Band 4 Nursery Nurse

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is seeking a dedicated professional to provide high-standard care for neonatal patients. The role involves medication administration, observations, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support infants and their families. Applicants should hold a childcare diploma and have experience in a hospital setting. This full-time position offers competitive remuneration within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working on a Neonatal Unit.
• First Aid and CPR certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Administer oral medication to babies.
• Assess and perform observations on babies as required.
• Provide breastfeeding support.
• Document care according to NMC guidelines.

Skills

Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care

Experience of working in a Hospital

Education

NNEB/Diploma in Childcare

Job description

Job Summary

To provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualised patient care to babies on special care as well as those babies receiving transitional care on the postnatal ward. To promote a friendly and supportive atmosphere for parents and relatives in which they can learn to care for their babies. To utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively: with the neonate's family/carers, the multidisciplinary team, other departments within the Trust and pertinent agencies outside the organisation

Main duties of the job

Oral medication administration.

Performing observations on babies as required.

Taking of routine bloods and gases as required.

Supporting with lumbar punctures.

Breastfeeding support.

Liaising with Midwifery Team regarding discharges.

Liaising with NNU regarding transfers of babies either to/from the unit or postnatal ward.

Completing BadgerNet summaries.

• To coordinate the care of babies requiring transitional care on the postnatal ward.
• Ensure that parents are updated on their baby's progress, being sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity, and privacy, and always ensure a friendly environment.
• To be an advocate for the infant and to promote good liaisons and effective communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• To ensure appropriate documentation of care is in accordance with NMC guidelines.
  
  

About Us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Details

Date posted

17 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£33,094 to £36,195 a year per annum INC HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-7299515-GO-SMB

Job locations

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information.

Job Description

Personal Specification

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information.

Job Description

Personal Specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NNEB/Diploma in Childcare
  
  

Desirable

• First Aid
• CPR
• Care Certificate
  
  

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a Hospital
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of working on a Neonatal Unit
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience of working in a Hospital
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of working on a Neonatal Unit
  
  

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.

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.

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

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT

Employer's website

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

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