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Neonatal Staff Nurse

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Southampton, SO16 5YA

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

19 October 2026

47 days left

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Job Title: Neonatal Staff Nurse - ...

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in the Neonatal intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust are delighted to be able to offer an exciting opportunity to a Qualified in Speciality Neonatal Nurse. The NICU has recently undergone an exciting expansion, so it is an exciting time to join the team. You will be a motivated and enthusiastic person who embraces change and welcomes new opportunities.

You will work as part of a team looking after the Wessex Region's most complex neonates and will be supported to do this by working alongside a highly skilled team whilst working collaboratively with families encompassing Family Integrated Care.

You will need to have undertaken the post registration Qualified in Speciality (QIS) Neonatal course and feel able to look after ITU level babies. There will be an extensive induction programme to orientate you into UHS NICU and will then be provided with ongoing teaching and training by our in-house education team. UHS NICU is a cardiac and surgical centre which takes referrals from across the Wessex Region and works collaboratively with regional maternity services to ensure NHS England's 'Better Birth's' agenda is adhered to.

The successful candidate will be responsible for helping support families and babies within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. We are fortunate to have many exciting teams within NICU including the regional transport service (SONET), family support and psychology team, surgical specialist nurses amongst many other expert sub teams. This ensures the bedside nurses are well supported to be able to facilitate the best patient care to our vulnerable neonatal.

Join our friendly and forward-thinking Neonatal Unit at Southampton University Hospital, where you will make a real difference in the lives of premature and sick newborns and their families.

We are looking for enthusiastic Band 5 Nurses to join our Neonatal Unit. You will provide high-quality, evidence-based care for neonates, working closely with an experienced multidisciplinary team.

We can offer you: A supportive and inclusive team environment Opportunities for continuing professional development Staff wellbeing support and flexible working optionsRequirements: NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (Adult or Child) with a post qualifying Neonatal qualified in speciality course Commitment to delivering safe and compassionate care Excellent communication and teamwork skills Willingness to undertake neonatal-specific training

Southampton University Hospital is committed to delivering high-quality neonatal care and is proud of its family-centred approach. We promote professional growth and aim to help every member of our team reach their full potential

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
  • Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
  • Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
  • Understanding of personal accountability
  • Knowledge of own role within the team
  • Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice in the role of practice supervisor
  • Awareness of evidence-based practice
  • Awareness of responsibilities for management of infection control
  • Evidence of on-going personal development
  • Able to use initiative

Desirable

  • Evidence of recent study
  • Previous experience/qualification in relevant specialty
  • Teaching experience

Trust Values

Essential

  • Patient First
  • Working Together
  • Always Improving

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

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First seen

2 September 2026

Last checked

2 September 2026

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University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

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