Neonatal Nursery Nurse | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

• To work as a skilled member of the Neonatal team, to provide a high standard of holistic family integrated care to babies and their families on the Neonatal Unit.
• Ability to promote and establish good relationships with babies and their families.
• To possess excellent communication skills and effectively use at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team.
• Responsible for assisting in delivering effective, specialised, high quality care, ensuring the area of work runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Works under the supervision of a Senior Registered Practitioner.
• Works within the boundaries of existing competence, adhering to local and national protocols / standard operating procedures and policies with advice available.
• Delivers high standards of compassionate, dignified care, managing their time accurately and efficiently in cooperation of other staff members, tasks and resources effectively.
• Undertakes training and assessment of peers and other staff as required.
• Assist CSW/MSW staff on a shift-by-shift basis to provide family integrated care.
• To support Senior Registered Practitioners in their duties and contribute to the holistic care of patients as part of a Multi – Disciplinary Team.
• To ensure that the environment is clean, safe, tidy and welcoming for patients and visitors.
• To undertake rotational work within the department including transitional care as / if required.

Delivering excellent standards of safe, compassionate care, recognising and incorporating the specific needs of patients.

Following a programme of training and assessment take responsibility for individual patient care under the supervision of a trained nurse as allocated by the nurse in charge, undertake the following procedures/ activities for infants and families requiring special care.

The role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.

This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First Recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million.

RCHT is responsible for the provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds

Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro

St Michael’s Hospital in Hayle

West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities, and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting and retaining highly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.

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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

This advert closes on Monday 15 Jun 2026