
Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience working on a neonatal unit
- Qualifications
Qualified in speciality course
- Qualifications
NMC registration
- Qualifications
Degree in nursing
- knoweldge and skills
Evidence of audit/quality improvement
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of management and leadership
- Qualifications
Mentorship qualification
- Qualifications
NLS instructor
- Qualifications
Manager and leadership qualification
Job overview
Take the next step in your neonatal nursing career with us.
We’re looking for motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Neonatal Nurses to join our team. While leadership experience is an advantage, it’s not essential—we also welcome applications from senior Band 5 nurses ready to progress. With full training and support provided, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise, grow into a leadership role, and make a real difference in neonatal care.
To work with the NNU team in the provision of safe, effective and efficient management of the department within allocated resources
To promote a progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence-based practice
To regularly undertake delegated responsibility for the department in the absence of NNU Sisters and Unit Manager
Relocation benefits available for applicants who would like to Cornwall from other part of United Kingdom.
Main duties of the job
To be a clinical expert within the speciality, with the ability to offer all aspects of nursing care at intensive, high dependency and special care levels.
To ensure the provision of excellent, evidence-based care for infants and their families.
Ensure that each infant is assessed, their care is planned, implemented and evaluated in negotiation with the family, and that this is accurately documented.
Promote Family Centred Care and ensure the provision of a welcoming, caring and safe environment for the infants and their families.
To act as an advocate for the infant and family, ensuring the provision of appropriate information and support services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
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
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
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.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Senior Staff Nurse with Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust in Truro, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Staff nurse role. The advertised salary is pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 11 Sep 2026.
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