About this role
Job summary
Are you a motivated professional looking to join a dynamic team and enjoy a healthy work-life balance, with beautiful beaches just 15 minutes away?We are seeking a due to qualify, newly qualified or experienced Band 5 NMCregistered nurse to join our passionate and supportive team.
Our Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) is a busy, friendly Level 1 neonatal unit providing high-quality, family-centred care to babies and their families at the very start of their neonatal journey. The unit comprises 10 cots, including:
2 HDU cots
4 Special Care cots
A newly established 4-bedded Transitional Care unit
We care for babies from 32 weeks gestation, provide stabilisation for more premature or critically unwell term neonates, and work closely with the Peninsula Neonatal Transport Team. As part of the Southwest Neonatal Network, we offer excellent exposure to wider neonatal pathways and best practice.
Main duties of the job
Provide safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care to neonates requiringspecial care, high dependency, or intensive care.
Undertake comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualised care plans in partnership with the multidisciplinary team.
Monitor and record infants' clinical condition, including vital signs, feeding tolerance, respiratory support, and developmental progress, escalating concerns appropriately.
Support and educate parents and families, promoting family-centred care and encouraging parental involvement in their baby's care.
Responsible for the delivery of effective, high quality nursing carein accordance withlocal, service line and Trust policies and guidelines with the support of the Senior Nursing Team
Participate inSouthwestNeonatal Network service development
Participate in anddemonstrateevidence-basedpractice
About us
You'llbe joining a unit where you are known, supported, and valued, development is encouraged rather than delayed, leadership potential is actively nurtured, and every shift makes a real difference to babies, families, and the future of neonatal care.
We offer weekly simulation training with opportunities to both teach and learn, alongside genuine career progression with structured development from Band 6 into advanced neonatal and leadership roles.
You will work within a friendly, supportive culture where every voice matters, including families as active partners in their care plans, with flexible working patterns across days, nights, and long shifts (07:30-20:00 and 19:30-08:00) to support work-life balance wherever possible.
For information on our organisation benefits,browse our interactive booklet.
Job description Job responsibilities
We areseekingan enthusiastic, highly motivated, and innovative nurse to work effectively as part of the ward team, delivering high-quality, compassionate care within the neonatal setting.
You will hold a recognised nursing qualification (RN, RSCN, RN Child, or RM). Completion of the Neonatal Modules is desirable; however, applicants who are willing to work towards achieving these will also be supported and encouraged.
Previousexperience within a neonatal environment is desirable and may include recent placement experience as a student nurse. We also welcome applications from nurses currently working in adult settings who wish to transfer their skills into neonatal care, with full support provided.
You will work within a supportive and friendly team where the neonate and their family are central to all aspects of care. The unitoperatesan 11.5-hour shift pattern covering days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
As part of our passionate team, you will contribute to ensuring the care we deliver is safe, effective, high quality, and consistently compassionate.
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attachedcombined jobdescriptionand personspecification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications & knowledge Essential
First Level Qualification - RN (Child), RSCN, RN (Adult), RGN, RM Current registration with NMC Clinical and Practical Nursing Skills An awareness of evidence based practice within the clinical setting Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
Degree in Nursing Special & Intensive/High Dependency Care Neonatal Modules NLS Provider qualification Recent Neonatal experience in either a Level 1, 2 or 3 Neonatal Unit Enhanced Clinical Practice Skills, IV compe Cannulation and Venepuncture skills Experience of teaching and mentorship
Specific Skills Essential
An understanding of customer care in the clinical setting Ability to work within a technical environment Understanding of the principles of family Integrated care Competent in numeracy and literacy Works within sphere of responsibilities and acknowledges limitations Good communication and diplomacy skills, organisational and interpersonal skills Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team Ability to use own initiative Smart professional appearance and attitude Positive manner Demonstrates personal commitment and enthusiasm
Desirable
Advocacy and counselling skills Undertake QI nursing projects and apply findings to practice Knowledge of the change process within the clinical area
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address Torbay Hospital
Lowes Bridge
Torquay
TQ27AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)