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Neonatal Nurse
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (days and nights including weekends)
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

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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust logo

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

The Staff Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating high-quality nursing care for neonatal patients and their families. The post holder works as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team, maintaining accurate clinical records, supporting safe and compassionate care, and acting as a role model for professional practice. The role also involves supporting the development of students and junior colleagues whilst contributing to the effective organisation of the neonatal unit. 

Main duties of the job

Deliver safe, effective and family-centred neonatal care in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council standards, Trust policies and clinical guidelines.  Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care programmes for babies and their families, ensuring accurate and timely documentation. Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to maintain high standards of patient care and ward environment. Support and mentor students, newly appointed staff and junior colleagues, contributing to teaching, training and clinical development. Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, audits, risk management and incident reporting to maintain and enhance patient safety. Maintain own professional development, competencies and registration requirements, whilst contributing to service development within the neonatal unit.

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

  • 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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Florence Nightingale FoundationNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

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

This vacancy will automatically close when 50 applications have been received.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Gosia - Malgorzata Stanikowska
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01183227434
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