(**) Registered Nurse - Neonatal Unit

VerseOne Group; Leigh on Sea; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Hugo Liebeschuetz Neonatal Unit at Southend Hospital. The unit is a level 2 service with UNICEF Stage 2 standards and 16 cots, part of the East of England Neonatal network.

The post offers development within a dynamic team, with opportunities to enhance practice and staff development in a supportive environment. This is a fixed-term maternity cover for 12 months.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Contribute to the reduction of healthcare acquired infection by ensuring a high standard of infection control practice in light of current evidence and legislation.
• Collaborate as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the Neonatal unit within the Trust's policies and procedures.

Skills

Acute clinical experience

English language

NHS experience

Link nurse duties / auditing

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest trusts in the country, following the merger of Mid Essex, Basildon and Southend hospitals in April 2020.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute 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.

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.