Ward Assistant - Neonatal

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Redhill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a motivated Ward Assistant for their neonatal team. This part-time role involves supporting patient care and requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality care to newborns and their families.

Benefits

Access to training opportunities

Flexible working

Strong support networks

Qualifications

• Experience as a Ward Assistant in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Commitment to deliver high-quality support to newborns and families.

Responsibilities

• Join the neonatal team to support patient care.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide assistance under direction of healthcare professionals.

Skills

Enthusiastic about patient care

Able to use own initiative

Strong team player

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Ward Assistant - Neonatal

The closing date is 07 December 2025

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, dynamic, and forward‑thinking experienced Ward Assistant to join our friendly and professional neonatal team.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Enthusiastic and passionate about patient care
• Able to use their own initiative
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills

If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and are committed to delivering high‑quality support to newborns and their families, we'd love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About us

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals. Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North‑East West Sussex, and South Croydon – covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital. We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.

Details

Date posted

18 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£14,679 a year plus high cost allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part‑time

Reference number

326-7489752-MH

Job locations

East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH

Employer's website

https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Neonatal Special Care and Transitional Care Lead

Laura Gee

[e-mail]

01737231765