Job summary
- Main area
- Neonatal Nurse
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 193-8397451UCGB5-NEONAT
- Employer
- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Reading
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum (pro-rata if part-time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
neonatal nurse
NHS AfC: Band 5
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.
We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills, and experiences to the Trust. When completing your application, we encourage you to highlight your individual achievements and strengths, showing us how they align with the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools during the process, please be mindful that AI-generated responses can often lack the personal detail and relevance needed to demonstrate your suitability for the role. AI generated content is discouraged by the Trust and may diminish the candidates chances of success.
Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.
Please note: all vacancies automatically close when 50 applications have been received.
Job overview
Main duties of the job
Working for our organisation
Diversity makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
We support flexible working wherever possible, with requests considered on an individual basis taking into account service requirements, operational needs and the requirements of the role.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Detailed Job Responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for providing high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to babies and their families within the neonatal unit. They will assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care programmes, ensuring that care is delivered safely, effectively and in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council standards, Trust policies and clinical guidelines.
Key responsibilities include:
Clinical Responsibilities
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Leadership and Team Working
Deliver safe, compassionate and family-centred neonatal care while maintaining professional accountability for own practice. - Assess the physical, psychological and developmental needs of neonates and develop appropriate care plans.
- Monitor, evaluate and document patient progress, ensuring accurate and timely record keeping.
- Respond appropriately to changing clinical situations and escalate concerns when required.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.
- promoting positive working relationships and effective communication.
- Demonstrate professional behaviours and act as a role model for best practice.
- Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean and well-organised clinical environment.
- Support equality, diversity and inclusion within the workplace and challenge discriminatory practice where appropriate.
Education and Development
- Support the induction, supervision and development of students, newly qualified staff and healthcare support workers.
- Participate in teaching activities and contribute to the learning and development of colleagues.
- Maintain professional competence through ongoing education, training and reflective practice.
- Work towards achieving and maintaining competencies relevant to neonatal nursing practice.
Quality, Safety and Governance
- Participate in clinical governance activities, audits, quality improvement projects and service development initiatives.
- Contribute to risk assessment, incident reporting and the implementation of action plans to improve patient safety.
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control standards, health and safety requirements, data protection regulations and confidentiality policies.
- Support the delivery of high-quality care by identifying opportunities for improvement and contributing to the implementation of best practice.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse (Children), Registered Midwife, or Registered Nurse
- Team player- appears to value the contribution of others
Desirable criteria
- Qualification in speciality
- European Computer Driving Licence
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent personal and communication skills
- Demonstrates ability to place patient and family at centre of care.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of critical thinking ability
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working as a registered nurse in an acute hospital setting.
- Experience of delivering high-quality patient-centred care and maintaining professional standards of practice.
Desirable criteria
- Interest in undertaking new roles/ tasks
- Experience of caring for newborn infants requiring specialised care
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Gosia - Malgorzata Stanikowska
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01183227434
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