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Neonatal Nurse

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Wirral, CH49 5PEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

5 October 2026

7 days left

Job description

An opportunity has arisen to join our Neonatal Team. We are a 24-cot Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, level 3 , within the Cheshire and Mersey Neonatal N...

  • To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for a defined group of patients for whom you are responsible, under the guidance of senior staff.
  • To participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in developing and maintaining a system of family centred care.
  • To advise on the promotion of health, recognising the physical, emotional, and social situations that may influence the needs of the mother, baby, and family.
  • To take all reasonable measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the babies and their families.
  • Where responsible for the custody and administration of drugs, to carry this out according to Wirral University Teaching Hospital Trust Policies and Procedures.
  • To participate in Clinical Supervision.
  • To participate in effective communication with all staff in matters affecting patient care.
  • To provide accurate verbal or written information relating the patient care to other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
  • To be committed to the communication strategy.

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential: - Current 1st level RSCN/ RN/ Midwife; - Degree in Nursing

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to work under pressure

Desirable: - Neonatal Experience preferred but not essential

Personal Attributes

Essential: - Recognises own development needs and can set personal objectives.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

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First seen

21 September 2026

Last checked

23 September 2026

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About the employer

WUT
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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