Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join our Neonatal Team.
We are a 24-cot Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, level 3, within the Cheshire and Mersey Neonatal Network, providing care for infants and their families from 22 weeks and above.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will work within the Neonatal nursing team, caring for babies in the special care nursery on the neonatal unit and on our transitional care unit based on the maternity ward.
About us
All new colleagues can expect a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first contact. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is located on The Wirral peninsula, known for its stunning coastline and beautiful countryside, offering great activities for residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in North West England, with the only Emergency Department in Wirral. We provide a high-quality range of acute care services, employing over 6,000 staff serving a population of approximately 400,000 across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales, and beyond.
Our trust has approximately 855 beds and a financial turnover exceeding £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible via motorway, train, bus, or ferry, and close to major cities like Liverpool, Chester, and Manchester, as well as North Wales.
Job details
Date posted: 01 May 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £24,625 to £25,674 per year (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 408-25-425
Location: Arrowe Park Hospital, Wirral, CH49 5PE
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Neonatal Support Worker position available with WUTH.
If successful in this role, there is a requirement for an Enhanced DBS check. This will be paid for by the Trust and deducted from your salary over 3 months.
As this vacancy is within the division of Women and Children's, successful applicants must join the DBS update service. The annual cost of £13 is the applicant's responsibility, with no reimbursement from the Trust. Details on how to join will be provided upon appointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training (Essential)
* Minimum Maths and English GCSE Grade C/4 (or working towards)
* NVQ level 2 or equivalent
Desirable
* Healthcare experience
Knowledge & Skills (Essential)
* Good organisational and time-keeping skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
* Experience as a support worker
* Knowledge of NHS neonatal care issues
* Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
* Knowledge of infection prevention and control
* Experience maintaining accurate nursing records
Other Requirements (Essential)
* Ability to be sensitive to families' needs
* Ability to work under pressure
Personal Attributes (Essential)
* Commitment to personal development
* Excellent communication skills
* Teamwork skills
* Friendly and approachable nature
* Resourcefulness as a team worker
Additional information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for previous convictions.
Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Further info available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, applicants must present criminal record certificates from each country of residence in the past 10 years if residing for 12+ months cumulatively. Guidance on overseas criminal record checks is available online.
Employer details
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Arrowe Park Hospital, Wirral, CH49 5PE
Website: https://www.wuth.nhs.uk
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