Neonatal Nurse — Family‑Centred Care & Flexible Growth

The Princess Alexandra Hospital Nhs Trust; Harlow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust in West Essex is seeking a Band 5 Neonatal Nurse to provide high-quality care for premature and ill newborns across special care, high dependency, and intensive care settings.

You will work with parents, medical staff and the broader team to plan, deliver, and evaluate care, ensuring safety, wellbeing and developmental needs are met within a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care to neonates in special, high dependency, and intensive care.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care for infants and families.
• Promote family-centred care in partnership with parents and carers.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for babies, families and staff.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing and multi-disciplinary colleagues for coordinated care.
• Recognise and respond to changes in a baby's condition and escalate when required.
• Support and educate parents to involve them in infant care.
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement and service development.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records.
• Engage in ongoing learning and development and uphold NMC standards.

Job description

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust in West Essex is seeking a Band 5 Neonatal Nurse to provide high-quality care for premature and ill newborns across special care, high dependency, and intensive care settings.

You will work with parents, medical staff and the broader team to plan, deliver, and evaluate care, ensuring safety, wellbeing and developmental needs are met within a supportive environment.