Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Neonatal

NHS; Preston; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality care to neonates needing Level 2 and 3 support. This role involves substantial responsibilities, including clinical leadership and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have an MSc in Advanced Neonatal Practice and prior ANNP experience. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Ongoing training

Mentorship roles

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse/Midwife with advanced qualifications.
• Experience as an Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.
• Mentorship course or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical care to neonates requiring Level 2 and Level 3 support.
• Support and mentor junior staff and students.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Advanced clinical expertise

Leadership skills

Clinical supervision

Effective communication

Education

MSc in Advanced Neonatal Practice

Registered Nurse/Midwife

Independent non-medical prescribing qualification

Job description

Go back Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Neonatal

The closing date is 06 October 2025

We are delighted to be recruiting for an Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (ANNP) to join our dedicated Neonatal Service. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced neonatal nurse with advanced practice qualifications to contribute to the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care for neonates requiring both Level 2 and Level 3 support.

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 ANNP, you will play a pivotal role in providing 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 very best start in life, while supporting families during what is often a challenging and emotional journey.

The role offers great opportunities for professional growth, including regular supervision, ongoing training, and involvement in service development, research, and education. You will also contribute to the teaching, training, and mentoring of junior staff, sharing your knowledge and expertise to strengthen the skills of the wider team.

Joining our Trust means becoming part of an organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. We value our staff and are dedicated to supporting their wellbeing, career progression and professional ambitions.

Main duties of the job

Working 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.

Holding the emergency bleep for labour ward calls, attending at risk deliveries and carrying out basic and advanced newborn resuscitation where necessary.

Carrying out the examination of the newborn prior to discharge, making appropriate referrals and instigating treatment when required.

Independently prescribing medications within legal requirements.

Utilising contact opportunities with babies and their families for health education and health promotion.

Collaborating with other agencies in determining specific service requirements and working to improve health outcomes

Maintaining competencies in the procedures relevant to neonates

Coordinate, lead and manage the activities of clinical environment on a day to day basis.

To use excellent prioritising and time management skills to meet the unpredictable and conflicting needs of the service

To develop own managerial and administrative functions in conjunction with role developments

About us

We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Job responsibilities

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 collaboratively 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 the 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

• Registered Nurse/Midwife
• MSc in Advanced Neonatal Practice
• Mentorship course or equivalent
• NLS Instructor
• Independent non-medical prescribing qualification

Knowledge & Experience

• Previous ANNP experience
• Membership of special interest and professional groups.

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.

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum, pro rata