# Staff Nurse - SCBU > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/staff-nurse-scbu/95ecb1e4-99f5-42e0-85b6-4fb95865c645 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/staff-nurse-scbu/95ecb1e4-99f5-42e0-85b6-4fb95865c645.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Warwick - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (Part time hours available) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-12T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-29T12:01:25.216Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Warwickshire/Warwick/South_Warwickshire_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/SCBU/SCBU-v8093978 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8093978?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.swft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated registered nurses who wishes to further develop their knowledge and skills in the speciality of neonatal care. The successful applicant will play a vital role in delivering high quality safe and efficient care to sick and preterm new born babies. There will be the opportunity to complete a Foundations in Neonatal Care Course and then develop further through the Neonatal Intensive course and become a qualified Neonatal Nurse. Previous applicants need not apply ### Main duties of the job To provide a high standard of nursing care for all babies within a family centred environment, in accordance with the ward philosophy. To provide support for junior colleagues, students, Clinical Sisters and Ward Manager, adhering to national and trust guidelines. To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to take charge of any nursing shift as required. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Clinical To co-ordinate and provide skilled nursing care (without direct supervision) to babies and their parents, in accordance with responsibilities under the NMC Code of Conduct To be competent to manage and implement the assessment, planning, delivery & evaluation of a high standard of evidence based care to babies and their parent To deliver effective discharge planning of babies, liaising with other professionals and agencies as required Promote family integrated care and act as an advocate for babie Maximise opportunities for health promotion and health education for parent To provide nursing care to high dependency babies during both the acute phase and when stabilised To provide support to students and perform Mentor role or attend Mentor and Assessing Course in line with NMC standard Provide telephone advice for parents requesting information & support Personal To have excellent interpersonal skills and can communicate effectively with parents and families To organise own time and workload efficiently, on own initiative and as part of a tea To be a role model to all staff and support all members of the ward tea To accept responsibility for the provision of effective prevention and control within the Trust in liaison with the Trust’s Infection Control Team To act as a role model in applying good infection control practice and ensures compliance with all infection control policies Professional Co-ordinate and lead a team of nurses providing care during a clinical shift as require Deputise for Ward Manager and Neonatal Nurses in their absenc Participate in promotion and implementation of innovative practice within the ward environment To ensure attendance and compliance with all Mandatory Training as per trust policy Attend annual Personal Development Review (PDR) and complete a personal and professional development plan with agreed learning objectives Attend relevant internal and external training day Ensure Safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all time and attend training – Child Protection Level 3 Strategic and Service Responsibility Promote effective working relationships with all department Provide advice regarding management of children in other areas throughout the trust i.e. Accident and Emergency department Participate in shared care of children with other paediatric centres and community nursing team Governance Evaluate current research findings and if appropriate implement into practice on the war Promote quality of care delivery and participate in the audit process at ward and trust leve Participate in the investigation of any complaints received as require Carry out and evaluate personal research project Adhere to Trust and National Guidelines Health & Safety In accordance with the Health and Safety at work act comply with the Trusts Health and Safety policies and procedure To take all reasonable steps to prevent injury to yourself, fellow employees and others affected by your actions or omissions at work Reporting any defects relating to departmental equipment and any hazardous or potentially hazardous areas of work To ensure accurate completion of clinical incident forms in accordance with Trust Policy. ## Job Details We are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated registered nurses who wishes to further develop their knowledge and skills in the speciality of neonatal care. The successful applicant will play a vital role in delivering high quality safe and efficient care to sick and preterm new born babies. There will be the opportunity to complete a Foundations in Neonatal Care Course and then develop further through the Neonatal Intensive course and become a qualified Neonatal Nurse. Previous applicants need not apply ## Job Description To provide a high standard of nursing care for all babies within a family centred environment, in accordance with the ward philosophy. To provide support for junior colleagues, students, Clinical Sisters and Ward Manager, adhering to national and trust guidelines. To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to take charge of any nursing shift as required. ## Responsibilities Clinical To co-ordinate and provide skilled nursing care (without direct supervision) to babies and their parents, in accordance with responsibilities under the NMC Code of Conduct To be competent to manage and implement the assessment, planning, delivery & evaluation of a high standard of evidence based care to babies and their parent To deliver effective discharge planning of babies, liaising with other professionals and agencies as required Promote family integrated care and act as an advocate for babie Maximise opportunities for health promotion and health education for parent To provide nursing care to high dependency babies during both the acute phase and when stabilised To provide support to students and perform Mentor role or attend Mentor and Assessing Course in line with NMC standard Provide telephone advice for parents requesting information & support Personal To have excellent interpersonal skills and can communicate effectively with parents and families To organise own time and workload efficiently, on own initiative and as part of a tea To be a role model to all staff and support all members of the ward tea To accept responsibility for the provision of effective prevention and control within the Trust in liaison with the Trust’s Infection Control Team To act as a role model in applying good infection control practice and ensures compliance with all infection control policies Professional Co-ordinate and lead a team of nurses providing care during a clinical shift as require Deputise for Ward Manager and Neonatal Nurses in their absenc Participate in promotion and implementation of innovative practice within the ward environment To ensure attendance and compliance with all Mandatory Training as per trust policy Attend annual Personal Development Review (PDR) and complete a personal and professional development plan with agreed learning objectives Attend relevant internal and external training day Ensure Safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all time and attend training – Child Protection Level 3 Strategic and Service Responsibility Promote effective working relationships with all department Provide advice regarding management of children in other areas throughout the trust i.e. Accident and Emergency department Participate in shared care of children with other paediatric centres and community nursing team Governance Evaluate current research findings and if appropriate implement into practice on the war Promote quality of care delivery and participate in the audit process at ward and trust leve Participate in the investigation of any complaints received as require Carry out and evaluate personal research project Adhere to Trust and National Guidelines Health & Safety In accordance with the Health and Safety at work act comply with the Trusts Health and Safety policies and procedure To take all reasonable steps to prevent injury to yourself, fellow employees and others affected by your actions or omissions at work Reporting any defects relating to departmental equipment and any hazardous or potentially hazardous areas of work To ensure accurate completion of clinical incident forms in accordance with Trust Policy. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Demonstrates knowledge of evidence based practices - Demonstrates understanding of clinical audit and clinical effectiveness - Able to effectively plan and delegate duties - Able to manage personal time effectively - Demonstrates a good understanding of the concept of family integrated care - Evidence of wide variety of clinical skills - Demonstrates thorough knowledge of child protection requirements - Demonstrates knowledge of current nursing issues & NHS priorities ### Experience **Essential** - One year post basic nurse/midwifery training **Desirable** - Recent Neonatal experience ### Qualifications **Essential** - Higher Diploma/ Degree RSCN/RN/RM - Evidence of CPD - Numeracy and IT skills **Desirable** - Assessor & Mentor qualification (308CPD) or equivalent - Neonatal Intensive care course ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Able to work as an effective team member - Able to adapt to changing circumstances and demonstrates ability to influence change successfully - Shows initiative: able to think positively and stimulate a productive team climate - Able to achieve individual and team objectives - Able to communicate at a variety of levels ### Other Job Requirements **Essential** - Good work attendance record - Able to work flexible shifts including night duty, weekends & bank holidays - Able to change duties to meet requirements of the service ## Documents - [band 5 ps (pdf, 136.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10387491) - [band 5 scbu tc jd (pdf, 168.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10387490) - [occupational health functional requirements form (pdf, 207.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1897) ## 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.