Neonatal Nurse

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Health and wellbeing services

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working options

Job summary

Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust’s Neonatal Unit in Wakefield is seeking a Band 5 Neonatal Nurse to join a busy, high-volume team. The unit admits around 450 babies and provides Level Two care with intensive, high-dependency and transitional beds.

The post offers a comprehensive preceptorship and opportunities to contribute to evolving neonatal care. The successful applicant will deliver high-quality, family-centred care to sick and pre-term infants, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and commit

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse/ Children’s Nurse requirement
• Up to date knowledge in clinical practice
• Ability to plan, assess, implement and evaluate patient care
• Prioritise tasks
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to communicate clearly (verbally and written)
• Enthusiastic
• Adaptable and flexible
• Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally

Responsibilities

• To provide and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for babies requiring intensive, high dependency or special care
• To communicate with parents and families about the neonate’s care using interpersonal and communication skills
• Maintain accurate written and electronic records in accordance with Trust and NMC regulations
• Maintain competency in neonatal resuscitation and safe equipment use
• Admit, transfer and discharge neonates according to policies and procedures
• Be an advocate for patients and involve carers in planning and delivery of care

Skills

Registered Nurse

Neonatal care

Family-centred care

Clinical assessment

Education

NMC registered

Job description

Please contact Catherine Weaver, [e-mail]

About The Role

Neonatal Unit, Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust

Mid York's neonatal Unit is looking for a band 5 nurse to join the team

We are a busy, high-volume unit, admitting around 450 babies we currently host 22 cot, Level Two Local Neonatal Unit (including 3 intensive care cots, 5 high dependency cots, 15 special care cots, and a 5 cot transitional care unit)

The successful candidate will provide high-quality, family-centred care to sick and pre-term infants, ensuring that we meet the needs of our diverse population

We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate Nurse who is committed to the delivery of high-quality care.

The successful candidate will have a passion for working in a fast-paced and evolving environment and will be supported to manage competing priorities effectively. A collaborative approach to care and a drive for innovation are key attributes for success in this role.

Our Neonatal Unit is a friendly and supportive environment, welcoming new ideas and innovative approaches. The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive preceptorship package.

The Neonatal Unit is part of the Yorkshire and Humber Neonatal ODN and is dedicated to offering the highest standard of care for new-borns.

If you are passionate about neonatal care and ready to make a difference, please contact Catherine Weaver: [e-mail] would love to hear from you. Join our friendly and supportive team and contribute to transforming the care of sick and pre-term infants.

Main duties

• To provide and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for a number of babies requiring intensive, high dependency and special care, as allocated by the Nurse in Charge
• To carry out all of relevant forms of care competently and without direct supervision.
• To communicate with parents, carers and families about both the sensitive and complex requirements and the routine care required by the neonate using developed interpersonal and communication skills, utilising the skills of other members of the multi-professional team, as appropriate. Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times.
• Demonstrate own duties to learners and new starters and act as an Assessor/Preceptor to these staff.
• Maintain accurate written and electronic records in accordance with Trust and NMC regulations.
• To demonstrate competency in the safe and appropriate use of equipment within the Unit ,the recognising and reporting of faults and the requirements for dismantling/cleaning such equipment after use.
• Admit, transfer and discharge neonates according to working practice, Trust and Unit policies and procedures.
• Maintain competency in intravenous administration, adhering to Trust policies relating to medicine management, health and safety and infection control.
• Prepare and receive reports from staff which demonstrate good communication and working relationships.
• Maintain and enhance skills in neonatal resuscitation
• Ensure competency is maintained with attendance at Trust and Neonatal Life Support training
• Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care.
• Act as the patients advocate and ambassador respecting patient confidentiality and privacy with respect for diverse cultural backgrounds and requirements.
• Support and enable parents to make informed choices.
• Recognise, prevent and diffuse potential areas of conflict and where required take a key role in the management of the outcome.
• Be proactive in the development of practice / services in the clinical area through service development and in conjunction with the Deliver Suite Manager.

Key Requirements

Registered Nurse/ Children's Nurse

Up to date knowledge in clinical practice

• Ability to plan, asses, implement and evaluate patient care
• Prioritise tasks
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to communicate clearly (verbally and written)
• Enthusiastic
• Adaptable and flexible
• Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally

Be part of MY team

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Application Guidance

We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

Our Benefits

• Access to the NHS pension plan
• Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
• Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
• Extensive benefits and support, including:
• Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Home electronics scheme
• Car lease salary sacrifice scheme
• Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
• Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
• Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
• Career progression, training and support

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