Neonatal Staff Nurse

NHS; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a dedicated nurse in the Neonatal Unit, where you will provide essential care to vulnerable infants. This role offers a supportive environment for professional development, with opportunities for training and flexible working arrangements. You will be part of a friendly team committed to delivering high-quality, family-centered care. With a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave and pension contributions, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in neonatal care. Don't miss this chance to advance your nursing career in a rewarding setting.

Benefits

27 days of annual leave

Membership in NHS Pension Scheme

Blue Light card eligibility

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with neonatal course qualification required.
• Experience in high dependency nursing care of sick infants preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients, providing high-standard nursing care.
• Liaise with healthcare teams and ensure effective communication.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Nursing Care

Communication Skills

Caseload Management

Health Promotion

Education

UK RCN/RN/RM professional registration

Diploma or equivalent, neonatal course

Post-registration professional development

Job description

The Neonatal Unit at The Tunbridge Wells Hospital is a Level 2 unit comprising 18 cots, caring for babies from 27 weeks gestation.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a purpose-built Neonatal Unit, specialising in providing an environment that promotes quality family-centred care. We are proud to be Bliss accredited and BFI stage 2.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated member of staff to join our friendly, dedicated team.

Main duties of the job

Experience would be an advantage, although we offer further opportunities for training and development, and actively support any continuing professional development you may wish to undertake.

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff, we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?

We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits.
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below.

Job responsibilities

We have provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Also, check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.

Following your corporate induction, you will be expected to attend the Trust's 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs, and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email [e-mail] if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions, and e-learning.

Please note that this role may attract a high level of applications and may close earlier than the original closing date, so please submit your application promptly.

Person Specification

Qualification

• UK RCN/RN/RM professional registration
• Evidence of relevant post-registration professional development
• Diploma or equivalent, neonatal course

Experience

• Experience as a student/registered nurse
• Experience of multi-disciplinary working
• High dependency nursing care of sick infants
• Experience in a specialised area may be advantageous

Knowledge

• Knowledge of current evidence-based clinical practice
• Understanding of current changes in the Acute and Social Services
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Awareness of current professional issues relating to nursing
• Understanding of equal opportunities
• Understanding of patient confidentiality

Skills

• Ability to manage a caseload of patients, including assessment, planning, monitoring, and evaluation, as well as providing health promotion and education to patients and carers
• Ability to organise and deliver high-standard nursing care
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to liaise effectively with primary healthcare teams and other agencies
• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks
• Ability to act as a role model

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per annum, pro-rata.