Job summary
- Main area
- Neonatal
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent: Trainee/Qualified Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Trainee
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 279-7719146-FEB26
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/02/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 06/03/2026
Employer heading
Trainee Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Band 7
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form: https://apps.trac.jobs/accessibility?_ts=1
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated, innovative practitioner to join us and work across site at our ANNP Led Level 1 SCBU at the Princess Royal Hospital Hayward’s Heath and our Level 3 tertiary NICU which includes surgery at the Trevor Mann Baby Unit NICU in Brighton.
The trainee ANNP band 7 will be willing to undertake an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (Neonatal)at the University and your clinical experience will be managed at both clinical sites. Candidates will demonstrate a commitment to completing an MSc in Advanced Practice. Funding and non clinical time will be provided to undertake the MSc.
Minimal criteria prior to applying are that you are currently working in the neonatal service, you should hold a qualification in specialty (QIS) for Neonatal ITU, HDU and SCBU and have a relevant mentorship qualification.
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will complete the programme on a Fulltime basis which will be discussed on appointment.
The ANNP promotes individualised family-centred holistic care for the neonate and their family, utilising their advanced skills set and knowledge base.
The post-holder will exercise professional autonomy in the delivery of safe, evidenced based care and deliver high quality medical management to all babies in all categories of care.
Trainee Applicants
Successful applicant will complete all academic modules within the academic year September 2026-Sept 2027 following on from this there will be a 3-6 month consolidation period. You will be supported with supervision from the ANNP + Medical team and Medical team.
Successful completion of this will result in an automatic progression to an 8A substantive post with the ANNP team.
Successful applicants are required to complete the full MSc Dissertation on appointment of your substantive 8A post.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main roles and responsibilities of the successful applicant will be to develop themselves during their training to the following which will aid in their progression to their 8A substantive post.
Clinical Practice:
- Assessing, planning and implementation of care for infants across all categories of care.
- Postnatal ward cover and managing both low risk and babies requiring transitional care and supporting the midwifery team with completing of New-born Physical Examination (NIPE)
- Attending high risk deliveries on both sites.
- Leading on resuscitation and stabilisation on delivery suite at the Princess Royal Hospital in Hayward’s heath.
- Delivery bleep holder across both sites.
- Utilisation of advanced skill set (Decision making, Intubation, vascular access, LP)
- Independent prescriber.
- Keeping up to date with all advanced clinical skill sets
Leadership
- Involvement or leading on projects (local/national) to promote safe practice and patient experience.
- Line management of trainee ANNPs during their training with the support of a Senior ANNP.
- Attending ATAIN, NNAP, ANNP training days and managing your non clinical time appropriately.
Education
- Supporting the practice development nurses with education session on team days
- NLS/ARNI instruction if applicable on our local courses
- Teaching at local university to support the Qualification In Speciality (QIS) training of our nursing colleagues
- Bed site teaching for both our medical and nursing colleagues.
- Leading simulation
Research
- Be Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certified to be involved with local research
- Be involved or lead on Quality Improvement initiatives
- Keep up to to date with local clinical trial protocols
Regular one-to-ones with Clinical Supervisor and ANNP mentor will be required and will be the responsibility of the trainee to arrange these.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- Qualification in Speciality (QIS)/ENB 405/Neonatal Pathway
- Adequate experience post Neonatal pathway completion
- Mentorship qualification
- NLS provider
- Currently working on a NICU/SCBU
Desirable criteria
- NLS/ARNI instructor
- Neonatal Transport Nurse
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jonathan O'Keeffe
- Job title
- Senior Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07768133825
- Additional information
Don't hesitate to contact me if you would like to discuss this post or arrange an informal visit.
Alternatively you can contact
Rachel Hutchinson - Clinical Practice Lead - [email protected]
Proposed Interview date : Week Commencing 09/02/2026
You will be required to:
- Present a topic (to be decided)
- Lead a simulation
- Problem solving exercise
- Interview
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