Job summary
- Main area
- Neonates
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- 10 months (Fixed Term to cover maternity leave)
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 279-7832437-MAR26
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St. Richard's Hospital
- Town
- Chichester
- Salary
- £27,485 - £30,162 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Neonatal Nursery Nurse
Band 4
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form: https://apps.trac.jobs/accessibility?_ts=1
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the neonatal team based at St Richard's Hospital in Chichester
This is a 12 Cot level 1 special care baby unit, comprising 2 HDU cots and 10 special care cots..
You will be expected to work alongside the nursing team to provide excellent care to our families.
You should be a qualified Nursery Nurse, or hold an equivalent qualification who is keen to work with families and neonates.
We will offer ongoing training and support for professional development, and have previously supported Nursery Nurse staff to progress on to the nurse associate training pathway.
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
Main duties of the job
Summary of detail include:
Effective communication
Work within your scope of practice
Participate in discussions with the multidisciplinary team
Follow Health and safety targets and Infection Prevention procedures.
Maintain an awareness of evidence base and best practice in nursing care
Keep accurate and clear documentation.
To continue with learning and development.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Be responsible for delivering high quality, patient centered, compassionate care under the leadership and direction of a registered nurse (or other registered care professional)
Work within all aspects of the nursing process, providing high quality holistic and person centered care.
Support the registered nurse in the assessment, planning and evaluation of care with focus on promoting health, independence and family integrated care.
Carry out specific clinical and care tasks to a high standard and competency, under the leadership and direction of a registered nurse.
Have the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the NN role.
Please see our detailed job description for the main duties and responsibilities.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of working in an inpatient environment. NVQ Level 3
Desirable criteria
- Diploma in Child Care education
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience working with babies or children
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable criteria
- Ability to access computerised data
- Care planning skills
Knowledge and skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to work under own initiative
Professional Registration
Essential criteria
- NNEB or equivalent training
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rachael Rye
- Job title
- Ward Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01243 831442
- Additional information
For further information please contact Rachael Rye on 01243 788122 ext 32982.
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