Neonatal Staff Nurse

Job overview

Are you an experienced, compassionate and motivated Nurse ready to take on a new challenge in Neonatal care? Now is the perfect time to join our supportive and dynamic Neonatal Unit at UHS. We are offering trainee positions for Nurses who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of premature and unwell new-borns. As a Band 5 Trainee Neonatal Nurse, you will receive the training, support, and development needed to become Qualified in Specialty (QIS), building the knowledge and confidence to deliver high-quality, family-centred care. This is a fantastic development opportunity to start or transition into a neonatal nursing career. As a trainee, you will benefit from a full induction programme and a structured preceptorship, supported by our dedicated Education Team. You'll work alongside skilled neonatal nurses and neonatologists in delivering care across special care, high dependency, and intensive care settings.

We can offer you: •    A tailored preceptorship programme specific to neonatal care •    Support to complete the QIS (Qualified in Specialty) Neonatal Course after gaining suitable experience •    Access to regular simulation and clinical skills training •    Protected learning time and ongoing mentorship •    A friendly, inclusive, and team-focused environment

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Neonatal intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the University Hospital Southampton has recently undergone an expansion, so it is an exciting time to join the team. You will be a motivated and enthusiastic person who embraces change and welcomes new opportunities. You will work as part of a team looking after the Wessex Region's most complex neonates and will be supported to do this by working alongside a highly skilled team whilst working collaboratively with families encompassing Family Integrated Care.

UHS NICU is a cardiac and surgical centre which takes referrals from across the Wessex Region and works collaboratively with regional maternity services to ensure NHS England's 'Better Birth's' agenda is adhered to.  We are fortunate to have many exciting teams within NICU including the regional transport service (SONET), family support and psychology team, surgical specialist nurses amongst many other expert sub teams. This ensures the bedside nurses are well supported to be able to facilitate the best patient care to our vulnerable neonatal.

Person Specification: •    Registered Nurse (Adult or Child) 6-12 months minimum post registration nursing experience •    A genuine interest in neonatal nursing and a commitment to developing in this field •    Strong communication, empathy, and teamwork skills •    A willingness to learn and grow within a fast-paced, evolving clinical environment