Job summary
An opportunity has arisen within the Neonatal Unit for a nursery nurse to join our team. We are a local neonatal unit of 14 cots, 2 intensive care 2 high dependency and 10 special care and a 4 bedded transitional care unit, caring for mothers and small babies together.If you are an enthusiastic and highly motivated nursery nurse who wants to deliver high quality family centered care this opportunity is for you. You will be currently practicing as a nursery nurse, have completed a NVQ level 3 in childcare, be a registered Nursing Associate or an Associate Practitioner and have excellent standards of nursing practice. Opportunities to develop your neonatal skills as well as further education and training are actively supported.The successful applicant will be expected to be flexible in the area they work on work days, nights and weekends. Part time hours will be considered.
Main duties of the job
To work within NNU as part of the multidisciplinary team, promoting the unit philosophy of family centred care.To provide a high standard of nursing care under the supervision of qualified members of the team.To work with senior staff to assess patients, plan and implement care and maintain associated records. Ensure effective communication and close working with colleagues within the hospital, parents, carers and patients.
About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Details
Date posted
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
251-FCSS8528-NNU
Job locations
Neonatal Unit Basingstoke
Aldermaston Road
Basingstoke
RG24 9NA
Job description
Job responsibilities
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* NNEB or NVQ3 in Childcare
Desirable
* Safeguarding qualification
Experience
Essential
* Experience in hospital setting
* Safeguarding Children Level 3
Communication
Essential
* Good communication both written and oral
skills and ability
Essential
* Self-directed, able to work autonomously
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* NNEB or NVQ3 in Childcare
Desirable
* Safeguarding qualification
Experience
Essential
* Experience in hospital setting
* Safeguarding Children Level 3
Communication
Essential
* Good communication both written and oral
skills and ability
Essential
* Self-directed, able to work autonomously
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Neonatal Unit Basingstoke
Aldermaston Road
Basingstoke
RG24 9NA
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Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Neonatal Unit Basingstoke
Aldermaston Road
Basingstoke
RG24 9NA
Employer's website
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