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Job summary

Main area
Neonatal
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
30 hours per week (4 days per week - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
Job ref
344-1671WCY
Employer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
William Harvey Hospital
Town
Ashford
Salary
£24,937 - £26,598 pro rata per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/12/2025 23:59

Employer heading

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Newborn Care Co-ordinator

Band 3

Job overview

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

 

Main duties of the job

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

 

Working for our organisation

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.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Care Certificate Award
  • NVQ Level 3 in Care
  • GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths (C, level 4 and above or functional skills level 2)

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Good standard of literacy and numeracy
  • Intermediate IT skills
  • Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team
  • Remain calm under pressure
  • Experience of working with the public

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion is the leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion in the workplace.Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) is the UK's leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion issues in the workplace.Prince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Tracey Twyman
Job title
Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01233 616204