About this role
Job summary
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust are excited to offer an opportunity for Band 4 Nurse Associates to join our Neonatal teams across both Royal Derby Hospital and Queen's Hospital Burton.
We have a 26 bedded Local Neonatal Unit (Level 2) at RDH, which provides care to new born infants requiring intensive, high and special care., alongside 10 dedicated Transitional Care cots. We have an 8 bedded Special Care Unit (Level 1) at QHB, alongside 4 Transitional Care cots.
Our Neonatal services provide a comprehensive range of care including Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU), Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU), and Transitional Care, supporting babies and families across the region. This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who are passionate about delivering high-quality, family-centred care within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
We are looking for qualified Band 4 Nurse Associates, from both adult and child backgrounds, who have a passion for Neonatal nursing. You must be able to work flexibly within a 7-day week, 24 hour service and be eager to develop your skills and expertise. There will be an expectation to work cross site between all inpatient areas of neonatal services. You will be supported by our friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated team.
THIS POST WILL REQUIRE CROSS SITE WORKING
Main duties of the job
The overriding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality holistic neonatal and family care.
Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to neonates and their families'
Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective care delivery
Support and promote Family Integrated Care (FiCare) principles
Contribute to maintaining a safe clinical environment and adhering to Trust policies and procedures
Develop clinical competencies in neonatal care, supported by structured training programmes
Provide effective communication and support to families during their neonatal journey
We promote Family Integrated Care and have a positive and forward-thinking attitude to the care of the family as a unit. We are part of the Baby Friendly Initiative promoting and supporting breast feeding for all our babies no matter how small.
Closing date of applications: 08th June 2026
Interview date: 19th June 2026
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts:
We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements Essential
NMC Registered Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree level specific to Nursing Associate practice
Desirable
Have experience of support students/practice supervisor qualification
Skills and Ability Essential
To be able to demonstrate the ability to work under indirect supervision To work within the boundaries of the role Nursing Associate To be able to demonstrate an understanding of role responsibilities
Desirable
Able to analyse and compare appropriate information before reaching a judgement Demonstrate the ability to understand and overcome barriers to communication
Experience & Knowledge Essential
Demonstrable experience as a Nursing Associate in an acute care setting Evidence of trust values and behaviours To be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the discharge process To be able to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to undertake the role To be able to demonstrate a good insight on how to evaluate own strengths and development needs seeking advice where appropriate
Desirable
Have an understanding of the role of a nurse associate within the neonatal setting Provides advice, support and day-to-day supervision for junior team members including demonstration of own skills to support learning
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 University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)