Neonatal Staff Nurse

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS discounts

35 days holiday (pro rata)

Generous pension scheme

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust is offering a substantive Neonatal Staff Nurse post in the NICU. This is an opportunity to work within a growing unit that has recently expanded, supporting families and complex neonates with a skilled team.

You will be a motivated nurse, joining a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, evidence-based care for neonates in the NICU, with a focus on Family Integrated Care and collaboration with families.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be responsible for helping support families and babies within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
• We are fortunate to have many exciting teams within NICU including the regional transport service (SONET), family support and psychology team, surgical specialist nurses amongst many other expert sub teams.
• This ensures the bedside nurses are well supported to be able to facilitate the best patient care to our vulnerable neonatal.
• Join our friendly and forward-thinking Neonatal Unit at Southampton University Hospital, where you will make a real difference in the lives of premature and sick newborns and their families.
• You will provide high-quality, evidence-based care for neonates, working closely with an experienced multidisciplinary team.

Education

Nurse qualification (Degree/Diploma)

Registered nurse on appropriate register

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Neonatal Staff Nurse

The closing date is 24 November 2026

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

Job Title: Neonatal Staff Nurse

Contract Type:Permanent

Please be advised that thisvacancy may close earlier thanstatedif we receivea large number ofapplications.

Main duties of the job

New wording:This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in the Neonatal intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust are delighted to be able to offer an exciting opportunity to a Neonatal Nurse. The NICU has recently undergone an exciting expansion, so it is an exciting time to join the team. You will be a motivated and enthusiastic person who embraces change and welcomes new opportunities.

You will work as part of a team looking after the Wessex Region's most complex neonates and will be supported to do this by working alongside a highly skilled team whilst working collaboratively with families encompassing Family Integrated Care.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for helping support families and babies within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. We are fortunate to have many exciting teams within NICU including the regional transport service (SONET), family support and psychology team, surgical specialist nurses amongst many other expert sub teams. This ensures the bedside nurses are well supported to be able to facilitate the best patient care to our vulnerable neonatal.

Join our friendly and forward-thinking Neonatal Unit at Southampton University Hospital, where you will make a real difference in the lives of premature and sick newborns and their families.

We are looking for enthusiastic Band 5 Nurses to join our Neonatal Unit. You will provide high-quality, evidence-based care for neonates, working closely with an experienced multidisciplinary team.

Person Specification

Trust Values

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust