Nursing Associate (Special Care/Transitional Care)

NHS; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group is seeking a trained Nursing Associate to join the neonatal team at St Helier Hospital in Carshalton.

You will work in a Level 2 Neonatal Unit providing care across 22 cots in the Neonatal and Transitional Care areas, delivering family‑centred care.

This is a full-time post (37.5 hours) across a 7‑day rota with long days and nights; salary £33,262–£36,027 per year (outer London).

Qualifications

• Experience working in a healthcare setting in Maternity or Paediatrics.
• Knowledge of Baby Friendly Neonatal Standards and BLISS baby charter.

Responsibilities

• To assist in delivering safe and effective care to babies requiring Neonatal Special Care (SC) and Transitional Care (NTC).
• Communicating with Neonatal nursing and medical teams to plan care for baby in SC/NTC.
• Escalate concerns regarding babies’ condition to the Neonatal nurse in charge.
• Deliver health promotion and support to families to enable them to care for their infants.
• Instruct, advise and deliver parentcraft classes to parents/carers.

Skills

Excellent communication and Interp.

Good time management

Able to work with minimal supervision

Multi-cultural environment

IT skills

Education

Nursing Associate qualification with active NMC pin

Neonatal/paediatric life support course

Job description

Nursing Associate (Special Care/Transition Care)

Band 4

Main area Neonates Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent: Pro rata per annum inc hcas (outer London) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Long days and nights over a 7 day working week - usually 13 x 12.5 hour shifts (including 1 hour break)) Job ref 343-8379738-RB-AT

Site St Helier Town Carshalton Salary £33,262 - £36,027 Pro rata per annum inc hcas (outer London) Salary period Yearly Closing 16/11/2026 23:59

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.

Job overview

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a trained Nursing Associate to join our dedicated neonatal team at St Helier Hospital.

We are a Level 2 Neonatal Unit, providing care for babies requiring specialist neonatal support. The service comprises 22 cots across the Neonatal Unit and Transitional Care area, located within the postnatal ward footprint.

As part of our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality, family-centred care to babies and their families, while contributing to the ongoing development of our neonatal services.

Main duties of the job

• To assist in delivering safe and effective care to babies requiring Neonatal Special Care (SC) on the Neonatal Unit and Transitional Care (NTC)on the postnatal ward.
• Communicating directly with Neonatal nursing and medical teams to plan care for baby in SC/NTC.
• Acting autonomously to escalatego concerns regarding babies’ condition to the Neonatal nurse in charge, working within agreed local guidelines.
• Deliver health promotion and support to families to enable them to appropriately care for their premature or unwell infants.
• To instruct, advice and deliver parentcraft classes to parents/carers including bathing, Resuscitation and safe sleep guidance.

Working for our organisation

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary’s Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role at St Helier Hospital

Person specification

Qualifications

• Nursing Associate qualification with active NMC pin
• Neonatal/paediatric life support course

Experience and knowledge

• Experience working in a healthcare setting in Maternity or Paediatrics
• Knowledge of Baby Friendly Neonatal Standards and Accreditation Knowledge of BLISS baby charter

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Good time management skills Able to work with minimal supervision Able to work within a multi-racial and multi-cultural environment Good keyboard and IT skills

Other requirements

• Able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable and trustworthy Treat patients, visitors, colleagues with respect Ability to travel between Trust sites Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust Able to work in a busy environment Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty Willing to engage with and learn from peers, other professionals and colleagues in the desire to provide or support the most appropriate interventions Professional calm and efficient manner Effective organisational skills Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals Attention to detail Highly motivated with ability to influence and inspire others Ability to work independently

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may have an application cap, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Ensure your supporting statement clearly shows how you meet the job specifications.