Special Care Baby Unit Nurse

Job Summary Band 5 nurse you are expected to provide family‑centred developmentally appropriate care to preterm and unwell babies. You will work towards achieving your qualification in the specialty of the nursing care of neonates, manage the care of special care, high‑dependency and stabilisation and transfer of babies requiring intensive care treatment. You will complete your Newborn Life Support training and Family and Infant Neurodevelopment Education (FINE) training. Expectation is to support students on the ward and liaise effectively with the multidisciplinary team. Main duties of the job You will manage and provide all aspects of patient care, assessing care needs, developing, implementing and evaluating programmes of care for the babies and their families. Liaise effectively with the multidisciplinary team, uphold the Trust’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, and the NMC code of conduct, including record‑keeping. Work alongside the nurse in charge, the MDT and the Northern Neonatal Network team to make the best decisions for babies and families. Maintain infection prevention and control guidelines, support nurse change to ensure a safe environment, keep knowledge and competency of neonatal equipment, and advocate for babies and families. About Us At NCIC we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county. Our five key principles demonstrate our belief in delivering safe, high‑quality care every time: Clinically led organisation; quality and safety at the heart of our Trust; a positive patient experience; a great place to work; managing our money well. We support a diverse workforce that reflects the local community and are focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. We are working together across the North East and North Cumbria to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030, and all staff are expected to support sustainability. Details Date posted: 04 December 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 5 Salary: £31,049 – £37,796 per annum (Pro rata) Contract: Fixed term, 12 months Working pattern: Part‑time Reference number: 262-A-25-200012 Job location: Cumberland Infirmary, Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA1 2HY Certificate of Sponsorship Applicants requiring a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa must meet the UKVI salary threshold and be included in the updated Immigration Salary List. Those who do not meet eligibility criteria will not be progressed. Benefits 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working scheme NHS discounts* Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS pension scheme Vivup – a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work‑related problems Subject to eligibility. Person Specification – Essential Registered Sick Children's Nurse / RN Child or Midwife with active registration (Registered Adult Nurses considered). Completed clinical placements in a variety of areas. Continuing professional development portfolio. Knowledge of NMC code of professional conduct. Safeguarding awareness. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work as a team member without close supervision. Good organisational skills. Ability to act as a mentor to HCA's / Junior staff. Demonstrated compassion, motivation, interest and enthusiasm in caring for children and families. Understands responsibility of position and need for flexibility. Reassuring under pressure. Open, reflective and warm. Reliable, adaptable and dependable. Person Specification – Desirable Neonatal Life Support. Mentorship. QIS qualification. High‑dependency care. Specialist care of neonates. Supporting students. IT skills. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. The cost for DBS is deducted from the salary over a four‑month period: Standard check £27.40, Enhanced check £55.40. Employer Details North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Cumberland Infirmary, Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA1 2HY Website: https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr