Neonatal sister

Princess Alexandra Hospital; Harlow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust invites applications for a compassionate Neonatal Nurse to join our dedicated neonatal team. You will deliver high-quality, family-centred care to babies requiring neonatal support and work closely with parents and a multidisciplinary team.

This role offers opportunities to develop clinical, leadership and teaching skills within a supportive environment, with development opportunities, flexible working and a focus on wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective and individualised care to neonates and their families.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care to meet the changing needs of babies within the neonatal environment.
• Promote and deliver family-centred care, supporting parents to develop the skills and confidence to care for their baby.
• Work collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for babies and families.
• Support, supervise and act as a role model for newly qualified nurses, students and support staff.
• Contribute to quality improvement, service development and the delivery of evidence-based practice.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for babies, families and staff.

Job description

Job overview

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Neonatal Nurse to join our dedicated neonatal team. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based, family-centred care to babies requiring neonatal support, while working closely with parents and the wider multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide safe, effective and individualised care to neonates and their families.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care to meet the changing needs of babies within the neonatal environment.
• Promote and deliver family-centred care, supporting parents to develop the skills and confidence to care for their baby.
• Work collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for babies and families.
• Support, supervise and act as a role model for newly qualified nurses, students and support staff.
• Contribute to quality improvement, service development and the delivery of evidence-based practice.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for babies, families and staff.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a caring and supportive team committed to providing outstanding neonatal care and continuously improving the experience of babies and their families.

Main duties of the job

As a Neonatal Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality, family-centred care to babies requiring neonatal support. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care, ensuring the best possible outcomes for neonates and their families.

Please refer to the attached Job description under : Key responsibilities

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical, leadership and teaching skills within a supportive neonatal team committed to delivering exceptional care for babies and their families.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Refer to the attached Job description for a full list