Band 5 Neonatal Nurse

Gateshead Health Nhs Foundation Trust; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Neonatal nurse to join the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead. The post supports a small, experienced team during an exciting period of maternity and neonatal service development.

The role involves mentoring, preceptorship, adherence to NMC guidelines, and working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high standards of neonatal care and family-centred support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' neonatal experience
• NMC registered and in current practice
• Educated to degree level or equivalent (NMC registered)
• NLS certification to support neonatal care

Responsibilities

• Mentor students and staff, supporting reflective learning
• Preceptor for new staff joining the unit
• Support staff in developing competencies and annual appraisals
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and ensure evidence-based nursing practice
• Uphold NMC code and scope of practice requirements
• Maintain portfolio/records of continuing professional development

Skills

Neonatal nursing

Mentoring

Reflective practice

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

NLS certification

Tools

ESR

QIS training

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a dedicated Neonatal nurse to join our team in caring for patients on the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead. You will be joining a small, experienced & passionate team at an exciting time for maternity & neonatal services at Gateshead.

Main duties of the job

• Oversees and undertakes the assessment of neonatal patient care needs, and the planning, implementation and evaluation of care in the neonatal unit
• Responsible for ensuring care in the neonatal area is consistent with local and national policies and protocols, and leads on the use of evidence based guidance to improve clinical practice.
• Participates in the development, implementation and monitoring of local and national policies and protocols
• Responsible for the safe administration, storage and ordering of drugs in the Neonatal Unit
• Responsible for health promotion and health education within Neonatal Unit
• Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ensure high standards of nursing care are maintained reflecting all aspects of the neonatal unit philosophy of care.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care for a designated group of babies and their parents.
• Act as an advocate, upholding the best interests of the neonate and family.
• Encourage practice which develops partnership with parents and maximises their contribution to the care of their babies.
• Co-ordinate the care of neonates and families with other members of the health care team across the service.
• To co-ordinates babies discharge ensuring involvement of other agencies as appropriate.
• To maintain a pleasant unit atmosphere and a clean, safe unit environment.

About us

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

Details

Date posted: 08 September 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 297-8227487

Job locations: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, NE9 6SX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Act as a mentor working with students and staff qualified and unqualified in a way that is supportive and that facilitates reflective learning towards effective practice.
• Act as a preceptor for new members of staff.
• Support staff in developing competencies and undertake annual appraisals via ESR.
• Maintain own professional development to ensure that all nursing practice is based on current knowledge and relevant research.
• Uphold the NMC code of practice and be aware of the implications of the scope of practice.
• Maintain own records/portfolio of continuing professional development in order to meet requirements.
• Promote clinical supervision and reflective practice for self and members of the nursing team.
• Maintain a current registration on the NMC register.
• NMC Reg
• QIS trained
• Minimum 2 years' neonatal experience
• NLS
• Educated to Degree level or equivalent

Minimum 2 years' neonatal experience

• Minimum 2 years' neonatal experience

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).