NHS
Neonatal Nurse
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Job Description
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- Registered Nurse/Registered Children’s Nurse
- Post graduate qualification in relevant area of practice
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Evidence of competency in teaching and assessing
- Supporting Learning in Practice
- Post registered experience
- Up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and practice
- Demonstrate innovation in practice
- Incorporate high quality patient centred care
- Demonstrate a high level of personal and professional accountability
- Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
- Awareness of current national changes in nursing / NHS
- Ability to plan, asses, implement and evaluate patient care
- Prioritise tasks
- Excellent clinical skills
- Ability to lead a team
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships
- Good interpersonal skills
- Leadership and management skills
- Able to communicate clearly (verbally and written)
- Adaptable and flexible
- Ability to problem solve
- Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally
- Role models the Trust values and behaviours
- Motivate self and others
- Be able to provide high quality care in a highly charged environment
- Excellent organisational prioritisation, delegation and communication skills
- Registered Nurse/Registered Children’s Nurse
- Post graduate qualification in relevant area of practice
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Evidence of competency in teaching and assessing
- Supporting Learning in Practice
- Post registered experience
- Up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and practice
- Demonstrate innovation in practice
- Incorporate high quality patient centred care
- Demonstrate a high level of personal and professional accountability
- Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
- Awareness of current national changes in nursing / NHS
- Ability to plan, asses, implement and evaluate patient care
- Prioritise tasks
- Excellent clinical skills
- Ability to lead a team
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships
- Good interpersonal skills
- Leadership and management skills
- Able to communicate clearly (verbally and written)
- Adaptable and flexible
- Ability to problem solve
- Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally
- Role models the Trust values and behaviours
- Motivate self and others
- Be able to provide high quality care in a highly charged environment
- Excellent organisational prioritisation, delegation and communication skills
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- Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification. (There is no obligation to submit an application)
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Neonatal Nurse to join our dynamic Neonatal Unit. We are a busy, high-volume unit, admitting around 450 babies.
The successful candidate will provide high-quality, family-centred care to sick and pre-term infants, ensuring that we meet the needs of our diverse population We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled, and compassionate Neonatal Nurse who is committed to the delivery of high-quality care.
The successful candidate will have a passion for working in a fast-paced and evolving environment and will be able to manage competing priorities effectively. A collaborative approach to care and a drive for innovation are key attributes for success in this role. Our Neonatal Unit is a friendly and supportive environment, welcoming new ideas and innovative approaches. The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive preceptorship package. Our Neonatal Unit is part of the Yorkshire and Humber Neonatal ODN and is dedicated to offering the highest standard of care for new-borns. If you are passionate about neonatal care and ready to make a difference, please contact Catherine Weaver: catherine.weaver1@nhs.we would love to hear from you. Join our friendly and supportive team and contribute to transforming the care of sick and pre-term infants.
Main duties of the job
Strive for continuous improvements in the delivery of high quality patient focused care. To provide and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for a number of babies requiring intensive, high dependency and special care Participate within the ward team including the delegation of work on a day-to-day basis for junior staff. Act as clinical expert providing specialist knowledge and advice to both nurses and medical staff working within the unit. Be the named clinical expert responsible for on shift for the continuing care of neonates within the unit. Organise own workload and support junior staff to time manage and prioritise. Plan and manage skill mix to reflect the workload and meet the needs of the patients, including using the e-rostering system effectively. Actively participate in the department budget and with support from ward sister exercise care and economy in the ordering and use of supplies/ equipment. Participate in the development and delivery of a philosophy of care which involves/respects the rights of patients carers and staff. Lead by example, motivate and empower others. Promote effective communication when liaising with all members of the multidisciplinary team. Relate to all staff and patients in a confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and work effectively as part of team. Acting as a positive ambassador for the Trust, always promoting the best clinical and profe
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Details
Date posted
11 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
001126
Job locations
Pinderfields Hospital
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
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Qualifications
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
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Employer details
Employer name
The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address
Pinderfields Hospital
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG
Employer's website
https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address
Pinderfields Hospital
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG
Employer's website
https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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