(**) Registered Nurse - Neonatal Unit

Transformation Unit; Leigh on Sea; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join the Hugo Liebeschuetz Neonatal Unit at Southend Hospital. This Band 5 role is a 37.5 hour per week fixed-term post (12 months) to cover maternity leave, based at Southend with the Neonatal unit’s Stage 2 UNICEF standards.

You will work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality care to sick and premature babies and supporting families.

Qualifications

• NMC Registration is required.
• Experience in an acute clinical environment.
• Good level of English language demonstrated through effective communication.
• Previous NHS experience in acute care and competencies at an advanced level.
• Evidence of link nurse duties or involvement in auditing and training.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager in delivering high-quality care and a seamless service in the Neonatal unit.
• Contribute to infection prevention and control as per evidence and legislation.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team and Trust policies within the Neonatal unit.
• Support the Paediatric Directorate including outpatient services and A&E.
• Pursue ongoing professional development aligned with the Trust career pathway.

Skills

Acute clinical experience

NHS experience

Effective English communication

Auditing/training involvement

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

Main area Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Grade Band 5 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity leave cover; ending 30th Sep 2027) Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week Job ref 390-NM-WAC-SO-6874

Employer Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Southend Town Westcliff-on-Sea Salary £32,073 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Salary period Yearly Closing 15/11/2026 23:59

(**) Registered Nurse - Neonatal Unit

Band 5

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

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.

Main duties of the job

You will assist the Manager in the provision and maintenance of a seamless service & 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 & 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.

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.

Person specification

Qualifications

• NMC Registration

Knowledge & Experience

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

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

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.