Job summary
Specialist Nurse within the Northern Neonatal Transport Service are accountable for assessing, planning, delivering & evaluating high quality patient care on the neonatal unit & during the transfer process. This includes;
- Administering IV Fluids & medication
- Providing effective support to parents throughout the care pathway
- Acting as role model & be involved with the transport team in order to support the training & induction of new team members to ensure they become a fully competent transport nurse
- Working with professionals from other NHS trusts in the co-ordination of the safe transfer of sick & preterm infants
- Engaging in the development of the Transport Service throughout the Northern Neonatal Network
- Communicating effectively with other professionals utilising all available mediums e.g. spoken word, written documentation & call conferencing etc.
- Being flexible in the recognition that transport working patterns can occasionally be unpredictable
- The Northern Neonatal Transport Service (NNeTS) is a stand-alone team co-located on NICU at the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI), Newcastle upon Tyne.
- Interview Date: 1st July 2025
- 37 hours 30 minutes/week (3 or 4 X 11.5 hr shifts per week, days and nights)
- Applicants must have QIS
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
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Main duties of the job
The Newcastle Neonatal Service is a busy, vibrant & expanding service that offers a variety of experiences in Neonatal Care including Surgery, Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery.
NNeTS operates 24/7 retrieving & repatriating infants within the Northern Region & beyond. Staff work on a rota that includes nights, weekends & bank holidays. There are approximately 400 acute transfers a year & 400 nurse-led repatriation transfers a year. There is a comprehensive training package & opportunities to attend conferences & study days.
We are delighted to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic & ambitious individual with significant neonatal intensive care skills, experience &QISto train as a Specialist Nurse within the Northern Neonatal Transport Service.
Successful candidates must have experience in caring for sick babies who may require ventilatory support, nitric oxide therapy & therapeutic hypothermia. Candidates will also join & make a significant contribution to a well-integrated team providing tertiary neonatal care. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop areas of interest & expertise. In addition to the challenges of the role, you will be expected to be involved in teaching & educating junior staff, as well as being involved in research & audit.
About us
Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates without neonatal transport experience will be appointed as a Band 5 during the training period, once they have successfully completed competencies & objectives within 8 weeks they will transition to a Band 6 Specialist Nurse role within the Northern Neonatal Transport Team.
This post is suitable for a motivated individual with a keen interest in neonatal retrieval, someone who wishes to develop & extend specialised skills & knowledge within our dynamic regional Neonatal Transport Team.
Job Purpose
Band 5
- This is a development post working under the supervision of an experienced transport nurse and medical staff
- Accountable for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating high quality patient care
- Provide effective support to both patient and carers throughout their care pathway
- Act as role model, teacher and supervisor for junior staff and students, participating in mentor and preceptorship programmes
- To abide by Trust policies and procedures
- Provide support for and depending on experience deputise for nurse in charge in their absence
- Act as patient advocate in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code
- Work collaboratively as an effective member of MDT.
Band 6
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust define a nurse specialist as a qualified nurse where the primary purpose of role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
Within the sphere of specialist practice:
- Is working towards advanced knowledge and skills within specialist sphere of practice
- Contributes to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients
- Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge
- Contributes to training and education within specialist area.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates without neonatal transport experience will be appointed as a Band 5 during the training period, once they have successfully completed competencies & objectives within 8 weeks they will transition to a Band 6 Specialist Nurse role within the Northern Neonatal Transport Team.
This post is suitable for a motivated individual with a keen interest in neonatal retrieval, someone who wishes to develop & extend specialised skills & knowledge within our dynamic regional Neonatal Transport Team.
Job Purpose
Band 5
- This is a development post working under the supervision of an experienced transport nurse and medical staff
- Accountable for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating high quality patient care
- Provide effective support to both patient and carers throughout their care pathway
- Act as role model, teacher and supervisor for junior staff and students, participating in mentor and preceptorship programmes
- To abide by Trust policies and procedures
- Provide support for and depending on experience deputise for nurse in charge in their absence
- Act as patient advocate in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code
- Work collaboratively as an effective member of MDT.
Band 6
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust define a nurse specialist as a qualified nurse where the primary purpose of role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
Within the sphere of specialist practice:
- Is working towards advanced knowledge and skills within specialist sphere of practice
- Contributes to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients
- Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge
- Contributes to training and education within specialist area.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
Band 6
Essential
- Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship if relevant to role
- Evidence of on-going continuous professional development
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context
- Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
- Good IT skills
- Effective report writing skills
- Able to work independently and as a member of a team
- Effective organisation and time management skills
- Current driving licence if relevant to role
- Some post registration experience within related specialist area of practice
- Extended clinical practice underpinned by training and assessment
- Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch)
- Current NMC registration
- Diploma plus specialist qualifications / experience within specialist area; prepared to take degree level study
Desirable
- Change management skills and involvement in project work
- Research or audit experience
- Evidence of contribution towards education and training programmes
- Degree in health related subject
Band 5
Essential
- Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements for mentorship if relevant to role
- Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of ongoing professional development
- Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context
- Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
- Excellent speciality knowledge
- Understanding of professional and current issues in Neonatal nursing
- Basic IT skills
- Excellent neonatal clinical skills
- Experience in Neonatal Intensive care
- Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch)
- NMC registration
- Diploma/Degree in Nursing (completed or willingness to undertake) or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Relevant clinical skills relating to the specialty e.g. cannulation, IV drug administration
- Relevant specialist qualification
- APLS/EPLS/NLS Course
Person Specification
Band 6
Essential
- Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship if relevant to role
- Evidence of on-going continuous professional development
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context
- Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
- Good IT skills
- Effective report writing skills
- Able to work independently and as a member of a team
- Effective organisation and time management skills
- Current driving licence if relevant to role
- Some post registration experience within related specialist area of practice
- Extended clinical practice underpinned by training and assessment
- Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch)
- Current NMC registration
- Diploma plus specialist qualifications / experience within specialist area; prepared to take degree level study
Desirable
- Change management skills and involvement in project work
- Research or audit experience
- Evidence of contribution towards education and training programmes
- Degree in health related subject
Band 5
Essential
- Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements for mentorship if relevant to role
- Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of ongoing professional development
- Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context
- Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
- Excellent speciality knowledge
- Understanding of professional and current issues in Neonatal nursing
- Basic IT skills
- Excellent neonatal clinical skills
- Experience in Neonatal Intensive care
- Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch)
- NMC registration
- Diploma/Degree in Nursing (completed or willingness to undertake) or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Relevant clinical skills relating to the specialty e.g. cannulation, IV drug administration
- Relevant specialist qualification
- APLS/EPLS/NLS Course
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.
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.
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).
