Neonatal Nurse

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust; Birtley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust in Essex is seeking a Neonatal Nurse to join our dedicated neonatal team. You will deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to premature and sick newborns across special care, high dependency, and intensive care, working closely with families and the wider multidisciplinary team to support their needs.

The post offers opportunities for clinical leadership, education, and ongoing professional development while upholding the Trust's values.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based neonatal nursing care for babies in special care, HDU and ITU.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for infants and families.
• Promote family-centred care and partnership with parents.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and accurate patient records.
• Collaborate with MDT to ensure coordinated care and participate in governance.
• Support ongoing professional development and uphold Trust policies.

Skills

Neonatal care

Family-centred care

Team collaboration

Education

NMC registered

Neonatal foundation HDU ITU module

Practice assessor/course

NLS certification

Job description

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Neonatal Nurse

The closing date is 11 November 2026

To work as an integral member of the neonatal nursing team, delivering high-quality, evidence-based, family-centred care to premature and sick newborn infants requiring special care, high dependency care, or intensive care. The post holder will work in partnership with parents, medical staff, and the wider multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and developmental needs of neonates are met. The role involves supporting the provision of holistic care for infants and their families, promoting a welcoming, compassionate, and safe environment, and contributing to positive family experiences throughout the neonatal journey. The post holder will be encouraged to develop clinical, leadership, and management skills through education, supervision, and ongoing professional development, while upholding the Trust's values and standards of care.

Main duties of the job

Deliver safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care to neonates requiring special, high dependency, and intensive care. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care programmes for infants and their families. Work in partnership with parents and carers, promoting family-integrated and family-centred care. Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment for babies, families, and staff. Collaborate effectively with medical, nursing, and multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure coordinated care delivery. Recognise and respond appropriately to changes in a baby's clinical condition, escalating concerns as required. Support and educate parents and carers to enable their involvement in the care of their baby. Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, and service development activities. Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive patient records. Participate in ongoing learning and development to enhance clinical knowledge, skills, and leadership capabilities. Act in accordance with the NMC Code, Trust policies, and national neonatal standards.

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 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.

Job responsibilities

To work as an integral member of the neonatal nursing team, delivering high-quality, evidence-based, family-centred care to premature and sick newborn infants requiring special care, high dependency care, or intensive care. The post holder will work in partnership with parents, medical staff, and the wider multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and developmental needs of neonates are met.

The role involves supporting the provision of holistic care for infants and their families, promoting a welcoming, compassionate, and safe environment, and contributing to positive family experiences throughout the neonatal journey. The post holder will be encouraged to develop clinical, leadership, and management skills through education, supervision, and ongoing professional development, while upholding the Trust's values and standards of care.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care to neonates requiring special, high dependency, and intensive care.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care programmes for infants and their families.
• Work in partnership with parents and carers, promoting family-integrated and family-centred care.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment for babies, families, and staff.
• Collaborate effectively with medical, nursing, and multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure coordinated care delivery.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to changes in a baby's clinical condition, escalating concerns as required.
• Support and educate parents and carers to enable their involvement in the care of their baby.
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, and service development activities.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive patient records.
• Participate in ongoing learning and development to enhance clinical knowledge, skills, and leadership capabilities.
• Act in accordance with the NMC Code, Trust policies, and national neonatal standards.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description

Qualifications

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

Experience

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