Staff Nurse - Neonatal

NHS; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A NHS Trust in Greater Manchester is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse for its Neonatal Unit. The position involves providing care for critically ill preterm newborns while collaborating with families. Successful candidates will have a nursing degree and experience in a clinical or neonatal setting. This rewarding role offers opportunities for ongoing development and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Fantastic annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and well-being activities

Qualifications

• Interest/knowledge of NHS and health issues.
• Have a clear understanding of issues that influence neonatal nursing.
• Experience of working in a clinical environment.
• Commitment to evidence‑based practice.
• Experience of working within a neonatal speciality.

Responsibilities

• Care for critically ill newborns.
• Collaborate with families to educate and support them in caring for their baby.
• Contribute to a positive work environment, fostering teamwork and initiative.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to monitor and review change

Basic computer skills

Education

Degree or diploma in nursing

Registered Nurse (child/adult) or registered midwife

Job description

Staff Nurse - Neonatal

The closing date is 13 November 2025

Join Our Supportive Team as a Band 5 Staff Nurse on the Neonatal Unit

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 staff nurse to become a vital part of our friendly, experienced, and supportive Neonatal Unit team. As one of three Tertiary Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Units, we provide specialised care for sick term and preterm babies.

About Our Unit

• Facilities: Our unit boasts 37 cots, including 9 Intensive Care, 9 High Dependency, and 19 Special Care cots, ensuring that we cater to the diverse needs of our smallest patients
• Advanced Therapies: We offer cutting‑edge treatments, including cooling therapy, high‑frequency oscillation, and nitric therapy, to support the complex care of our newborns
• Transitional Care Services: We prioritise minimising separation for babies and their families through our Transitional Care services, fostering a nurturing environment for both
• Research & Outreach: Be part of our well‑established outreach and research team, committed to advancing neonatal care and improving outcomes for our patients
• Accreditations: We are proud to have achieved a Green accreditation in Family Integrated Care. Our commitment to high standards of care is complemented by our Stage One Baby Friendly Accreditation, reflecting our dedication to working collaboratively with families

Main duties of the job

We're seeking a dedicated healthcare professional to care for critically ill and preterm babies on our Neonatal Unit. As part of our team, you'll be supported to be flexible, reliable, and motivated, fostering a positive work environment.

Family‑Centered Care

We prioritise partnership with families, empowering them to care for their baby and promote a seamless transition from hospital to home. We're working towards accreditation for the Baby Friendly Initiative.

Responsibilities

• Care for critically ill newborns
• Collaborate with families to educate and support them in caring for their baby
• Contribute to a positive work environment, fostering teamwork and initiative

As a Band 5 staff nurse on our Neonatal Unit, you will receive ongoing support and development opportunities, enabling you to grow within a fulfilling and meaningful career.

If you are passionate about providing exceptional care to critically ill newborns and are looking to join a dynamic and supportive team, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work‑life balance.

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC PIN within the next 3 months. Please note an NMC PRN PIN is not a full NMC PIN and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.

The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receive a full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website: https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (child/adult) or registered midwife
• Degree or diploma in nursing

Knowledge

• Interest/knowledge of NHS and health issues
• Have a clear understanding of issues that influence neonatal nursing

Experience

• Experience of working in a clinical environment
• Commitment to evidence‑based practice
• Experience of working within a neonatal speciality

Skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to monitor and review change
• Basic computer skills