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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Neonatal Nurse to join a dedicated Neonatal Unit team within the South West region. This role is ideal for nurses who are passionate about delivering high-quality, family-integrated care to some of the region’s most vulnerable babies, while working within a supportive environment that prioritises training, development, and progression.

Candidates with QIS specialist neonatal training are highly encouraged to apply, and ongoing professional development—including simulation-based learning—is fully supported within the service.

About the Role

As a Neonatal Nurse, you will work as a key member of the neonatal multidisciplinary team, providing safe, compassionate, evidence-based care to neonates requiring specialist support. You will act as a role model for junior staff, promote family-centred care, and help ensure the smooth and safe running of the Neonatal Unit.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Deliver high-quality, holistic, and evidence-based nursing care to infants within the Neonatal Unit.
• Act as a named nurse, ensuring continuity of care from admission through discharge planning.
• Support babies and families through family-integrated care models, empowering parents as partners in care.
• Safely administer medications and maintain competence in all neonatal clinical procedures.
• Promote a safe, warm, and welcoming environment for infants and their families at all times.
• Assist in discharge preparation by working closely with the Community Neonatal Outreach Team and other relevant services.
• Provide health education, guidance, and emotional support to families.
• Maintain accurate, clear, and timely documentation in line with NMC and local standards.
• Use the Patient Administration System (PAS) accurately and responsibly.

Managerial & Operational

• Supervise, support, and guide junior nursing staff, learners, and colleagues.
• Ensure all prescribed treatments are carried out and communicate changes in a patient’s condition effectively.
• Promote and maintain patient safety, adhering to all clinical governance, incident reporting, and audit processes.
• Use allocated resources responsibly and effectively, ensuring good time and equipment management.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, and risk management initiatives.

Professional Standards

• Work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.
• Keep personal practice up to date through CPD, training, and reflective learning.
• Participate in annual appraisal, mandatory training, and performance reviews.

Education & Training

• Support the training, teaching, and supervision of students, new starters, and junior staff.
• Act as a preceptor for newly qualified nurses where required.
• Contribute to formal and informal teaching sessions, including simulation-based learning activities.
• Promote evidence-based practice and assist in developing research-based clinical guidelines.

Additional Requirements

• Work within infection prevention and control guidelines at all times.
• Adhere to all Trust policies and procedures relevant to the role.
• Undertake other duties as required in line with service needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential:

• NMC Registered Nurse (Child/Adult Branch, depending on neonatal pathway)

Desirable:

• QIS Specialist Neonatal Qualification / Neonatal Foundation Programme

Experience

Essential:

• Neonatal or newborn transferable clinical skills
• Experience working in acute or paediatric environments applicable to neonatal care

Desirable:

• Previous experience within a Neonatal Unit or Transitional Care setting

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