Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust); Greater London; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) in London invites applications for an Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (ANNP). The successful candidate will be a qualified ANNP with the MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice and join a busy level three neonatal unit providing high-quality care to sick neonates.

You will work within a renowned team, delivering advanced clinical practice, prioritising complex cases, and engaging with families to ensure compassionate, evidence-based

Qualifications

• Qualified ANNP through MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
• Excellent and up-to-date clinical skills for the sick neonate
• Ability to prioritise, work under pressure and deliver excellent patient care

Responsibilities

• Care for 21 intensive/high dependency babies in a level three neonatal unit
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver care
• Support family-integrated care and excellent patient outcomes
• Contribute to staff development and service improvement

Skills

Advanced neonatal nursing

Clinical skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse Part 1

A19 Course

ENB 998

Masters level education

NLS course

Non-medical prescribing

RSCN or RM

Job description

Site Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, University College Hospital Town London Salary £66,274 - £73,496 Per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 06/10/2026 23:59

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This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation.

We are inviting applicants to join our well established and dynamic team of Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (ANNP). The successful candidate will already be a qualified ANNP through completion of the MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice.

You will have excellent and up-to-date clinical skills, knowledge and understanding of the needs of the sick neonate and their families. You will also be able to prioritize, use your own initiative, thrive under pressure and manage difficult situations effectively to ensure the provision of excellent patient care within the unit.

Our neonatal services are embedded in a state of the art unit situated immediately opposite Warren Street Tube station. We are ideally located in central London to enable you to access good transport links both nationally and internationally, which makes us perfectly positioned for when you are off duty too, as we’re located right in the heart of London’s West End.

Main duties of the job

We are a busy level three neonatal unit with close links with the other UCLH specialist hospitals and Great Ormond Street Hospital. Currently we care for 21 intensive / high dependency care babies including neurological cots for infant cooling, cardiology, complex deliveries – including EXIT procedures. The Unit also has 12 Special care cots and 12 transitional care beds.

If you are dedicated to contributing to a team delivering excellence in neonatal care/family integrated care and serious about pursuing a rewarding career at UCLH, the neonatal unit is definitely the place for you. You will be joining an enthusiastic, friendly, motivated multidisciplinary team working within an internationally acclaimed Centre of excellence for neonatal and maternity care.

If you are committed to contributing to a team delivering excellence in neonatal care and serious about pursuing a rewarding career, UCLH neonatal services is definitely the place for you. You will be joining an enthusiastic, friendly, motivated multidisciplinary team working within a centre with high standards of care for neonatal and maternity.

We have a busy level three neonatal unit with close links with the other UCLH specialist hospitals and Great Ormond Street Hospital.

We have a strong commitment to staff development and service improvement, have commissioned links with City and South Bank Universities and can offer an accelerated career pathway for suitable candidates.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working .

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person specification

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse Part 1,12.
• A19 Course or equivalent.
• ENB 998 or equivalent.
• Educated to Masters Level. LEO course.
• NLS course.
• Non-medical prescribing course
• RSCN or RM. ENB 405 or equivalent.

Experience

• Able to organise own work load

Skills and Abilities

• Practicing at an advanced level
• Skills in critical analysis and application of research to practice
• Proven competencies in clinical skills
• Ability to recognise and analyse complex situations and take appropriate actions

Communication

• Evidence of good written and oral communication skills

Personal and people Development

• Demonstrate evidence of professional development
• Ability to initiate sustain and evaluate change

Specific requirements

• Flexible approach to shift patterns
• Understanding of quality issues including clinical governance

At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

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Name Rebecca Shelley Job title NNU Matron Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07931249460 Additional information

For further details / informal visits contact:

Becky Shelley NNU Matron 07931249460 [e-mail]
Simonne Jollye NNU Lead ANNP [e-mail]
Rosarie Lombard NNU Lead ANNP [e-mail]