Neonatal Nursing Associate

NUH; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust invites applications for a Band 4 Nurse Associate in Neonatal Services at the Queen’s Medical Centre and City Hospital Local Neonatal Unit in Nottingham.

The role supports registered nurses in patient assessment, treatment and care planning, adhering to the NMC Code of Conduct and practising within scope. The hospital emphasises safe, compassionate, evidence-based care and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register.
• Educated to a minimum level 5 foundation degree level specific to Nursing Associate practice.
• Understand the scope of the Nursing Associate role within the team and organisation and its contribution to service development.

Responsibilities

• Support the registered nurse in ongoing assessment, treatment and care planning.
• Adhere to NMC Code of Conduct and act within the scope of practice.
• Contribute to delivering tertiary-level neonatal care across Queen’s Medical Centre and City Hospital Local Neonatal Unit.
• Demonstrate effective communication, compassion and teamwork across the multidisciplinary team.

Education

Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register

Minimum level 5 foundation degree in Nursing Associate practice

Job description

Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is the biggest employer in Nottingham with over 19,000 staff

Main area Neonatal Services Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent: Long days, nights, weekends and bank holidays Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (37.5 hrs per week) Job ref 164-8315199

Site City and QMC Campus Town Nottingham Salary £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 25/10/2026 23:59

Job Advert: Band 4 Nurse Associate – Neonatal Services

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Queen’s Medical Centre & City Hospital

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is pleased to invite applications from enthusiastic and motivated Band 4 Nurse Associates to join our highly respected Neonatal Service.

As part of our well‑established, integrated multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery of tertiary‑level neonatal care across both the Queen’s Medical Centre and the City Hospital Local Neonatal Unit. Our service provides specialist care to some of the most vulnerable babies and their families, and we are committed to delivering safe, compassionate, and evidence‑based practice.

About the Role

Your role would be to support the registered nurse in the contribution to on-going assessment, treatment and care planning for patients. To adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates and work within their scope of practice following the professional standards of practice and behaviours for nurses, midwives and nursing associates and the standards of proficiency.

Working for our organisation

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Both of our Neonatal units are involved in teaching and clinical research with strong links with the University of Nottingham, and Nottingham Trent university. We are also the lead Neonatal Unit for the North Hub of the East Midlands Neonatal Operational Delivery Network which allows us to link with other Neonatal Units in the East Midlands such as Derby, Mansfield, Lincoln and Boston. Working closely with these units allows all babies in the network to receive the care they require and, should the need arise; they can be transferred between hospitals.

The Nursing Associate works independently under the supervision of Registered Nurses, working within the sphere of nursing and care and within all aspects of the nursing process.
Nursing Associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a Nursing Associate. Nursing Associates will adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates and work within their scope of practice following the professional standards of practice and behaviours for nurses, midwives and nursing associates and the standards of proficiency for nursing Associates.
The Nursing Associate will contribute to the health and wellbeing of our patients and service users and this can apply across all healthcare settings. Integral to this role is the ability to communicate effectively, with sensitivity and compassion and to manage relationships with people, making reasonable adjustments where necessary.

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details.

Training and Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
• Educated to a minimum level 5 foundation degree level specific to Nursing Associate practice

Experience

• Understand the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of the team and the organisation and how the role contributes to service development

Physical skills

• Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
• Competent and capable of using medical equipment
• Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres
• Evidence of moving and handling training

Communication and relationship skills

• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate basic IT skills recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff

Analytical and Judgement skills

• Demonstrate an ability to contribute to the assessment, planning and delivery of patient care, to also demonstrate the ability to prioritise and evaluate patient care
• Ability to identify own learning needs
• Demonstrate an understanding of the nursing associate role; Understands and acts in line with the NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code; Knowledge of when to seek advice and elevate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice;
• Ability to participate in reflective practice and understand the requirements for NMC Revalidation;
• Understands the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
• Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS

Planning and organisation skills

• Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations

Other requirements specific to the role

• Ability to work full or part time
• Ability to work shifts to meet the needs of the service

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Applicants are kindly requested to refrain from using AI at any stage during the recruitment process.

If you are aged 16 or 17 and applying for a role that is more than 20 hours a week, please be aware that you will be asked to commence an Apprenticeship within the Trust alongside your role, as long as there is a suitable apprenticeship standard available. This is in line with the current guidance in England that whilst young people under the age of 18 can leave school (on the last Friday in June) they must then do one of the following:

• Stay in full-time education, for example at a college
• Start an Apprenticeship
• Spend 20 hours of more a week working or volunteering, while in part-time education or training

Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.

Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.

At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

ID and Right to work checks : NUH authenticate ID and right to work documentation including passports and driving licenses through a system called Trust ID. NUH will scan your ID and right to work documentation in to the Trust ID system at your face to face ID appointment. The system will run a check against the key security features within your documentation. The system will provide us with an outcome of your check which will be stored securely on your personal file along with all other pre-employment check documentation.

Consent:

• Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
• Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post may be subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£49.50 for enhanced and £21.50 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Claire Pierson Job title Recruitment and Retention Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0115 9691169 Additional information

Jenny Machell, Recruitment and Retention Manager, [e-mail]

Kirsty Macleod, Ward Manager City, [e-mail]

Vicky Seymour, Ward Manager QMC, [e-mail]