# Nursing Associate > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/nursing-associate/7f836c45-a94c-459c-9ce1-b2985736268e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/nursing-associate/7f836c45-a94c-459c-9ce1-b2985736268e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Derby - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nursing associate - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 pa - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (Minimum of 23 hours per week, cross site working including days, nights and weekends and public holidays.) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-08T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-01T00:02:45.378Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Derbyshire/Derby/University_Hospitals_Derby_Burton_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Neonatal_Services/Neonatal_Services-v8011758 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8011758?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust are excited to offer an opportunity for Band 4 Nurse Associates to join our Neonatal teams across both Royal Derby Hospital and Queen’s Hospital Burton. We have a 26 bedded Local Neonatal Unit (Level 2) at RDH, which provides care to new born infants requiring intensive, high and special care., alongside 10 dedicated Transitional Care cots. We have an 8 bedded Special Care Unit (Level 1) at QHB, alongside 4 Transitional Care cots. Our Neonatal services provide a comprehensive range of care including Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU), Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU), and Transitional Care, supporting babies and families across the region. This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who are passionate about delivering high-quality, family-centred care within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. We are looking for qualified Band 4 Nurse Associates, from both adult and child backgrounds, who have a passion for Neonatal nursing.  You must be able to work flexibly within a 7-day week, 24 hour service and be eager to develop your skills and expertise. There will be an expectation to work cross site between all inpatient areas of neonatal services. You will be supported by our friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated team. THIS POST WILL REQUIRE CROSS SITE WORKING ### Main duties of the job The overriding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality holistic neonatal and family care. - Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to neonates and their families' - Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective care delivery - Support and promote Family Integrated Care (FiCare) principles - Contribute to maintaining a safe clinical environment and adhering to Trust policies and procedures - Develop clinical competencies in neonatal care, supported by structured training programmes - Provide effective communication and support to families during their neonatal journey We promote Family Integrated Care and have a positive and forward-thinking attitude to the care of the family as a unit. We are part of the Baby Friendly Initiative promoting and supporting breast feeding for all our babies no matter how small. Closing date of applications: 08th June 2026 Interview date: 19th June 2026 ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers ## Job Details University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust are excited to offer an opportunity for Band 4 Nurse Associates to join our Neonatal teams across both Royal Derby Hospital and Queen’s Hospital Burton. We have a 26 bedded Local Neonatal Unit (Level 2) at RDH, which provides care to new born infants requiring intensive, high and special care., alongside 10 dedicated Transitional Care cots. We have an 8 bedded Special Care Unit (Level 1) at QHB, alongside 4 Transitional Care cots. Our Neonatal services provide a comprehensive range of care including Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU), Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU), and Transitional Care, supporting babies and families across the region. This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who are passionate about delivering high-quality, family-centred care within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. We are looking for qualified Band 4 Nurse Associates, from both adult and child backgrounds, who have a passion for Neonatal nursing. You must be able to work flexibly within a 7-day week, 24 hour service and be eager to develop your skills and expertise. There will be an expectation to work cross site between all inpatient areas of neonatal services. You will be supported by our friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated team. THIS POST WILL REQUIRE CROSS SITE WORKING ## Job Description The overriding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality holistic neonatal and family care. Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to neonates and their families' Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective care delivery Support and promote Family Integrated Care (FiCare) principles Contribute to maintaining a safe clinical environment and adhering to Trust policies and procedures Develop clinical competencies in neonatal care, supported by structured training programmes Provide effective communication and support to families during their neonatal journey We promote Family Integrated Care and have a positive and forward-thinking attitude to the care of the family as a unit. We are part of the Baby Friendly Initiative promoting and supporting breast feeding for all our babies no matter how small. Closing date of applications: 08th June 2026 Interview date: 19th June 2026 ## Responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers ## Person Specification ### Skills and Ability **Essential** - To be able to demonstrate the ability to work under indirect supervision - To work within the boundaries of the role Nursing Associate - To be able to demonstrate an understanding of role responsibilities **Desirable** - Able to analyse and compare appropriate information before reaching a judgement - Demonstrate the ability to understand and overcome barriers to communication ### Experience & Knowledge **Essential** - Demonstrable experience as a Nursing Associate in an acute care setting - Evidence of trust values and behaviours - To be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the discharge process - To be able to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to undertake the role - To be able to demonstrate a good insight on how to evaluate own strengths and development needs seeking advice where appropriate **Desirable** - Have an understanding of the role of a nurse associate within the neonatal setting - Provides advice, support and day-to-day supervision for junior team members including demonstration of own skills to support learning ### Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements **Essential** - NMC Registered - Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree level specific to Nursing Associate practice **Desirable** - Have experience of support students/practice supervisor qualification ## Documents - [jd (pdf, 430.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10304208) - [positive action statement (pdf, 3.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1946) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.