Job summary
We are a Level 2 unit with 18 cots; 3 Intensive Care, 8 High Dependency and 7 Special care cots, and are part of the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Neonatal Network. We are proud to be Platinum Bliss accredited and BFI stage 2.
We are looking for a dynamic Band 6 neonatal nurse qualified in speciality. A minimum of 6 months experience post qualification is required.
Main duties of the job
Are you enthusiastic, highly motivated and looking to join a friendly team? As an experienced nurse, you will be responsible for the delivery of high quality, evidence-based care to babies and their families.
Your role will involve working clinically, taking charge of the Neonatal Unit for your shift and liaising with the multi-disciplinary team. We will provide you with opportunities to develop your clinical and managerial skills, as well as supporting you in continuing professional development.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
- At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
- Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
- Blue Light card eligibility
- And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Interview Date: 1st July 2025
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Interview Date: 1st July 2025
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN/RSCN
- QIS
- Evidence of relevant post-registration professional development.
- Resuscitation Council Neonatal life support
- Practice assessor
Desirable
- Obtained or working towards 1st level degree.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Post neonatal intensive care course minimum 6 months
- Knowledge current evidence-based practice
- Knowledge changes in NHS services
- Knowledge & Understanding clinical governance
- Understanding of multi-cultural population
- Knowledge of current issues relating to nursing/neonatal nursing
- Understanding of equal opportunities
- Understanding of patient confidentiality
Desirable
- 2 years Experience working on a Neonatal Unit
- Budget management
Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and deliver a high standard of research based, neonatal clinical nursing care
- Ability to support and manage a case-load of patients including assessment, planning, monitoring and evaluation
- Provide health promotion and education to patients and carers
- Excellent inter-personal and counselling skills
- Ability to liaise effectively with members of the Primary Health Care team and other agencies
- Ability to act as a role model and leader to others and to motivate a team
- Computer skills
- Experience of the IPR/appraisal process
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN/RSCN
- QIS
- Evidence of relevant post-registration professional development.
- Resuscitation Council Neonatal life support
- Practice assessor
Desirable
- Obtained or working towards 1st level degree.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Post neonatal intensive care course minimum 6 months
- Knowledge current evidence-based practice
- Knowledge changes in NHS services
- Knowledge & Understanding clinical governance
- Understanding of multi-cultural population
- Knowledge of current issues relating to nursing/neonatal nursing
- Understanding of equal opportunities
- Understanding of patient confidentiality
Desirable
- 2 years Experience working on a Neonatal Unit
- Budget management
Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and deliver a high standard of research based, neonatal clinical nursing care
- Ability to support and manage a case-load of patients including assessment, planning, monitoring and evaluation
- Provide health promotion and education to patients and carers
- Excellent inter-personal and counselling skills
- Ability to liaise effectively with members of the Primary Health Care team and other agencies
- Ability to act as a role model and leader to others and to motivate a team
- Computer skills
- Experience of the IPR/appraisal process
Desirable
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).
