Neonatal Nurse

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in England is hiring a Neonatal Nurse for their purpose-built Neonatal Unit in Exeter. The role involves delivering safe and evidence-based neonatal care, supporting families, and working within a multidisciplinary team. Applicants should be Registered Nurses or Midwives with NMC registration. The position offers opportunities for professional development, flexible working arrangements, and comprehensive benefits including annual leave and discounts on shopping and fitness services.

Benefits

27 days of paid annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Staff discounts on shopping, fitness, and leisure options

Salary sacrifice options for childcare and car lease schemes

Qualifications

• Registered Nurses (Child or Adult) or Registered Midwives, with valid NMC registration.
• Experience working with families is advantageous but not essential.
• Newly qualified or experienced Band 5 practitioners with a passion for neonatal care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based neonatal care in line with guidelines.
• Support babies and families across various neonatal care settings.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Education

NMC registration as a Nurse or Midwife

Job description

Neonatal Nurse

The closing date is 13 February 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated nurse to join the Neonatal Unit at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Would you value the opportunity to create the perfect work/life balance, while developing your career within a progressive Neonatal Unit based in the beautiful Cathedral City of Exeter? With excellent transport links, easy access to the M5, proximity to Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks, and the stunning beaches of the South Devon coast, this is an exciting opportunity to combine professional development with quality of life.

Our purpose-built Neonatal Unit is a spacious 26‑cot unit, providing care across Intensive Care, High Dependency, Special Care and Transitional Care. You will join a highly skilled, motivated and supportive multidisciplinary team, committed to delivering high‑quality, compassionate, family‑centred care.

We are proud to be UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative Gold accredited, reflecting our strong commitment to infant feeding, parental involvement and compassionate care.

Job responsibilities

As a Band 5 Nurse or Midwife, you will:

• Deliver safe, evidence‑based neonatal care in line with national and local guidelines
• Support babies and families across a range of neonatal care settings
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers, actively involving them in care
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to quality improvement and governance
• Participate in education, training and service development

We are committed to your professional development and offer:

• A structured Neonatal Foundation Programme
• A comprehensive preceptorship programme for newly qualified staff
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to support both personal and professional growth
• As part of your role, you will be expected to undertake the Qualified in Specialty (Neonatal) course within 12 months of appointment, supported by the Trust.

Candidate profile

• Registered Nurses (Child or Adult) or Registered Midwives, with a valid NMC registration (or due to qualify)
• Individuals with experience of working with families who are keen to explore the dynamic environment of neonatal care
• Newly qualified or experienced Band 5 practitioners with a passion for neonatal and family‑centred care
• Staff willing to work a rotational shift pattern including nights and weekends

Previous neonatal experience is welcomed but not essential, as full training and support will be provided.

Working pattern and interview

Working Pattern: Long shifts, days, nights and weekends

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Clinical Nurse Managers, Tracey Perry on [e-mail]. Donna Rowe, [e-mail] on 01392 406644

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we’ll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work‑life balance through flexible working schemes and our family‑friendly policies.

If you’re starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You’ll benefit from an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You’ll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we’d love to hear from you.

Person Specification

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.