Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Neonatal/Transitional Care Nursery Nurse

The closing date is 01 March 2026

Job summary

Are you looking for a new challenge in a rewarding environment?

We are looking to hire a Band 4 Nursery Nurses to work within our Transitional Care Service and Neonatal Unit.

Keeping mothers and babies together should be the cornerstone of newborn care. Neonatal Transitional Care (NTC) supports resident mothers as primary care providers for their babies with care requirements in excess of normal newborn care, but who do not require to be in a neonatal unit (NNU).

NTC has the potential to prevent thousands of admissions annually to neonatal units, providing additional support for small and/or late preterm babies and their families.

We are looking for a highly motivated, compassionate and enthusiastic nursery nurse to join our neonatal nursing team. We have a part time position available, (34.5 hours per week) for individuals with a positive attitude and good communication skills.

Our Neonatal Unit is situated within Basildon Hospital and is part of the East of England Operational Delivery Network. The Neonatal Ward is a Level 2 Local Unit and offers comprehensive neonatal services, which include designated Intensive Care cots, High Dependency cots, Special Care cots and a Transitional Care Service.

No VISA sponsorship available for this role

Main duties of the job

As a Band 4 nursery nurse, you will work within the team to provide, and support the provision of a high standard of neonatal care for the infant and their family. The job will entail working in the post natal ward providing transitional care, and the neonatal unit.

Our staff confidently offer advice and support to parent/carers of babies for a range of issues from infant feeding to information about safety in the home.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Date posted

16 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-WAC-BA-7411

Job locations

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.We look forward to your application.Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NNEB or equivalent
GCSE grade C/4 or above

Desirable

Previous experience working within a hospital setting
Neonatal experience

knowledge and experience

Essential

Demonstrable experience of working with newborns or children

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NNEB or equivalent
GCSE grade C/4 or above

Desirable

Previous experience working within a hospital setting
Neonatal experience

knowledge and experience

Essential

Demonstrable experience of working with newborns or children

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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

SS16 5NL

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

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

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