Staff Nurse – Neonatal

Transformationunitgm; Worthing; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust seeks a Band 5 Neonatal Staff Nurse for their Special Care Baby Unit in Worthing. This full-time role involves providing care for neonates, working collaboratively within a dedicated team, and supporting families. Applicants must hold a UK NMC registration and are passionate about neonatal nursing.

Benefits

Extensive Wellbeing Programme

Supportive orientation and mandatory training

Diversity and inclusion networks

Qualifications

• Proficient in clinical practice with verbal and written communication skills.
• Team worker within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Demonstrated ability to provide health education and teach nursing skills to families.

Responsibilities

• Support the deputy sister and ward sister, ensuring effective staff supervision.
• Implement individual care programmes for neonates and ensure effective discharge planning.
• Act as a role model and maintain professional competence and credibility.

Skills

Knowledge of Child Protection

Neonatal/paediatric experience

Trained in neonatal life support

Education

Educated to diploma level

Qualified in neonatal speciality

RN Child/RN Adult/Registered Midwife

Job description

Main area Neonatal Staff Nurse Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Long days, Nights, Weekends and Bank Holidays) Job ref 279-7235551-JUN25

Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Worthing Hospital Town Worthing Salary £29,970 - £36,483 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 01/07/2025 23:59

Band 5

About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts , we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job overview

Our Special care baby unit at Worthing Hospital is looking for a qualified Band 5 nurse to join our team. We can offer supportive orientation and mandatory training.

We provide care for babies 32 weeks gestation and over and have 2 HDU cots and 10 special care cots. We work in the Kent, Surrey and Sussex neonatal network and are a part of the UHSussex Hospitals which cover Worthing, Brighton and Haywards Heath. We are working towards Family integrated care with families, supporting them to learn how to care for their babies in preparation for discharge.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic team player to join our team of talented nurses. If successful you will be supported in your development and be provided with opportunities.

If you have a passion for neonatal nursing, are qualified in speciality or wanting to change speciality, please consider applying for this band 5 role.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a proficient clinical practitioner who will support the deputy sister and ward sister.

• Act as a role model and ensure effective staff supervision with clinical practice, working with staff and patients in an advisory, teaching and support capacity and maintaining professional competence, authority and credibility.
• Work collaboratively with clinical nursing experts including Heads of Nursing, Clinical Teams and Practice Development Nurses in the development of expert, personal centred practice.
• Communicate effectively with the department team.
• To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the teams in which he/she works.
• Be able to work in a multi-professional environment ensuring most effective use of all members of those professional teams.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop.

We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Service Delivery and Improvement

• To maintain an awareness of Trust and National targets, ensuring that within the scope of your role you support their delivery.
• To fully participate in the Trust’s appraisal system review and personal development planning process on an annual basis.
• To undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with line manager as part of the personal development planning process.
• To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
• To undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager which are commensurate with the role, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.

People Management and development

• Act as a role model within the ward and adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Report patient / relative complaints to senior staff so that they can be dealt with proactively to minimise the risk of them becoming formal.
• Report / action any accidents, incidents or undue occurrences reported or witnessed
• Take an active role in Risk Management in line with Trust and Directorate policy.
• Maintain flexibility with staffing rosters so they can be adjusted accordingly to provide cover with the required skill mix, making best use of resources available.
• To work with the ward manager to ensure infection control procedures and cleanliness are observed on the ward.

Patient Care Delivery

• Ensure that the needs of the neonates and their families are identified and programmes of care are implemented to meet individual patient and client needs, seeking guidance as appropriate.
• Ensure that these programmes of care incorporate the Essence of Care, in order to reflect best practice.
• Ensure effective discharge planning, involving the multidisciplinary team as necessary
• To promote health education within the clinical area and advise families/carers and others in health promotion issues.
• To teach nursing skills to parents and other carers
• Be motivated in maintaining own professional development under the guidance of senior staff
• Maintain accurate and effective record keeping.
• Be aware of and work within current legislation and guidance relating to Child Protection.

Learning and Development

• Attend mandatory training updates as required.
• Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.
• Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
• Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager
• Participate in the Trust’s appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.

Person specification

Qualifications

• RN Child/RN Adult/Registered Midwife
• Educated to diploma level
• Qualified in neonatal speciality
• Mentorship or ENB 998

Skills

• Knowledge of Child protection
• Understanding of accountabilities and responsibilities
• Neonatal/ paediatric experience
• Evidence of professional development
• Trained in neonatal life support

People management and development

• Team worker within a multidisciplinary environment
• Undertake supervisory role for students

Specific requirements

• Work well under pressure
• Willingness to be flexible
• Knowledge of health and safety

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Important information for applicants:

A Note on AI Use in Applications
We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation.
Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria.For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

Further Information

For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email [e-mail].

For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email [e-mail].

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.

Application numbers

This advert has been capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, it will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this post to prevent you from missing out on applying for this opportunity.

Name Abigail Seal Job title Ward sister Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01903 285184 Additional information

A tour of the unit can be arranged by appointment