Job summary
- Main area
- SCBU
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 203-FH1123
- Employer
- South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Warwick hospital, SCBU
- Town
- Warwick
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse - SCBU
Band 5
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the top performing organisations within the NHS. Our staff think this is a great place to work and we hope you will agree. We have recently been rated as 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following our most recent inspection.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the whole county. This includes our Community Teams in North Warwickshire.
We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. Over 6000 people work for the Trust and many of them have been here a long time. People find they don’t need to go elsewhere to find a fulfilling career in healthcare.
The first thing you will notice about us is how we take our values seriously. We believe that our values underpin everything we do. If you are interested in a role with us you need to make sure our values match your own.
Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are ‘Trusted to provide inclusive, safe, effective and compassionate care’. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn’t matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks
Many of the roles we advertise have a requirement for a DBS check to be carried out. If you are successful for a role and it requires a DBS check the Trust will carry out the initial check and subscription to the DBS Update Service, however successful candidates will be expected to cover the associated costs . Details of this will be sent to successful candidates in their offer letter.
Probationary Period
All new staff to the Trust will be subject to a standard 6 month probationary period, the details of which will duly follow in your contract of employment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a positive and inclusive working environment for all our employees. Our aim is to ensure that employees are equally valued and respected and that our organisation is representative of all members of society. We define diversity as valuing everyone as an individual – we value our employees, job applicants, students, patients and visitors as people. This is reflected within our values of being Inclusive, Safe, Effective, Compassionate and Trusted.
As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:
https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2
We appreciate you completing the survey.
Agile and Flexible Working
All our staff will have a work base. However the Trust operates as an Agile Working Team therefore staff may be working from home on a regular basis as required by the service. However, occasionally travel around Warwickshire and into your base will be required so access to your own transport would be helpful.
The Trust also welcome staff to work flexibly and we would welcome the conversation at interview regarding flexible working.
Staff Benefits
The Trust offer a wide range of additional benefits to staff. Anyone who joins us on a substantive basis can assess things such as the Lease Car Scheme, Electronics Scheme, Discounted Leisure and Travel, Cycle to work scheme amongst many others available.
Car Parking
The Trust currently have limited availability of car parking spaces, as such are operating a waiting list for new starters joining the organisation.
To keep up to date on our latest recruitment activity follow us on twitter @swftrecruit or look us up on Facebook (Recruitment - South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust).
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.
Working for our organisation
Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.
Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are ‘Trusted to provide safe, effective and compassionate care’. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn’t matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Higher Diploma/ Degree RSCN/RN/RM
- Evidence of CPD
- Numeracy and IT skills
Desirable criteria
- Assessor & Mentor qualification (308CPD) or equivalent
- Neonatal Intensive care course
Experience
Essential criteria
- One year post basic nurse/midwifery training
Desirable criteria
- Recent Neonatal experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- 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
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Faye Bradley
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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