Staff Nurse - Band 5 Neonatal and Transitional Care Services

Job overview

'Do you want to work in the award winning purpose built Dyson Centre for neonatal care and Transitional Care services?

Would you like to work within a dynamic Gold ward accredited team who put Family integrated and developmental care, and safety at the centre of all we do?

Well look no further!

We are fully UNICEF Baby Friendly Neonatal accredited and have a dedicated feeding advisor to support parents and staff.

Our families have access to a psychologist who is able to offer them additional support whilst they are on NICU.

We are looking for motivated staff nurses, who are enthusiastic practitioners, who can demonstrate a passion for neonates. In return you will be supported by our skilled nurses and advanced neonatal nurse practitioners, our practice education and medical teams. There is opportunity to work either full or part time. We welcome and support applications from children trained nurses, midwives and adult trained nurses with critical care experience.

We serve a birth population of 5300 deliveries a year, designated as a level 2 local neonatal unit with 21 cots, 4 intensive, 3 high dependency and 14 special care. We have an embedded Transitional Care Pathway with 4 cots and operate an established Outreach service. We also have close links the South West Neonatal Network. Visit here for virtual unit tour: www.swneonatalnetwork.co.uk/bath

Main duties of the job

There is a fully supported orientation and induction programme, including a supernumerary period, to support your transition into the role. You will be closely supported by our experienced Clinical Practice Nurse Educators through the South West Neonatal Foundation Programme. We offer opportunities to attend both local and national study days to support your professional development, NMC revalidation requirements, and any particular areas of interest within neonatal nursing.

The successful candidate will work across both the Neonatal Unit and Transitional Care Service, providing high-quality, family-centred care to babies requiring specialist neonatal support and those receiving transitional care alongside their mothers. This is an exciting opportunity to develop skills across both care settings while contributing to the continued development of our service.

Newly qualified staff nurses will have the opportunity to participate in the Trust Preceptorship Programme.

We pride ourselves on being a supportive and friendly team with an excellent reputation for providing high-quality neonatal and transitional care.

Please contact us if you would like to discuss the role further or have any questions.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

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.