Job Summary
We are recruiting for a Nursery Nurse to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients. The role will be an effective member of the maternity multidisciplinary team, working under the supervision and guidance of registered midwives/nurses and other health professionals. The postnatal ward consists of 27 cots with transitional care facilities shared with the Neonatal Unit.
Main Duties
* Assist registered midwives/nurses and parents to provide holistic care for neonates within maternity services, including transitional care.
* Contribute to the team as an active member, demonstrating a flexible and cooperative approach and supporting colleagues with clinical activities.
* Work within the agreed policies and procedures of the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust.
* Assist with the admission, transfer, and discharge planning of neonates, ensuring relevant information is communicated to patients, their families, and the midwife in charge. This includes checking babies' identity bands, wellbeing, and handover of clinical information.
* Provide a high standard of family‑centred care within the Postnatal Ward environment.
About Us
East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust is proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide. Our staff deliver high‑quality, compassionate care across the Trust’s hospitals, including Lister Hospital, Stevenage; New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City; Hertford County, Hertford; and Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood.
Details
Date posted: 24 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £25,147 to £27,596 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number: 361-7521788
Job location: Lister Hospital, Corey's Mill Lane, Stevenage, SG1 4AB
Job Responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification information pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Person Specification
Essential
* Numeracy and literacy skills
* Good standard of education
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent training
* NNEB or equivalent certification
* Diploma in childcare education
* Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion; role model Trust values daily
Previous Experience
* Experience working with neonates or in a healthcare setting
Desirable
* Basic IT skills (ECDL)
Skills
* Effective interpersonal skills and ability to use own initiative
* A desire to care for patients and babies
* Ability to prioritise own workload
* Ability to input and access computerised data
* Ability to concentrate on tasks while responding to unpredictable or changing needs in the clinical area
* Ability to work on own initiative and support patients and others before, during and after birth, even when exposed to distressing circumstances
Knowledge
* Good communication skills
* Understanding of own development and training needs
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Applicants must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Employer Details
Employer name: East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address: Lister Hospital, Corey's Mill Lane, Stevenage, SG1 4AB
Website: https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/
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