Job summary
- Main area
- Neonatal
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 34.5 hours per week (to include weekends bank holidays and rotation to nights)
- Job ref
- 390-WAC-BA-7411
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Basildon
- Town
- Basildon
- Salary
- £27,485 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Neonatal/Transitional Care Nursery Nurse
Band 4
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
Are you looking for a new challenge in a rewarding environment?
We are looking to hire a Band 4 Nursery Nurses to work within our Transitional Care Service and Neonatal Unit.
Keeping mothers and babies together should be the cornerstone of newborn care. Neonatal Transitional Care (NTC) supports resident mothers as primary care providers for their babies with care requirements in excess of normal newborn care, but who do not require to be in a neonatal unit (NNU).
NTC has the potential to prevent thousands of admissions annually to neonatal units, providing additional support for small and/or late preterm babies and their families.
We are looking for a highly motivated, compassionate and enthusiastic nursery nurse to join our neonatal nursing team. We have a part time position available, (34.5 hours per week) for individuals with a positive attitude and good communication skills.
Our Neonatal Unit is situated within Basildon Hospital and is part of the East of England Operational Delivery Network. The Neonatal Ward is a Level 2 Local Unit and offers comprehensive neonatal services, which include designated Intensive Care cots, High Dependency cots, Special Care cots and a Transitional Care Service.
No VISA sponsorship available for this role
Main duties of the job
As a Band 4 nursery nurse, you will work within the team to provide, and support the provision of a high standard of neonatal care for the infant and their family. The job will entail working in the post natal ward providing transitional care, and the neonatal unit.
Our staff confidently offer advice and support to parent/carers of babies for a range of issues from infant feeding to information about safety in the home.
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NNEB or equivalent
- GCSE grade C/4 or above
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience working within a hospital setting
- Neonatal experience
knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable experience of working with newborns or children
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
- Lucy Lisle
- Job title
- Charge Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 4430341
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