Job summary
- Main area
- Neonatal
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 279-7589580-NOV25
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Worthing Hospital
- Town
- Worthing
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Neonatal Staff Nurse
Band 5
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.
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We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship, we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
Our neonatal service is provided across four sites in the newly merged trust. This vacancy is for a nurse to work at the Special Care Baby unit at Worthing Hospital.
Our unit has 2 High Dependency and 10 Special Care cots. We take babies from 32 weeks and over 1.25kg. We work within the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Neonatal ODN.
We are currently recruiting for a nurse to join our team as a band 5. This post would suit an experienced band 5 with or without neonatal experience or a newly qualified nurse. Students that are soon to qualify are welcome to apply.
You will be offered support for your own career development and will be encouraged to pursue any areas of interest that you may have in line with our service improvement plans.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to provide a high standard of research based nursing care to the neonate and support and advice to the family in the special care setting.
The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team in the assessment, planning and implementation of care to the neonate, through the delivery of evidence based practice and be responsible for accurate record keeping.
The post holder will require excellent communication skills to enable effective team working and liaison with families and external agencies.
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.
Candidate Pack https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Take responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating neonatal nursing care of a designated group of babies on a shift by shift basis consistent with evidence based practice for babies and their families within the special care, high dependency and intensive care nursery
- Demonstrate an awareness of the needs of all babies in the designated area and modify as necessary
- Identify and meet the nutritional needs of the neonate assessing, planning and evaluating feeding regimes and calculating daily fluid requirements for term and pre term neonates
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care of the neonate requiring phototherapy including fluid balance, temperature control and comfort needs
- Assess, record and evaluate observations for neonates nursed in incubators including temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, oxygen requirement and respiratory effort
- Identify the suitability of babies to be transferred home and implement the discharge plan
- Discuss options and support parents in making informed choice in their plan of care e.g. feeding methods, audiology checks, and newborn screening programme
- Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of such care, making necessary modifications of any care pathway and give professional advice and support as required
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of the neonate receiving a blood transfusion, including discussing rational for administering blood with parents
- Act as the baby’s and parents’ advocate and empower them to participate in their baby’s care and well being
- Respect the need for privacy and dignity of the neonate, such as religious and spiritual needs
- Demonstrate competency in specific clinical skills, appropriate to the area, such as administration of intravenous drug infusions, antibiotics, and intravenous fluids
- Demonstrate safe single practitioner administration of all medication to neonates, according to UHSx Trust and local policy
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered nurse / midwife / soon to qualify
- Degree or working towards
- Knowledge of Band 5 role Understanding of Accountability and Responsibilities Knowledge of Child Protection Procedures
- Ability to use initiative Ability to calculate complex drug dosages
Desirable criteria
- Mentorship course
- Neonatal pathway
- Post registration experience Evidence of professional development since qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience working with babies or children
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Care planning skills
- Basic skills and knowledge in all areas of clinical practice
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Good written and spoken English
- Ability to organise, prioritise and coordinate own work on a shift to shift basis
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Motivated and able to work under own initiative
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
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
- Abigail Seal
- Job title
- Ward Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01903 285184
- Additional information
For further information please email.
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