support colleagues from all backgrounds and help ensure everyone feels valued here at UHN

Date posted

17 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year Per Annum / Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

265- 7922513-FAM

Job locations

Northampton General Hospital

Billing Road

Northampton

NN1 5BD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Act as a role model in customer service towards visitors to the hospital.

To facilitate any measures to help achieve directorate and Trust targets and disseminate all appropriate information to all members of the nursing team.

Undertake induction and competency programmes appropriate to the role.

Take responsibility for the management and organisation of the clinical area.

Participate in setting and reviewing standards for practice and evaluating outcomes as part of the clinical governance agenda.

Undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific development and competency Programmes.

To contribute to annual appraisal and be responsible for own personal performance / development plan to achieve KSF outline for role.

Able to identify learning needs in self, negotiating a Personal Development Plan recognising own limitations.

To undertake any expanded roles deemed necessary for the role following the Trust policy Expansion of Professional Practice for Registered Healthcare Practitioners.

To be responsible for the safe supply, storage, administration, checking and disposal of medications including controlled drugs.

To promote and maintain effective communication both written and verbal.

Undertake the Neonatal Qualified in Specialty Course.

Actively undertake education, development and supervision of other staff members, assisting them in meeting work demands to provide a quality patient experience.

Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of patient care.

To coordinate the patients discharge arrangements in accordance with NGH Local Discharge Policy.

To ensure the education of patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified.

Assist the ward manager in the completion of a training needs analysis and ensure compliance of the team with Trust expectations in relation to mandatory training, role specific training and appraisals.

Assist the ward manager in the development of team members through education and support.

Assist the Ward Manager in the monitoring of the workload and skill mix and ensuring the ward operates effectively and safely.

Ensure that self and all nursing staff practice at all times in accordance with the NMC code of professional practice, raising any concerns with the ward Manager.

To maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and act as a assessor in the supervision and teaching of less experienced staff, supporting and facilitating their development.

Contribute to the development of Trust and directorate policies, procedures, standards and guidelines and ensure compliance of self and others.