Staff Nurse

We are delighted to invite applications for a Band 5 Neonatal Staff Nurse position within the Special Care Baby Units at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate, motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse to join our dedicated neonatal team and contribute to the delivery of outstanding care for babies and their families. Based across our special care baby units at the University Hospital of North Durham and Darlington Memorial Hospital, the successful candidate will provide high-quality care to babies requiring special care and high dependency support. The role involves assessing patient needs, planning, implementing and evaluating individualised care, while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and family-centred care are maintained. Working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, you will support parents throughout their neonatal journey, promote breastfeeding and informed parental choice, and contribute to the delivery of Family Integrated Care. The post holder will be responsible for monitoring patient acuity, recognising and escalating concerns appropriately, and ensuring effective communication regarding changes in patients' conditions and treatment plans. As a Trust committed to developing its workforce, we offer a comprehensive programme of education, training and professional development. Successful candidates will be supported to undertake the Qualification in Specialty (QIS) and will have access to in-service training, clinical supervision, mentorship opportunities and continuing professional development programmes. There are also opportunities to become involved in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audit, research and innovation activities, enabling staff to continually enhance their knowledge, skills and career progression within neonatal nursing. The successful applicant will be encouraged to support the learning and development of student nurses, newly appointed staff and colleagues, fostering a positive learning environment and contributing to the future workforce of neonatal services. We are seeking applicants who are Registered Children's Nurses or Registered Sick Children's Nurses with current NMC registration. Previous neonatal experience is desirable, although applicants with experience in paediatric, intensive care or related clinical settings will also be considered. Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication skills, a commitment to providing compassionate family-centred care, and a willingness to develop their neonatal expertise. At CDDFT, you will join a supportive and experienced team that is committed to clinical excellence, ongoing professional development and delivering exceptional care to babies and their families. This role offers an exciting opportunity to build a rewarding career in neonatal nursing while making a meaningful difference to the lives of some of our most vulnerable patients. If you are passionate about neonatal nursing and are looking to develop your career within a forward-thinking and supportive neonatal service, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please note this is a rotational post to cover neonatal services across the trust.