Neonatal Staff Nurse
VISSPO
A vacancy has arisen for a RSCN/RGN to join our professional and caring Neonatal team. You must be committed to the very best care practices that support both patients and parents.You will hold RN Child (Paediatric), RGN/RN (Adult), and be QIS experienced. You will have good communication skills together with an awareness of current neonatal issues.
As a member of our professional team you will work flexibly and have evidence of on-going professional development.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based nursing care to neonatal patients and their families.
Actively promote and contribute to assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of nursing care.
To work under the supervision of a nurse qualified in neonatal speciality until attending the qualification themselves.
Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
This role is part of the integrated health and social care community across Derbyshire, where there are many opportunities to work across different locations and providers developing new and different skills. Whilst this role is initially based in Chesterfield there may be future opportunities to be based at different locations within the health and social care community which we may talk to you about in the future
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well performing Foundation Trust serving a population of around 441,000 across the Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak and North East Derbyshire districts.
We are committed to working with our partners in health and social care to deliver long term financial sustainability and resilience in our performance to ensure we provide high quality services and excellent patient care.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time
Reference number
166-FC-8207830
Job locations
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the full qualifications, skills and experience required for this post.
Full and Part Time positions available.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the full qualifications, skills and experience required for this post.
Full and Part Time positions available.
Person Specification
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Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN/RN (Child) or RGN/RN (Adult) (or equivalent) (post registration experience)
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery
- Post registration training in Neonatal Care
- Undertaken a recognised NMC teaching and assessing qualification
Desirable
- Diploma / Degree or be working towards it
- Previous Critical Care experience, neonatal life support qualification
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Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise/training for the position applied for
- Able to identify own learning needs and limitation.
- Neonatal experience
Desirable
- Health and Safety knowledge
- Post Registration work experience
- Awareness of professional nursing agenda within the NHS
- Audit/research experience
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Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- IV Drugs administration
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Children
- Commitment to undertake Intensive care of the Newborn Qualification
- Maintain a professional portfolio
Desirable
- IV Venepuncture and Cannulation awareness of current neonatal agenda within the NHS
- Demonstration of research-based practice
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Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work independently and within a team
- Good listening and communication skills
- Able to adapt to meet the needs of the service
- Effective decision making and problem solving
Desirable
- Ability to support and develop junior staff
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Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement
Person Specification
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Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based nursing care to neonatal patients and their families.
Actively promote and contribute to assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of nursing care.
To work under the supervision of a nurse qualified in neonatal speciality until attending the qualification themselves.
Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
This role is part of the integrated health and social care community across Derbyshire, where there are many opportunities to work across different locations and providers developing new and different skills. Whilst this role is initially based in Chesterfield there may be future opportunities to be based at different locations within the health and social care community which we may talk to you about in the future
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)