Staff Nurse - Special Care Baby Unit

Are you a qualified general or children’s nurse looking to take the next step in your nursing career? We are seeking compassionate, motivated nurses with experience in a hospital environment to join our integrated trust as part of our dedicated Neonatal team. This opportunity is based within the Special Care Baby Unit at Yeovil District Hospital, part of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

As a fully integrated trust, we offer a collaborative approach to your professional development, including the potential to rotate across sites should you wish‑broadening your experience and supporting you to build a rich, varied neonatal career. We value and invest in our nurses. You will have access to ongoing development, training, and support within a caring, knowledgeable team. We offer both full‑time and part‑time hours, with an expectation of flexible working across a rota that includes days, nights, and weekends.

If you are passionate about delivering high‑quality care to sick and preterm infants—and supporting families through some of their most vulnerable moments—this could be the perfect next step. Informal visits or chats are warmly welcomed. Contact us today to find out more or arrange a visit.

• Deliver high‑quality, compassionate neonatal nursing care to sick and preterm infants.
• Work in partnership with parents, offering guidance, education, and emotional support.
• Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team, both within the Neonatal Unit and externally.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care using specialist neonatal knowledge and skills.
• Use and maintain neonatal equipment safely, escalating concerns and arranging alternatives when required.
• Support junior staff and students through supervision, teaching, and clinical guidance.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous documentation in line with Trust and NMC standards.
• Uphold infection control and health and safety principles to ensure a safe environment for infants and families.
• Participate in neonatal resuscitation and delivery attendance following required QIS and NALS training.
• Contribute to safeguarding processes, acting promptly and appropriately on concerns.
• Assist in preparing infants and families for discharge through education and coordinated care planning.
• Contribute to the evaluation and continuous improvement of neonatal services.
• As a Band 5 Neonatal Staff Nurse, be responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of care for infants within the Special Care Baby Unit at Yeovil District Hospital.
• Liaise with consultants, junior doctors, midwives, allied health professionals, social care, external agencies, and regional neonatal networks.
• Use tact, empathy, and clear verbal and non‑verbal communication to support families during emotionally demanding situations.
• Demonstrate competence in essential IT systems including word processing, email, and electronic patient record platforms (e.g., Badger Net).
• Manage your own clinical workload while ensuring safe, evidence‑based care.
• Supervise junior staff, nursing associates, and students.
• Promote infection prevention and uphold cleanliness and safety standards.
• Provide holistic, specialist neonatal care, interpreting clinical changes and responding promptly.
• Perform specialised tasks including venepuncture, blood gas analysis, medication administration (including intravenous routes), and clinical assessments.
• Prepare for and assist with neonatal transfers, maintaining the safe function of equipment and supporting emergency action if required.
• Support parents in developing skills and confidence in caring for their baby, including feeding, handling, and understanding medical needs.
• Participate in the care of babies requiring palliative or end‑of‑life support, offering compassionate guidance to families.
• Act as a positive role model, supporting effective teamwork and professional behaviour.
• Contribute to teaching for students and colleagues by demonstrating skills and relating theory to practice.
• Participate in appraisals and personal development planning for yourself and others.
• Provide feedback, assist with conflict resolution, and help explore service improvements.
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