Newborn Care Co-ordinator | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 16 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £26,598 pro rata per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 January 2026 |
| Location: | Ashford, TN24 0LZ |
| Company: | East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7661671/344-1671WCY |
Summary
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The main responsibility of this role is to provide support to the paediatric doctors caring for newborn infants on the postnatal ward. You will undertake additional training in order to perform basic observations on neonates and assist the doctors with procedures.
PLEASE NOTE - WE CANNOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE
To provide support to neonatal doctors caring for all newborn infants on postnatal ward
To provide oversite of babies requiring transitional care
To work closely with Maternity Discharge Co-ordinators to ensure timely discharge from hospital
To undertake basic observations for transitional care babies
To assist the medical team with any procedures
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.
We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. With our emphasis on staff training and development, a staff support scheme that’s second to none, and a healthy package of benefits, it’s easy to put down roots in East Kent Hospitals
The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information and opportunities.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
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This advert closes on Monday 22 Dec 2025