Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate and dynamic multi-professional team who strive to deliver high quality care to babies and families who require admission to a Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
This post will support your journey to becoming a specialised neonatal nurse with a education pathway designed to support your development from novice to expert.
This post is available for qualified children's nurses and qualified adult nurses with an interest in neonatal nursing.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Neonatal Nurse is to work under the guidance and supervision of the Senior Nursing Leadership Team to deliver safe and effective quality care.
The post holder will provide effective family centred nursing care underpinned by evidence based practice.
To be responsible for the continued assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care for babies admitted to the neonatal intensive care uni
To manage a group of patients on a shift-by-shift basis
To support teaching and supervision of all members of the team and pre-registration nursing students.
To present a positive, professional image of the organisation and of the nursing team
To be responsible for updating own knowledge and skill in line with Trust policies and procedures and NMC Code.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
Job locations
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Newcastle Road
Stoke On Trent
ST47 6QG
Job description
Job responsibilities
To meet all responsibilities outlined within the job description. To be professional and passionate, to support babies and families throughout their neonatal journey and to be integral to the delivery of a high quality multi-professional service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To meet all responsibilities outlined within the job description. To be professional and passionate, to support babies and families throughout their neonatal journey and to be integral to the delivery of a high quality multi-professional service.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
* Must have current NMC registration
Desirable
* Has worked in hospital setting
Experience
Essential
* Is a qualified & NMC registered nurse
Desirable
* Has worked in neonatal or paediatric setting
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
* Must have current NMC registration
Desirable
* Has worked in hospital setting
Experience
Essential
* Is a qualified & NMC registered nurse
Desirable
* Has worked in neonatal or paediatric setting
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Newcastle Road
Stoke On Trent
ST47 6QG
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Newcastle Road
Stoke On Trent
ST47 6QG
Employer's website
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