Staff Nurse - SCBU

Staff Nurse - SCBU

The closing date is 25 January 2026

We are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated registered nurses who wishes to further develop their knowledge and skills in the speciality of neonatal care. The successful applicant will play a vital role in delivering high quality safe and efficient care to sick and preterm new born babies.

There will be the opportunity to complete a Foundations in Neonatal Care Course and then develop further through the Neonatal Intensive course and become a qualified Neonatal Nurse.

Previous applicants need not apply

To provide a high standard of nursing care for all babies within a family‑centred environment, in accordance with the ward philosophy.

To provide support for junior colleagues, students, Clinical Sisters and Ward Manager, adhering to national and trust guidelines.

To work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team and to take charge of any nursing shift as required.

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to help us improve even further. We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from hospitals in Warwick, Stratford‑Upon‑Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston‑on‑Stour to community services across the county.

We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. Our values can be summed up in one sentence: ‘Trusted to provide safe, effective and compassionate care’. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work.

It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

To co‑ordinate and provide skilled nursing care (without direct supervision) to babies and their parents, in accordance with responsibilities under the NMC Code of Conduct.

To be competent to manage and implement the assessment, planning, delivery & evaluation of a high standard of evidence‑based care to babies and their parent.

To deliver effective discharge planning of babies, liaising with other professionals and agencies as required.

Promote family integrated care and act as an advocate for babie.

Maximise opportunities for health promotion and health education for parent.

To provide nursing care to high dependency babies during both the acute phase and when stabilised.

To provide support to students and perform Mentor role or attend Mentor and Assessing Course in line with NMC standard.

Provide telephone advice for parents requesting information & support.

To have excellent interpersonal skills and can communicate effectively with parents and families.

To organise own time and workload efficiently, on own initiative and as part of a tea.

To be a role model to all staff and support all members of the ward tea.

To accept responsibility for the provision of effective prevention and control within the Trust in liaison with the Trusts Infection Control Team.

To act as a role model in applying good infection control practice and ensures compliance with all infection control policies.

Co‑ordinate and lead a team of nurses providing care during a clinical shift as require.

Deputise for Ward Manager and Neonatal Nurses in their absenc.

Participate in promotion and implementation of innovative practice within the ward environment.

To ensure attendance and compliance with all Mandatory Training as per trust policy.

Attend annual Personal Development Review (PDR) and complete a personal and professional development plan with agreed learning objectives.

Attend relevant internal and external training day.

Ensure Safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all time and attend training Child Protection Level 3.

Promote effective working relationships with all department.

Provide advice regarding management of children in other areas throughout the trust…