Staff Nurse - Neonatal

NHS; Oldham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in Oldham is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse for its Neonatal Unit. The successful candidate will provide exceptional care for critically ill newborns and work collaboratively with families. Applicants must have a valid NMC PIN and experience in a clinical environment. The role offers flexible working options and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (child/adult) or registered midwife is essential.
• Experience of working in a clinical environment is required.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice is a must.

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

Evidence of safe medication administration

Ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities

Education

Degree or diploma in nursing

Job description

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 and 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.

Details

Date posted: 07 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year Pro‑rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time

Reference number: 236-OCO-NM321-25-E

Job locations: Neonatal Unit, The Royal Oldham Hospital, Oldham, Rochdale Road, OL1 2JH

Essential Information for Applicants

This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as a 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 (Essential)

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

Qualifications (Desirable)

• FIN qualification

Knowledge (Essential)

• Interest/knowledge of NHS and health issues

Knowledge (Desirable)

• Have a clear understanding of issues that influence neonatal nursing

Experience (Essential)

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

Experience (Desirable)

• Experience of working within a neonatal speciality

Skills (Essential)

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to monitor and review change
• Basic computer skills
• Evidence of safe medication administration
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities

Other Essential

• High level of personal and professional credibility
• Diplomatic and sensitive to the needs of others
• Ability to work in a demanding environment
• Approachable to your colleagues
• Ability to work within a team
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
• Good attendance record
• Satisfactory pre‑employment screening

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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Neonatal Unit, The Royal Oldham Hospital, Oldham, Rochdale Road, OL1 2JH

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