QIS Neonatal Nurse

QIS Neonatal Nurse

The closing date is 22 January 2026

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated Registered Nurse to complement our neonatal team, with opportunities in permanent and fixed‑term positions. This post offers the opportunity to work either as a clinical Band 5 neonatal nurse or as a clinical QIS Band 6 neonatal nurse in a level 1 Special Care Baby Unit – the first in the country to be accredited GOLD as part of the Baby Friendly Initiative.

Please note, banding will be dependent on status of QIS training and consolidation. All nurses who complete and consolidate their QIS training will be uplifted to a Band 6.

As part of the team, you will assess, plan, evaluate and implement care for a group of babies within our 7‑cot unit. You will also be responsible for maintaining standards on the unit alongside your senior nursing colleagues, and supporting our junior nurses, nursery nurse and student nurses. If you are QIS trained, part of your role will include taking charge of the ward regularly, providing an opportunity to develop your operational management skills.

Strong, professional leadership qualities are needed at this level. It is critical to the quality of care, staff morale, and the learning environment.

In liaison with the Ward Manager and Unit Sisters/Charge nurses, the post holder will be responsible for leading and coordinating a dedicated team of nursing and support staff to ensure the highest standards of care for patients on the SCBU, incorporating the 6 C's.

To provide specialist knowledge to ensure a practical and safe working environment, acting as a resource for nursing and medical staff to ensure appropriate neonatal nursing care.

To act as a role model and provide professional, clinical and managerial leadership to nursing staff within the unit.

Positively influence the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care.

Contribute to managing the nursing and material resources of the ward in a flexible and cost‑effective way.

The post holder will adhere to NMC Code of Practice at all times and ensure ward compliance with and application of hospital policies and procedures.

Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of governance systems in the ward/department relating to risk management, health and safety, and controls assurance.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value kindness, integrity, teamwork and equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff recognition – as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast‑track physiotherapy service.

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications.
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Nina Kapur on

• Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register.
• Educated to postgraduate level / diploma in nursing or related field or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of post‑registration education.
• QIS training or equivalent.
• Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS).

• Registered nurse – considerable post‑registration experience in neonates.
• Experience of providing professional, clinical and managerial leadership to nursing staff.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum (pro rata)