Nursery Nurse - NICU

Transformation Unit; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 4 Nursery Nurse to work within our Neonatal Unit and Transitional Care at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford. The post supports a Level 2 local unit with designated intensive care cots, high dependency cots and transitional care, in a Gold level Bliss Accredited unit.

We offer 37.5 hours per week (full-time or pro rata for part-time). The successful candidate will deliver high quality neonatal care, support families, and work as part of a

Qualifications

• NNEB or equivalent required.
• GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English.
• Neonatal-specific study or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard neonatal care in NICU and Transitional Care.
• Support and educate families and carers.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary neonatal team.

Skills

Nursery Nurse experience

Family integrated care knowledge

Hospital/healthcare setting experience

Education

NNEB or equivalent

GCSE Maths & English

Neonatal Specific Study

Job description

Main area Transitional care / Neonatal Nursery Nurse Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (part time could be considered) Job ref 390-NM-WAC-BR-6907

Employer Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Broomfield Town Chelmsford Salary £28,392 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Salary period Yearly Closing 15/10/2026 23:59

Nursery Nurse - NICU

Band 4

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the onlyacute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Job overview

Are you looking for a new challenge in a rewarding environment?

Applications are invited for Band 4 Nursery Nurses to work within our Neonatal Unit and Transitional Care.

Neonatal Transitional Care (NTC) supports resident mothers as primary care providers for their babies with care requirements in excess of normal newborn care, but who do not require to be in a neonatal unit (NNU).

We are looking for highly motivated, compassionate and enthusiastic nursery nurses to join our neonatal nursing team. We have a position available, for individuals with a positive attitude and good communication skills.

Our Neonatal Unit is situated within Broomfield Hospital and is part of the East of England Operational Delivery Network. The Neonatal Ward is a Level 2 Local Unit and offers comprehensive neonatal services, which include designated Intensive Care cots, High Dependency cots, Special Care cots and a Transitional Care Service.

We are Gold level Bliss Accredited, and always strive to provide high quality, safe and effective care and are looking for someone with the vision, skill and enthusiasm to help take the unit forward.

We have Stage 2 BFI and continue to work towards Stage 3.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 4 nursery nurse, you will work within the team to provide, and support the provision of a high standard of neonatal care for the infant and their family. The job will entail working in the neonatal unit, and within post natal ward providing transitional care.

Our staff confidently offer advice and support to parent/carers of babies for a range of issues from infant feeding to information about safety in the home.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.

We look forward to your application!

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires.

Person specification

Qualifications

• NNEB or equivalent
• GSCE grade C or above (or equivalent) Maths & English
• Neonatal Specific Study

Knowledge & Experience

• Previous experience working as Nursery Nurse
• Knowledge of family integrated care
• Experience working within a hospital / healthcare setting

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.