Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse - Neonatal Unit

The closing date is 22 May 2025

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic Staff Nurse to join our Hugo Liebeschuetz Neonatal Unit at Southend Hospital.

We are extremely proud of our Neonatal Unit, and have on-going commitment to enhancing practice and staff development. This is an amazing opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Newborn babies and their families.

Our Neonatal unit is superbly equipped and resourced to care for all the sick and premature babies born at the hospital and in the local area, we also provides facilities for parents and carers.

If you're looking for a new opportunity and have the relevant experience we welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

You will assist the Manager in the provision and maintenance of a seamless service & high quality care to patients in accordance with Clinical Governance within the ward/department.

To contribute to the reduction of healthcare acquired infection by ensuring a high standard of infection control practice in the light of research current best evidence and legislation.

You will collaboratively function as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the Neonatal unit working within the Trust's policies and procedures and the Ward Philosophy. You will be expected to work and support the Paediatric Directorate as a whole, inclusive of outpatients, Neptune ward, Paediatric Assessment Unit and Accident & Emergency.

You will be expected to be a reflective practitioner and continue to develop your own capabilities and Nursing knowledge in line with the Trusts career pathway where education is supported.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Date posted

08 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-WAC-SO-7256

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-On-Sea

SS0 0RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

About our unit

Southend is the only Neonatal Unit in Essex with Stage 2 UNICEF neonatal standards. Part of the East of England Neonatal network, this dynamic level 2 unit has 16 cots and is part of the Eastern Neonatal Network.

For more details about this interesting and rewarding role, where you'll have opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and career, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application!

Job description

Job responsibilities

About our unit

For more details about this interesting and rewarding role, where you'll have opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and career, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

1 st or 2nd level registration (RGN)

Desirable

Relevant post registration course

Experience

Essential

Knowledge of clinical information management.

Desirable

Previous experience of working within specialty area

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

1 st or 2nd level registration (RGN)

Desirable

Relevant post registration course

Experience

Essential

Knowledge of clinical information management.

Desirable

Previous experience of working within specialty area

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-On-Sea

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-On-Sea

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

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