Registered Nurse - SCBU - Huntingdon | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Huntingdon seeks passionate Band 5 nurses to join the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU). The role offers support for both experienced and new neonatal nurses, emphasizing the importance of delivering excellent care and developing skills within a collaborative team. Candidates should be registered adult or children's nurses, committed to putting families at the heart of care. Opportunities for in-house training and professional development are provided.

Qualifications

• Passionate about nursing and delivering excellent care.
• Desire to work within a dedicated team focused on families.
• Willingness to undertake a Neonatal induction Programme if needed.

Responsibilities

• Work in the SCBU caring for infants in a specialized unit.
• Participate in in-house training programs.
• Advocate for babies and families throughout care processes.

Skills

Registered adult nurses or Registered children’s nurses

Ability to work in a child-focused environment

Team player

Education

Nursing Qualification

Job description

Overview

There has never been a better time to join our Trust than now! We run three busy hospital sites at Peterborough, Huntingdon and Stamford and provide outpatient services in two community hospitals in Ely and Doddington. Our 6,000 staff serve a growing population of 750,000 across North Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire.

Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU)

SCBU is part of North West Anglia Foundation Trust and part of the East of England Neonatal Network. We are designated a Special Care Unit with a 10 cot capacity (IC stabilization cot, 2 HD cots and 8 Special Care Cots).

Role

We are looking for passionate Band 5 nurses who are either Registered adult nurses or Registered children’s nurses to work on SCBU.

Opportunity

If you are looking for a challenging role where you can make a difference then come and be part of our exceptional nursing team. We have a good in house training program and we are dedicated to continually developing the knowledge and skills of our nurses. You will have the opportunity to work and learn in a child focused environment. We will offer you the support of a committed team to advance your skills with access to development opportunities both internally and with our excellent links to local universities.

Experience

We are looking for Band 5 nurses with or without Neonatal experience and we can provide support for both with a Neonatal induction Programme. Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust’s redeployment process.

Values

As a team, we are committed to recruiting staff who uphold our values and can deliver excellent care putting babies and their families at the heart of everything we do, with an emphasis on working in partnership with the families to provide the best possible experience and outcomes.

Impact

We are excited at the prospect of supporting motivated individuals to help lead, develop and influence our service.

Advert closes on Thursday 8 Jan 2026.