University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Nursing Associates for Neonates
The closing date is 25 May 2026
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the neonatal team based at St Richard's Hospital, Chichester on a permanent contract for 23 hours a week. This involves working 2 x 11.5 hr shifts per week day or night.
We are a Level 1 neonatal unit with 12 cots, providing care for babies at 32 weeks gestation and above. Our unit includes 2 High Dependency and 10 special care cots. We are dedicated to Family Integrated Care, supporting families to care for their babies in preparation for discharge.
You will be expected to work alongside the nursing team to provide excellent care to our families.
You should be a qualified or near to qualifying nurse associate who is keen to work with families and neonates.
We will offer ongoing training and support for professional development from our Clinical Educator. Opportunity to spend some time with our Community Neonatal Outreach Nurse working across our sites.
Main duties of the job
Summary of details include:
* Effective communication
* Work within your NMC Code of Professional Conduct
* Participate in discussions working with multidisciplinary teams
* Follow Health and Safety targets and Infection Prevention procedures
* Maintain awareness of evidence base and best practice in nursing care
* Provide best clinical care
* Accurate and clear documentation
* To continue with continuous learning and development.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Job responsibilities
* Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification (or equivalent) as required for NMC registration.
* Be responsible for delivering high quality, patient centred, compassionate care under the leadership and direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) working within all aspects of the nursing process, providing high quality holistic and person-centred care to individuals.
* Support the registered nurse in the assessment, planning and evaluation of care with focus on promoting health and independence.
* Carry out specific clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the leadership and direction of a registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting.
* Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values.
* Be an accountable professional.
* Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.
* Have the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.
Please see our detailed job description for the main duties and responsibilities.
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
If you do not meet the sponsorship requirements, and you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Qualified Nursing Associate on the NMC register
* GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
* Completed Care certificate
Experience
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Ability to access computerised data
* Care planning skills
* Previous experience of working in an inpatient environment
Knowledge and Skills
* Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
* Able to work under own initiative
* Previous experience working with babies or children
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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.
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
£28,392 to £31,157 a yearper annum pro rata
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