Childrens registered nurse

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust; Birtley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Registered Band 5 Neonatal Nurse to join the Neonatal Unit on a fixed-term maternity cover basis.

You will provide holistic, family-centred care for premature and sick newborns across Special Care, HDU and ITU, under supervision of senior neonatal staff.

Qualifications

• NMC registered to practice as a nurse.
• NLS certification or willingness to undertake.
• Qualified speciality in neonatal foundation, HDU and ITU module.
• Practice assessor / Practice supervisor course.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate, and family-centred care to neonates and their families.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Promote family-integrated care and involve parents in the baby’s care journey.
• Maintain professional practice in line with NMC Code and Trust policies.

Skills

NMC registered

NLS certification

Neonatal foundation

Practice assessor/supervisor

Job description

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Childrens registered nurse

The closing date is 11 November 2026

This is a fixed-term maternity leave cover position. The post holder will work as a Registered Band 5 Neonatal Nurse within the Neonatal Unit, providing high-quality, compassionate, and family-centred care to premature, sick, and vulnerable newborn infants requiring Special Care, High Dependency Care, and Intensive Care.As a skilled member of the nursing team, the post holder will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based care, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best possible outcomes for infants and their families. They will promote family-integrated care, ensuring parents and carers are supported, informed, and actively involved in their baby's care journey.The post holder will contribute to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment that upholds the Trust's values and standards of care. They will work under the supervision of senior neonatal nursing staff, developing clinical, leadership, and management skills while maintaining professional practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code and Trust policies.The post is offered on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity leave cover and is expected to maintain the full range of responsibilities associated with a Band 5 Neonatal Nurse throughout the period of employment.

Main duties of the job

To work as a skilled member of a nursing team.To assist in the provision of high standards of holistic family-centred care to neonates and their families.To assist in the creation of a welcoming, caring and safe environment for neonates and their families.To learn management skills under supervision.To work in partnership with the medical staff and multidisciplinary team.To provide high-quality, compassionate, family-centred care to premature and/or sick new-borns requiring special, high dependency, or intensive care. The role involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for neonates and their families

About us

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Job responsibilities

Job overview

This is a fixed-term maternity leave cover position. The post holder will work as a Registered Band 5 Neonatal Nurse within the Neonatal Unit, providing high-quality, compassionate, and family-centred care to premature, sick, and vulnerable newborn infants requiring Special Care, High Dependency Care, and Intensive Care.

As a skilled member of the nursing team, the post holder will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based care, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best possible outcomes for infants and their families. They will promote family-integrated care, ensuring parents and carers are supported, informed, and actively involved in their baby's care journey.

The post holder will contribute to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment that upholds the Trust's values and standards of care. They will work under the supervision of senior neonatal nursing staff, developing clinical, leadership, and management skills while maintaining professional practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code and Trust policies.

The post is offered on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity leave cover and is expected to maintain the full range of responsibilities associated with a Band 5 Neonatal Nurse throughout the period of employment.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC registered
• NLS certification or willingness to undertake
• Qualified speciality in neonatal foundation, HDU and ITU module
• Practice assessor /Practice supervisor course

Experience

• Previous experience working as a neonatal nurse
• Experience working with mothers and babies
• Previous experience working in an acute hospital environment D
• Previous experience working within the NHS

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.

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust