Neonatal Nurse

NHS Jobs; Harlow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is seeking an experienced neonatal nurse to join the neonatal nursing team. You will deliver evidence-based, family-centred care to premature and sick newborns across special care, high dependency, and intensive settings.

You will collaborate with parents, medical staff, and the multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, ensuring safety, developmental needs, and holistic support for infants and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective nursing care to neonates in special, high dependency, and intensive care.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care programmes for infants and families.
• Work with parents to promote family-integrated and family-centred care.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment for babies, families, and staff.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, and multidisciplinary colleagues for coordinated care.
• Recognise and respond to changes in a baby’s clinical condition, escalating as needed.
• Support and educate parents to involve them in their baby’s care.
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, and service development activities.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive patient records.
• Engage in ongoing learning to enhance clinical knowledge and leadership capabilities.

Job description

Job overview 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.