Staff Nurse - Special Care Baby Unit
| Posting date: | 06 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £31,049.00 to £37,796.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Yeovil, BA21 4AT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9184-26-0309 |
Summary
As a Band 5 Neonatal Staff Nurse, you will be responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of care for infants within the Special Care Baby Unit at Yeovil District Hospital. You will: Communication & Relationships Work collaboratively within a team of nurses to manage the care of allocated infants. Communicate sensitively and effectively with parents, providing clear information about their baby's condition, progress, and care needs. Liaise with consultants, junior doctors, midwives, allied health professionals, social care, external agencies, and regional neonatal networks. Use tact, empathy, and clear verbal/nonverbal communication to support families during emotionally demanding situations. Demonstrate competence in essential IT systems including word processing, email, and electronic patient record platforms (e.g., BadgerNet). Planning & Organisation Manage your own clinical workload while ensuring safe, evidence-based care. Supervise junior staff, nursing associates, and students. Maintain accurate records and adhere to Trust policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines. Promote infection prevention and uphold cleanliness and safety standards. Clinical Duties & Patient Care Provide holistic, specialist neonatal care, interpreting clinical changes and responding promptly. Perform specialised tasks including venepuncture, blood gas analysis, medication administration (including intravenous routes), and clinical assessments. Prepare for and assist with neonatal transfers, maintaining the safe function of equipment and supporting emergency action if required. Support parents in developing skills and confidence in caring for their baby, including feeding, handling, and understanding medical needs. Participate in the care of babies requiring palliative or end of life support, offering compassionate guidance to families. Leadership, Education & Development Act as a positive role model, supporting effective teamwork and professional behaviour. Contribute to teaching for students and colleagues by demonstrating skills and relating theory to practice. Participate in appraisals and personal development planning for self and others. Provide feedback, assist with conflict resolution, and help explore service improvements. Equipment & Resource Management Use neonatal medical equipment safely and effectively, reporting issues and arranging alternatives promptly. Ensure monitoring and resuscitation equipment is functional and safely maintained. Contribute to the evaluation of medical devices and consumables. Safeguarding, Governance & Professional Standards Act in accordance with safeguarding procedures, documenting and escalating concerns appropriately. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection standards. Participate in clinical governance, risk management, and audit activities to enhance service quality. Comply with infection prevention, health and safety, sustainability, and equality and diversity policies.