Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

1626 - Staff Nurse - NNU

The closing date is 06 April 2026

Job summary

If you are a newly registered staff nurse and able to commence employment within the next 3 months you are very welcome to apply for this role, for other newly registered nurses please apply via the South Yorkshire Trust Wide advert where you will have the opportunity to specify your area of choice and Trust, please call 01226 431694 for further details.

1 Role 24 Hours permanent and 1 role 36 Hours Fixed term 6 Months.

We are seeking a motivated and caring Neonatal Staff Nurse to join our Neonatal Unit. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in neonatal nursing within a supportive and friendly team. Our unit provides special care, high dependency care and intensive care for babies from 27 weeks gestation and above.

It is essential that you are an RN or RSCN, posess the Qualification in Speciality or have a keen interest to work towards the Qualification in Specialty, Intensive Care of the Newborn.

It is required that you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Have an approachable manner and positive attitude with the ability to work effectively as part of a team whilst being committed to providing high quality care to the infants and families accessing our services.

The interview date for this role will be Monday 20th April 2026.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to neonates and their families.

Monitor and assess babies conditions, responding promptly to changes.

Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, adhering to the NMC guidance, policies and proceedures.

Support parents in understanding and participating as partners in their babys care.

Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.

Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to all clinical governance standards.

About us

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

We reserve the right to close positions early

Date posted

20 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-1626E-03-2026

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe what compassion means to you
In around 100 words please describe how you ensure you build and sustain positive working relationships within a team

Qualifications

Essential

RGN with neonatal or critical care experience,
RN Child,
Evidence of ongoing professional education

Desirable

Teaching and Assessing qualification,
Willingness to undertake the Neonatal Qualification Post Registration Course.
Willingness to undertake the Examination of the Newborn Course.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Quality, audit and its application,
Current healthcare issues,
Risk management,
Clinical Governance,
Statutory and professional requirements,
Health and Safety,
Confidentiality,
Awareness of Health and Safety issues.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Effective interpersonal/communication skills,
Effective decision-making,
Effective team working,
Ability to work as part of a team,
Good Effective time management skills,
Good Effective organisational skills,
Flexibility,
Excellent interpersonal skills,
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Person Specification

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe what compassion means to you
In around 100 words please describe how you ensure you build and sustain positive working relationships within a team

Qualifications

Essential

RGN with neonatal or critical care experience,
RN Child,
Evidence of ongoing professional education

Desirable

Teaching and Assessing qualification,
Willingness to undertake the Neonatal Qualification Post Registration Course.
Willingness to undertake the Examination of the Newborn Course.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Quality, audit and its application,
Current healthcare issues,
Risk management,
Clinical Governance,
Statutory and professional requirements,
Health and Safety,
Confidentiality,
Awareness of Health and Safety issues.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Effective interpersonal/communication skills,
Effective decision-making,
Effective team working,
Ability to work as part of a team,
Good Effective time management skills,
Good Effective organisational skills,
Flexibility,
Excellent interpersonal skills,
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

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.

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

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

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)