University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Neonatal Nursery Nurse

The closing date is 17 March 2026

Job summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the neonatal team based at St Richard's Hospital in Chichester

This is a 12 Cot level 1 special care baby unit, comprising 2 HDU cots and 10 special care cots..

You will be expected to work alongside the nursing team to provide excellent care to our families.

You should be a qualified Nursery Nurse, or hold an equivalent qualification who is keen to work with families and neonates.

We will offer ongoing training and support for professional development, and have previously supported Nursery Nurse staff to progress on to the nurse associate training pathway.

Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.

If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.

Main duties of the job

Summary of detail include:

Effective communication

Work within your scope of practice

Participate in discussions with the multidisciplinary team

Follow Health and safety targets and Infection Prevention procedures.

Maintain an awareness of evidence base and best practice in nursing care

Keep accurate and clear documentation.

To continue with learning and development.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack

Date posted

03 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

279-7832437-MAR26

Job locations

St. Richard's Hospital

Spitalfield Lane

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Be responsible for delivering high quality, patient centered, compassionate care under the leadership and direction of a registered nurse (or other registered care professional)

Work within all aspects of the nursing process, providing high quality holistic and person centered care.

Support the registered nurse in the assessment, planning and evaluation of care with focus on promoting health, independence and family integrated care.

Carry out specific clinical and care tasks to a high standard and competency, under the leadership and direction of a registered nurse.

Have the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the NN role.

Please see our detailed job description for the main duties and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Be responsible for delivering high quality, patient centered, compassionate care under the leadership and direction of a registered nurse (or other registered care professional)

Work within all aspects of the nursing process, providing high quality holistic and person centered care.

Support the registered nurse in the assessment, planning and evaluation of care with focus on promoting health, independence and family integrated care.

Carry out specific clinical and care tasks to a high standard and competency, under the leadership and direction of a registered nurse.

Have the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the NN role.

Please see our detailed job description for the main duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Previous experience of working in an inpatient environment. NVQ Level 3

Desirable

Diploma in Child Care education

Experience

Essential

Previous experience working with babies or children
Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

Ability to access computerised data
Care planning skills

Knowledge and skills

Essential

Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
Excellent communication skills
Able to work under own initiative

Professional Registration

Essential

NNEB or equivalent training

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Previous experience of working in an inpatient environment. NVQ Level 3

Desirable

Diploma in Child Care education

Experience

Essential

Previous experience working with babies or children
Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

Ability to access computerised data
Care planning skills

Knowledge and skills

Essential

Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
Excellent communication skills
Able to work under own initiative

Professional Registration

Essential

NNEB or equivalent training

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities 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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St. Richard's Hospital

Spitalfield Lane

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St. Richard's Hospital

Spitalfield Lane

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Employer's website

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