Neonatal Staff Nurse

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital seeks a passionate Neonatal Staff Nurse to join their expanding Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Southampton. This role involves caring for the most complex neonates, offering a supportive team environment with ample professional development opportunities. Candidates with or without the Qualification in Specialty are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Access to a structured induction programme

Neonatal-specific training

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Staff wellbeing support

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register.
• Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service.
• Understanding of personal accountability.
• Awareness of evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Caring for premature and sick newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
• Providing evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice.

Skills

Prioritisation

Teamwork

Multitasking

Time management

People management

Facilitation skills

General IT skills

Education

Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)

Job description

Join to apply for the Neonatal Staff Nurse role at University Hospital Southampton NHS FT

21 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Neonatal Staff Nurse role at University Hospital Southampton NHS FT

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Job Overview

Are you a passionate and motivated nurse looking to make a real difference in the lives of premature and sick newborns and their families? Whether you're an experienced Neonatal Nurse with or without a Qualification in Specialty (QIS), we would love to hear from you.

Job Overview

Are you a passionate and motivated nurse looking to make a real difference in the lives of premature and sick newborns and their families? Whether you're an experienced Neonatal Nurse with or without a Qualification in Specialty (QIS), we would love to hear from you.

Our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at University Hospital Southampton 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
  
  

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 such as the regional transport team (SONET), a dedicated family support and psychology team, and surgical specialist nurses – all ensuring excellent support at the bedside.

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

Working for our organisation

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.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. 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 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The Neonatal intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the University Hospital Southampton has recently undergone an 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.

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• 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
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of recent study
• Previous experience/qualification in relevant specialty
• Teaching experience
  
  

Skills and competencies

Essential criteria

• Prioritisation
• Teamwork
• Multitasking
• Time management
• People management
• Facilitation skills
• General IT skills

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at University Hospital Southampton NHS FT by 2x

Get notified about new Neonatal Nurse jobs in Southampton, England, United Kingdom.

Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Southampton, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.