Nursery specialist
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £27,485.00 to £30,162.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27485.00 - £30162.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE1 5WW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9358-26-0178 |
Summary
Assist in the care of babies requiring special care, transitional care or neonatal intensive care in line with agreed care plans and competencies. Promote comfort, developmental care and sensory support including positioning, handling and minimizing stress. Support parents and carers to develop their confidence in caring for their baby including basic care, feeding support and bonding. Provide emotional reassurance and practical guidance to families during admission, transfer and discharge. Follow infection prevention policies. Carry out routine observations, provide feeding support and other delegated tasks as appropriate to role and training. Contribute to discharge preparation, supporting parent education and transition to home or community services. Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team, escalating concerns appropriately to registered staff. Ensure accurate documentation in line with Trust standards. Participate in training, competency development, supervision and appraisal, maintaining skills relevant to neonatal care. Support quality improvement initiatives and contribute to maintaining neonatal standards.