Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Neonatal

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider in Preston is looking for an Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced care for neonates requiring specialized treatment. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and support families during critical stages. Opportunities for professional growth and mentoring junior staff are integral to this role. Candidates should possess a postgraduate qualification in neonatal care and relevant clinical experience.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Ongoing training and education

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in neonatology.
• Proficient in emergency newborn resuscitation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour care for neonates independently.
• Conduct newborn examinations prior to discharge.
• Coordinate day-to-day clinical activities.

Skills

Advanced clinical expertise

Health education

Child care

Education

Postgraduate qualification in neonatal care

Job description

Overview

Our neonatal unit is committed to delivering the highest standards of family-centred care, supported by a highly skilled and collaborative multidisciplinary team. As an Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (ANNP), you will provide advanced clinical expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of neonates with a wide range of complex needs. You will work both independently and in partnership with colleagues to ensure that every baby receives the best start in life, while supporting families during what is often a challenging and emotional journey.

The role offers opportunities for professional growth, including regular supervision, ongoing training, involvement in service development, research, and education. You will contribute to the teaching, training, and mentoring of junior staff, sharing your knowledge to strengthen the skills of the wider team. Joining our Trust means becoming part of an organisation committed to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. We value our staff and support their wellbeing, career progression and professional ambitions.

Responsibilities

• Work independently on the medical rota (Tier 1/Tier 2 depending on level of expertise and clinical area) to provide 24-hour care as required, with clinical supervision provided by a Consultant Neonatologist.
• Hold the emergency bleep for labour ward calls, attend at-risk deliveries, and carry out basic and advanced newborn resuscitation where necessary.
• Carry out examination of the newborn prior to discharge, make appropriate referrals, and instigate treatment when required.
• Independently prescribe medications within legal requirements.
• Utilise opportunities with babies and their families for health education and health promotion.
• Collaborate with other agencies to determine specific service requirements and work to improve health outcomes.
• Maintain competencies in procedures relevant to neonates.
• Coordinate, lead, and manage day-to-day activities of the clinical environment.
• Demonstrate excellent prioritising and time management to meet the unpredictable and conflicting needs of the service.
• Develop managerial and administrative functions in conjunction with role developments.

About working for us

We have 10,000 fantastic people delivering quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help care for 370,000 people in our local area and provide specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria. Working with us offers opportunities to develop, learn new skills, and collaborate with staff from diverse roles to enhance your career path. You will have the chance to make an impact, be challenged, and contribute to ongoing innovation to improve patient care.

Role context

As an Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, you will be an integral part of the neonatal medical team, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to neonates requiring Level 2 and Level 3 support. You will work autonomously and with consultants, junior doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals to ensure optimal outcomes for neonates and their families.

• Act as a clinical leader and role model within the neonatal team.
• Support the development and implementation of clinical guidelines and protocols.
• Participate in service development, quality improvement initiatives, and audits.
• Contribute to workforce planning and rota coordination where appropriate.
• Provide mentorship and clinical supervision to junior staff, students, and trainee ANNPs.
• Deliver teaching sessions and contribute to ongoing education of the neonatal team.
• Maintain own professional development and revalidation requirements.
• Communicate sensitively and effectively with families, providing updates and involving them in care decisions.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams including midwives, obstetricians, paediatricians, and allied health professionals.
• Support families emotionally and practically, signposting to relevant services when needed.

Other information

Thank you for considering this post. The vacancy may close earlier than the published date if sufficient applications are received, so please apply promptly. We will contact you by e-mail to update you on the progress of your application; please check the e-mail account you applied from (including spam/junk) regularly.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and valuing diversity, eliminating unlawful discrimination across our workforce. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply. Our DBS policy applies where relevant, and infection prevention and control processes apply to all staff and volunteers. Details on DBS checks, secondments, flexible working, and supporting information are provided as part of the recruitment process.