Neonatal Staff Nurse

The Neonatal Unit at The Tunbridge Wells Hospital is a Level 2 unit comprising of 18 cots, caring for babies from 27 weeks gestation.This is an excellent opportunity to work in a purpose built Neonatal Unit, specialising in providing an environment promoting quality family centred care and we are proud to be Bliss accredited and BFI stage 2We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated member of staff to join our friendly, dedicated team.We welcome and encourage applications from newly qualified nurses.Main duties of the jobExperience would be an advantage although we offer further opportunity for trainingand development, and actively support any continuing professional development you may wish to undertake.About usMaidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day‑care beds, diagnostic services (X‑ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.Looking for flexible working? We are a flexible working‑friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.Click here to hear what our staff say.Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time staff).Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefitsBlue Light card eligibilityAnd more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents belowJob responsibilitiesWeve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full‑time (please emailmtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.netif this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom‑based sessions and e‑learning.Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.Person SpecificationQualificationNMC registration or recent nursing graduate awaiting PIN.Evidence of a relevant post‑registration professional development.Diploma or equivalent, neonatal courseExperience/KnowledgeKnowledge of current clinical evidence based practiceKnowledge and understanding of current changes in the Acute and Social ServicesKnowledge and understanding of clinical governanceKnowledge of current professional issues relating to nursingUnderstanding of equal opportunitiesUnderstanding of patient confidentialityExperience as student/registered nurseExperience of multi‑disciplinary workingHigh dependency nursing care of the sick infantIn speciality may be advantageousSkillsAbility to work towards support and managing a case‑load of patients including assessment, planning, monitoring and evaluation, including providing health promotion and education to patients and carersAbility to organise and deliver a high standard of nursing careAbility to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skillsAbility to liaise effectively with members of the Primary Health Care team and other agenciesAbility to work on own initiative and prioritise workAbility to act as a role modelDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata #J-18808-Ljbffr