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Main area
Neonatal Unit
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (days and night shifts)
Job ref
199-7892739-RB-HM
Employer
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Croydon University Hospital
Town
Croydon
Salary
£36,943 - £44,900 pro rata, per annum inc HCAS (Outer)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/05/2026 23:59

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Croydon Health Services NHS Trust logo

Staff Nurse (Neonatal Unit)

Band 5

Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.

Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people’s homes all across the borough.

We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action – our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.

Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud.  #choosecroydon

Job overview

We are looking for enthusiastic and committed  nurses to join our existing professional neonatal team . We are part of the South London Perinatal Network. This is a busy level two unit with 22 cots.

We have 4 intensive care cots, 5 high dependency, and 13 special care cots. We offer ongoing professional development and education, with the opportunity to gain a 'Qualified in Specialty' (QIS) qualification  in neonatology.

Qualifications: Registered Adult and Paediatric nurses with interest in gaining experience in caring for neonates and nurses who have some neonatal experience already, and would like to develop their knowledge and skills in this speciality.

 

Main duties of the job

The band 5 staff nurse will be supported by the neonatal team to provide 24 hour care to preterm and critically ill babies covering a range of conditions including but not limited to; prematurity, respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis, jaundice and hypoglycaemia.

The post holder will work across both the neonatal unit and transitional care and promote a friendly and supportive atmosphere for patients and families by providing family integrated care( FiCare).

The postholder will be involved in the admission to discharge process working closely with the consultant, dietician, physiotherapist, speech and language therapist and other members of the MDT to ensure a seamless, timely discharge from hospital to the home environment.

The postholder will develop skills as a mentor in order to teach and supervise junior staff including student nurses and student midwives.

 

 

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. 

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital. 

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training. Croydon University Hospital plays an active role in training the clinicians of the future and works in partnership with major London universities 

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role.

Interview date: TBC

 

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Valid registration as an RN/RSCN/
  • Experience in neonatal unit and willing to undertake the course in six months
Desirable criteria
  • Pre/Post registration Neonatal/Paediatric nursing experience
  • ENB 997/998
  • Neonatal Courses/ENB Course 405
  • Evidence of continued professional development

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Occupational health clearance to meet the needs of the role
  • Flexible approach to working hours and duties
  • Excellent understanding of safeguarding issues
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working with staff and patients of various different background/cultures
  • IT/Computer skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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

This vacancy may have an application cap, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Ensure your supporting statement clearly shows how you meet the job specifications.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Josie hammond
Job title
Neonatal and Transitional Care Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02084013173
Additional information

Josie Hammond

Neonatal Matron for Neonatal Unit and Transitional care

[email protected]