Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for any neonatal or peadiatric nurses, looking to develop their nursing skills and knowledge within a Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. To work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Neonatal and Maternity Teams, to provide high quality, individualised care for all babies and families requiring admission to the NICU. Main duties of the job The role of the Neonatal Nurse is to work under the guidance and supervision of the Senior Sister and Senior Clinical Nurse to deliver safe and effective quality care, within the NICU. The post holder will provide effective family integrated care, underpinned by evidence based practice. To be responsible for the continued assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of care for babies admitted to the NICU. To provide individualised care to babies, mother and extended families on a shift by shift basis. To support teaching and supervision of all members of the team and pre-registration nursing students. To present a positive, professional image of the organisation and of the nursing team To be responsible for updating own knowledge and skill in line with Trust policies and procedures and NMC Code. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Date posted 27 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 205-7093616 Job locations Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Royal Stoke Hospital Newcastle Road Newcastle Under Lyme ST4 6QG Job description Job responsibilities To work autonomously, and as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Neonatal and Maternity Teams, to provide high quality, individualised care for all babies and mothers requiring admission to the NICU. To work within own scope of practice, and to seek support and guidance when indicated to provide holistic transitional care. Job description Job responsibilities To work autonomously, and as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Neonatal and Maternity Teams, to provide high quality, individualised care for all babies and mothers requiring admission to the NICU. To work within own scope of practice, and to seek support and guidance when indicated to provide holistic transitional care. Person Specification Experience Essential Neonatal Nursing Experience Desirable Paediatric Nursing Experience Education Essential Student Mentor Desirable Development opportunities Personal Development Essential Has attended development opportunities Desirable Completed additional Neonatal Training Person Specification Experience Essential Neonatal Nursing Experience Desirable Paediatric Nursing Experience Education Essential Student Mentor Desirable Development opportunities Personal Development Essential Has attended development opportunities Desirable Completed additional Neonatal Training 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Royal Stoke Hospital Newcastle Road Newcastle Under Lyme ST4 6QG Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)