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Job summary

Main area
Children's and Families
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
272-7490528
Employer
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Town
Doncaster
Salary
£31,049 - £37,796 Pro Rata Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/11/2025 23:59

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Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Staff Nurse Developmental Post (Neonatal)

Band 5

Job overview

Fantastic opportunity for an experienced Band 5 staff nurse (Developmental role) to join the neonatal team at Doncaster. The post holder will provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised holistic care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team within the neonatal unit. 

This is a developmental post for an experienced Band 5 staff Nurse who has experience working within neonates and is ready to undertake the Qualified in Speciality (QIS) course. Following successful completion and consolidation of the QIS and Competence Assessment Package (CAP) there will be an opportunity for progression within the neonatal unit. 

Main duties of the job

Caring for infants requiring admission to the neonatal unit.

Undertaking training packages to improve knowledge and clinical skills.

Providing and supporting family integrated care on the Neonatal unit.

Working alongside the multi disciplinary team to provide excellent evidence based care.

Working for our organisation

DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000.  Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.   

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way.  We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.   

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:
•    Extensive range of learning opportunities
•    NHS Pension Scheme
•    Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
•    Comprehensive health and wellbeing support 
•    NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
•    Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. 

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential. 

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship. 

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria
  • Completion of ODN Foundation Programme (or equivalent)
  • RN Adult or RN child with NMC registration
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Course (or willing to undertake within an agreed time frame)
Desirable criteria
  • Professional Development post registration
  • Mentorship/Teaching qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Able to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team
  • Post registration-caring for neonates in hospital
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of leading a small team
  • Experience of supporting students

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to remain sensitive, calm and patient when dealing with difficult situations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with multi-disciplinary team/service users/relatives
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to plan and prioritise patient care and workload

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Race CodeVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.We offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerArmed Forces Covenant

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lisa Amey Wood
Job title
Matron for Neonatal Service
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01302 642697
Additional information

Janice Alexander

Ward Manager for Neonates

01302 642695

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