Staff Nurse - NICU | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider in Basildon is seeking a dedicated Band 5 Nurse to join their Neonatal Unit. This role involves providing compassionate and evidence-based care to newborns requiring intensive support. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and willingness to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. The position offers structured preceptorship, opportunities for professional development, and NHS benefits including a pension scheme and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Structured preceptorship and ongoing professional development

Access to specialist neonatal training

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) with a passion for neonatal care.
• Ability to deliver evidence-based care.
• Willingness to engage in continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and compassionate care to neonates.
• Monitor and administer required treatments.
• Educate and involve parents in care.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Compassionate care

Monitoring infant conditions

Communication with parents

Collaboration in a team

Clinical documentation

Continuous professional development

Job description

About the Trust

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be one of the largest and most progressive Trusts in the country, caring for over 1.2 million people across Essex. Our acute hospital sites—Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon, and Southend—work together to deliver outstanding care close to home. We are a high‑performing, well‑led organisation with a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and putting patients at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

As a Band 5 Nurse in our Neonatal Unit, you will be part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team providing specialist care to newborns who require intensive, high‑dependency, or special‑care support. Whether you are newly qualified or looking to build on your experience, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a nurturing and forward‑thinking environment.

As a Band 5 Neonatal Nurse, you will:

• Deliver safe, compassionate, and evidence‑based care to neonates and their families.
• Monitor and respond to changes in infant conditions, administering treatments and medications as required.
• Provide parents with education, reassurance, and meaningful involvement in their baby’s care journey.
• Collaborate with consultants, midwives, and allied health professionals to form a cohesive and effective multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to professional standards.
• Engage in continuous professional development and neonatal‑specific training to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Benefits

• Structured preceptorship and ongoing professional development programme.
• Access to specialist neonatal training and clear pathways for career progression.
• Security of the NHS pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Range of staff wellbeing initiatives.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, 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 recruit the finest staff and retain more specialist talent by providing greater employment opportunities across our Trust.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application. This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Jan 2026.