Staff Nurse (Neonatal Unit)

Job Summary

We are looking for enthusiastic and committed nurses to join our existing professional neonatal team in a busy level two unit with 22 cots, including 4 intensive care cots, 5 high‑dependency cots and 13 special‑care cots. The unit is part of the South London Perinatal Network and offers ongoing professional development with the opportunity to gain a Qualified in Specialty (QIS) qualification in neonatology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 24 hour care to preterm and critically ill babies covering a range of conditions including prematurity, respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis, jaundice and hypoglycaemia.
• Work across the neonatal unit and transitional care, promoting a friendly and supportive atmosphere for patients and families through family‑integrated care (FiCare).
• Participate in the admission‑to‑discharge process, working closely with the consultant, dietician, physiotherapist, speech and language therapist and other MDT members to ensure a seamless, timely discharge.
• Mentor and supervise junior staff, student nurses and student midwives.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Valid registration as an RN/RSCN/RM.
• Experience in a neonatal unit and willingness to undertake the required training within six months.
• Pre‑registration or post‑registration neonatal/paediatric nursing experience (desirable).
• ENB 997/998 and neonatal courses such as ENB Course 405 (desirable).
• Evidence of continued professional development (desirable).

Skills

• Excellent written communication skills.
• Occupational health clearance to meet the needs of the role.
• Flexible approach to working hours and duties.
• Excellent understanding of safeguarding issues.
• Experience of working with staff and patients from diverse cultural backgrounds (desirable).
• IT/computer skills (desirable).

Contract and Remuneration

Band 5, fixed‑term contract for 8 months, full‑time, with a salary range of £36,943 to £44,900 a year pro rata, per annum including HCAS (Outer). Pay scheme: Agenda for Change.

Location

Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7YE, United Kingdom.

Closing Date

18 June 2026.

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