Neonatal registered nurse

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in Torquay invites applications for a Band 5 NMC registered nurse to join our Neonatal Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU). The unit provides high-quality, family-centred care to babies from 32 weeks gestation in a Level 1 neonatal setting.

You will provide safe, effective nursing care, participate in care planning, monitor infants, support families, and work across day and night shifts to support work-life balance near beautiful beaches.

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse with Band 5 or equivalent.
• Experience in neonatal care is preferred.
• Commitment to family-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care to neonates in SCBU.
• Undertake comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care plans with the multidisciplinary team.
• Monitor and document infants' vital signs, feeding, respiratory status, and development.
• Educate and support parents and families, promoting family-centred care.
• Deliver high-quality nursing care in line with Trust policies with senior nursing support.
• Participate in Southwest Neonatal Network service development.
• Engage in and demonstrate evidence-based practice.

Skills

NMC registered nurse

Neonatal care

Job description

Are you a motivated professional looking to join a dynamic team and enjoy a healthy work-life balance, with beautiful beaches just 15 minutes away? We are seeking a due to qualify, newly qualified or experienced Band 5 NMC registered nurse to join our passionate and supportive team.

Our Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) Is a Busy, Friendly Level 1 Neonatal Unit Providing High-quality, Family-centred Care To Babies And Their Families At The Very Start Of Their Neonatal Journey. The Unit Comprises 10 Cots, Including

• 2 HDU cots
• 4 Special Care cots
• A newly established 4-bedded Transitional Care unit

We care for babies from 32 weeks gestation, provide stabilisation for more premature or critically unwell term neonates, and work closely with the Peninsula Neonatal Transport Team. As part of the Southwest Neonatal Network, we offer excellent exposure to wider neonatal pathways and best practice.

• Provide safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care to neonates requiring special care, high dependency, or intensive care.
• Undertake comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualised care plans in partnership with the multidisciplinary team.
• Monitor and record infants' clinical condition, including vital signs, feeding tolerance, respiratory support, and developmental progress, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Support and educate parents and families, promoting family-centred care and encouraging parental involvement in their baby's care.
• Responsible for the delivery of effective, high quality nursing care in accordance with local, service line and Trust policies and guidelines with the support of the Senior Nursing Team
• Participate in Southwest Neonatal Network service development
• Participate in and demonstrate evidence-based practice

You’ll be joining a unit where you are known, supported, and valued, development is encouraged rather than delayed, leadership potential is actively nurtured, and every shift makes a real difference to babies, families, and the future of neonatal care.

We offer weekly simulation training with opportunities to both teach and learn, alongside genuine career progression with structured development from Band 6 into advanced neonatal and leadership roles.

You will work within a friendly, supportive culture where every voice matters, including families as active partners in their care plans, with flexible working patterns across days, nights, and long shifts (07:30-20:00 and 19:30-08:00) to support work-life balance wherever possible.

For information on our organisation benefits, browse our interactive booklet.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tracey Hardy Job title: Ward Mangager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01803656874