Registered Nurse - NICU - Peterborough
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Peterborough, PE3 9GZ
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 September 2026
4 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Neonatal Services at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a Band 5 registered nurse fo...
The post holder will provide total nursing care on a day-to-day basis, working collaboratively with all disciplines to assure a high standard of neonatal care.
The post holder will develop competencies to enable he/she to provide excellent, evidence based care to an optimal standard ensure to all neonates requiring intensive, high dependency and special care
You must be a child or adult trained nurse, interested in a career in neonatal nursing and should demonstrate expert communication skills and a caring manner.
- Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice*
Assess the needs of patients within the clinical area, plan, implement and evaluate individualised holistic nursing care in a sensitive manner.
Be confident and develop competencies in all areas of neonatal nursing practice enabling delivery of total nursing care.
To act as an advocate for babies wherever they are within the Trust and to advise colleagues on any matter concerning the care of babies.
Play an active role in health promotion activities.
Ensure due regard to given customs, values and spiritual beliefs of clients.
Be self-motivating in ensuring the delivery of evidence- based practice to the highest standard.
Ensure accurate and clear records are kept according to NMC guidelines for Records and Record Keeping
Please see Job Description for further information
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult or Child Branch)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and its application
Desirable
- ENB 997/ 998 or Mentorship module or equivalent
- Qualified in Speciality (neonates), ENB 405 or equivalent
- Ability to mentor/coach students
- Evidence of Neonatal Advanced Resuscitation training (NLS)
Experience
Essential
- Nursing skills and knowledge which can be transferred to provide a high standard of care in NICU clinical area.
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of neonatal nursing
- Experience of Family Centred Care in SCBU or NICU
Desirable
- Experience of shift management
Knowledge
Essential
- Acquired knowledge of NMC Code Of conduct
- Acquired knowledge of importance of communication skills within Multidisciplinary team and with families
Key Skills
Essential
- Ability to develop IT skills required
- Ability to develop in line with dimensions of KSF outline
- Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues
- Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and interprets this accurately for all individual children
- Can demonstrate how s/he has promoted 'best practice'
Desirable
- Seeks and uses professional support appropriately
Emotional Awareness
Essential
- Demonstrates empathy for the concerns of others
- In highly stressful situations keeps own feelings in check, takes constructive action and calms others down
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
24 August 2026
Last checked
26 August 2026
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