Neonatal Staff Nurse

This Neonatal Staff Nurse post sits on the Neonatal Unit at The Tunbridge Wells Hospital, an 18-cot Level 2 unit run by Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. The work centres on caring for babies from 27 weeks gestation in a purpose-built setting that promotes family-centred care. The unit holds Bliss accreditation and is at BFI stage 2, and the team welcomes applications from newly qualified nurses.

NMC registration is needed, although recent graduates awaiting their PIN can apply.

• Caring for babies from 27 weeks gestation on a Level 2 neonatal unit
• Delivering family-centred care within a purpose-built neonatal unit

• Evidence of relevant post-registration professional development

• NMC registration, or recent nursing graduate awaiting PIN

• Experience as a student or registered nurse

• Knowledge of current clinical evidence-based practice and professional nursing issues
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Knowledge of current changes in acute and social services
• Understanding of equal opportunities and patient confidentiality
• Managing a caseload, including assessment, planning, monitoring, evaluation, health promotion and education for patients and carers
• Organising and delivering a high standard of nursing care

• Satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check

• Effective written and verbal communication
• Liaising effectively with primary health care teams and other agencies
• Working on own initiative and prioritising work
• Acting as a role model
• Computer skills

• Diploma or equivalent, or a neonatal course
• Mentorship course or qualified practice assessor
• Experience of multidisciplinary working
• High dependency nursing care of the sick infant
• Experience in the speciality

• At least 27 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays, pro rata for part-time staff
• NHS Pension Scheme membership with employer contribution of 23.7%
• Life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• Flexible working arrangements, including adjusted hours
• Training and development opportunities
• Support for continuing professional development
• Further benefits set out in the benefits documents