Staff Nurse, NICU

Job Summary

Ashford and St Peter's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is every bit as special as the babies we care for. We are the Lead level 3 NICU for Surrey and part of the Surrey, Sussex and Kent Network, providing expert care for 28 of the sickest and most complex babies using the most up to date ventilatory support techniques such as Vapotherm in the delivery room, Cooling Therapy and Nitric Oxide.

We are looking to recruit Band 5 nurses who are ready to work in an innovative environment where every team member makes a difference. We welcome applicants from any field or specialism of nursing. As a nurse at St Peters, you will be a role model to all your team members and your experience at any level will be valued. As a band 5 neonatal nurse you will be supported through your career journey to develop the skills and confidence to further your academic studies by doing the Neonatal Intensive Care Course at Brighton or Kingston University.

Although it isn't the Trust's normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond. Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing.

We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

• Date posted: 05 February 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for change
• Band:
  Band 5
• Salary: £32,602 to £39,686 a year pa inc HCAS
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 323-NM4422-GK
• Job locations:
  St Peters Hospital, Guildford Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 0PZ

• To be able to work throughout the Unit caring for high dependency and special care babies depending on qualification and experience.
• To be able to work unsupervised in the Transitional Care Unit/SCU.
• To take charge of an allocated group of babies or a nursery under the supervision of the nurse in charge.
• To work effectively and efficiently with the integrated multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
• To contribute towards developing and maintaining a suitable and stimulating learning environment for students and for the ongoing development of registered and unregistered staff.
• Following appropriate training contribute to an allocated area of responsibility which may include breastfeeding, infection control, designated link nurse or any other area identified by Matron or Team Leader.
• This post follows a shift pattern that rotates onto night, day and weekend shifts.

Essential Qualifications

• RSCN/RNCB or registered Adult Nurse/Midwife

Desirable Qualifications

• Special, High dependency and Intensive Care of the newborn

Essential Experience

• Working in an acute hospital setting

Desirable Experience

• Care of the newborn

Essential Knowledge

• Ability to apply evidence to clinical practice

Desirable Knowledge

• Change management

Essential Skills

• Able to communicate effectively

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
St Peters Hospital
Guildford Road
Chertsey, Surrey
KT16 0PZ

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