Neonatal Staff Nurse

Job overview

We are looking for skilled, dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic nurses who are keen for new challenge and would be interested in working as part of the Neonatal team at RCHT Truro.

Our Neonatal Unit has combination of 20 ITU, HDU and Special Care beds and is part of the Southwest Neonatal Network. We care for around 600 babies per year and look after babies born from 27 weeks gestation but will stabilise and provide intensive care for babies born earlier than this when required. We also have the ability to initiate cooling, deliver nitric oxide and Cerebral Function Monitoring for babies when needed in liaison with our tertiary centre prior to transfer if necessary. Our Community Neonatal Outreach service also provides support to babies discharged from the unit with on-going medical or nursing needs.

If you are looking to develop you career further in this specialist department we can offer you:

• Professional development tailored to your individual needs

• Exciting career progression opportunities available for individuals who have the appropriate skills and experience to develop their role including the MSc Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (ANNP) course.
• Leadership opportunities
• Specialist neonatal group involvement (Infant feeding/developmental care/neonatal transport/neonatal education/neonatal bereavement/neonatal governance/SIM champion/infant massage/TRiM)

Main duties of the job

Clinical:

• Supporting babies requiring intensive care, high dependency and special care.
• Participate in neonatal resuscitation and emergency situations.

Family integrated care

• Promote (FiCare) as a core model within the unit.
• Support parents to become confident in providing care (feeding, hygiene, developmental care).
• Provide emotional support, particularly during unexpected admissions, transfers, and discharge planning.
• Facilitate early discharge planning and transitional care pathways where appropriate.

Communication

• Communicate clearly with families, adapting to distressing and complex situations.
• Participate in MDT discussions, ward rounds, and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate electronic and written documentation in line with Trust standards.

Professional practice

Work within the NMC Code and RCHT policies.

• Progress towards Neonatal Foundation Programme within 6 months.
• Develop skills in neonatal assessment, HDU, ITU , and stabilisation through QIS course.
• Maintain CPD and participate in training relevant to neonatal care.

Quality, safety and Governance

• Adhere to infection prevention policies, particularly in vulnerable neonatal populations.
• Participate in incident reporting, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.

Teamwork

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team including neonatal consultants, ANNPs, midwives, and AHPs.
• Support students, new starters, and preceptees.
• Contribute to a positive team culture reflecting RCHT values.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.