Registered Nurse - Neonatal Unit

Mid And South Essex Nhs Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust operates Southend Hospital's Hugo Liebeschuetz Neonatal Unit in Southend, Essex. The unit is a Level 2 neonatal service providing care to sick and premature babies and supporting families in the local area.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic team, contribute to high-quality care, infection control, and multidisciplinary collaboration, with opportunities for professional development under the Trust's career pathway.

Qualifications

• NMC registration in good standing.
• Experience in an acute clinical environment as trained or student nurse.
• Good level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager in providing a seamless service and high-quality care in line with Clinical Governance.
• Contribute to reducing healthcare-associated infections through strong infection control practices.
• Collaborate as part of the multidisciplinary Neonatal unit team per Trust policies and Ward philosophy.
• Support the Paediatric Directorate including outpatients, Neptune ward, Paediatric Assessment Unit and A&E.
• Remain a reflective practitioner and continue developing nursing knowledge within the Trust's career pathway.

Skills

Acute clinical environment experience

English proficiency

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic Registered Nurse to join our Hugo Liebeschuetz Neonatal Unit at Southend Hospital.

Southend is the only Neonatal Unit in Essex with Stage 2 UNICEF neonatal standards. Part of the East of England Neonatal network, this dynamic level 2 unit has 16 cots and is part of the Eastern Neonatal Network.

We are extremely proud of our Neonatal Unit, and have an on-going commitment to enhancing practice and staff development. This is an amazing opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Newborn babies and their families.

Our Neonatal unit is superbly equipped and resourced to care for all the sick and premature babies born at the hospital and in the local area, we also provides facilities for parents and carers.

If you're looking for a new opportunity and have the relevant experience we welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

• You will assist the Manager in the provision and maintenance of a seamless service and high quality care to patients in accordance with Clinical Governance within the ward/department.
• You will contribute to the reduction of healthcare acquired infection by ensuring a high standard of infection control practice in the light of research current best evidence and legislation.
• You will collaboratively function as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the Neonatal unit working within the Trust's policies and procedures and the Ward Philosophy.
• You will be expected to work and support the Paediatric Directorate as a whole, inclusive of outpatients, Neptune ward, Paediatric Assessment Unit and Accident and Emergency.
• You will be expected to be a reflective practitioner and continue to develop your own capabilities and Nursing knowledge in line with the Trusts career pathway where education is supported.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted: 30 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £32,073 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 390-NM-WAC-SO-6874

Job locations: Southend, Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0RY, United Kingdom

Person Specification

Essential

• NMC Registration
• Experience in an acute clinical environment as trained or student nurse.
• Good level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience of working in an acute care environment and performing competencies at an advanced level.
• Evidence of link nurse duties or involvement in auditing and training.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Employer's website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Neonatal Ward Manager Jen Foster, [e-mail], 03004432991

Closing date

15 November 2026