Neonatal Staff Nurse

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier healthcare institution in Southampton is seeking an experienced Neonatal Staff Nurse to join their team. This role involves caring for complex neonates in a recently expanded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Candidates should be a qualified nurse with relevant specialty experience and possess strong teamwork and teaching skills. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working options.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Flexible working options

Neonatal-specific training

Qualifications

• Experience in a relevant specialty is preferred.
• Strong understanding of acute health service issues.
• Awareness of responsibilities in infection control.

Responsibilities

• Caring for the region's most complex neonates.
• Promoting Family Integrated Care.
• Working in a team to deliver specialized care.

Skills

Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)

Ability to teach and support learners

Knowledge of infection control

Initiative

Education

Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register

Evidence of recent study

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us as a Neonatal Staff Nurse.

The closing date for this role is 09 October 2025.

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Neonatal Nurse with a Qualification in Specialty (QIS) to join our team. Our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) has recently undergone an exciting expansion, making this a fantastic time to join our friendly and forward-thinking team.

As a Level 1-3 unit and a regional centre for cardiac and surgical neonatal care, we take referrals from across the Wessex Region and work closely with regional maternity services.

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive multidisciplinary team environment
• Access to a structured induction programme and in-house education
• Neonatal-specific training, including QIS training if required and after gaining suitable experience
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Staff wellbeing support and flexible working options

Responsibilities

You will work alongside a highly skilled team, caring for the region's most complex neonates. Our unit is proud to promote Family Integrated Care and includes a wide range of specialist services.

Requirements

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience

• Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
• Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
• Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
• Understanding of personal accountability
• Knowledge of own role within the team
• Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice in the role of practice supervisor
• Awareness of evidence-based practice
• Awareness of responsibilities for management of infection control
• Evidence of on-going personal development
• Able to use initiative
• Evidence of recent study
• Previous experience/qualification in relevant specialty
• Teaching experience

Trust Values

• Working Together
• Always Improving

We are committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The salary for this role is £31,049 to £37,796 a year, pro rata.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.