Job summary
- Main area
- Neonatal
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 284-26-8294590-DWAB
- Employer
- Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Birmingham Women's Hospital
- Town
- Birmingham
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum/pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/11/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 05/11/2026
Employer heading
Neonatal Staff Nurse (Experienced)
NHS AfC: Band 5
Flexible working:
Flexible working arrangements may be considered and discussions with the recruiting manager regarding this are encouraged.
Job overview
Experienced Band 5 Nurse.
To deliver high standards of care in partnership with families in a safe and professional environment. To be responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care.
To positively contribute to the achievement of local (ward) and Trust wide objectives.
After a period of preceptorship and development - To supervise and teach junior staff and students, and to take charge of the ward in the absence of senior colleagues.
To adhere to Trust policies and procedures.
Main duties of the job
Act as a positive role model at all times and demonstrate conduct and attitude in keeping with the Trust values.
Participate in performance management and clinical supervision.
Follow Trust policy in the event of critical incidents and complaints.
Read, keep up to date with and adhere to the NMC Code and guidelines, as well as Trust policies and procedures.
Ensure that the professional registration and revalidation requirements of the NMC are maintained at all times during employment.
Participate in research and development activities when required. As an organisation, we are committed to ensuring all areas within the Trust have the right staffing numbers and skill mix to deliver safe, high quality care to all our children and young people. This means staff may be asked to move to other areas at short notice by a senior manager to ensure safe delivery of care.
Working for our organisation
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential criteria
- Register Nurse part one – child or adult
- Current NMC Registration
Desirable criteria
- Honours level degree
- Mentors and assessors course
- Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Evidence of completion of an NQP programme
- Evidence of supervising and assessing students
- Understanding of professional and current issues in nursing
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Essential criteria
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to work well independently and as part of a team
- Able to think quickly in a rapidly changing acute environment and make analysis and independent judgements which mat influence patient care
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria
- Able to plan and prioritise daily workload to ensure high quality and safe care
- IT skills: Basic computer skills
- Planning and organizational skills
- Time management skills
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria
- Communication/Relationship skills: Excellent communication skills, Able to communicate effectively in challenging situations
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nicola Speakman
- Job title
- Neonatal Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0121 335 8190
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