About this role
Job summary
Providing high standard of care to neonates and their families under clinical supervision of NCOS
Support parents and staff with preparation of discharge of the neonate in special care and the transitional care based on the postnatal ward.
Teach and assess parents craft skills
Maintained high standards of care both in hospital and community settings
Support "Baby Friendly Initiative"
To provide support and on-going assessment of the neonate post discharge as delegated by NCOS.
This role and interview will be part of the NICU recruitment event on 9th July 2026 , 9am - 5pm.
Main duties of the job
Assist parents/carers to develop their skills and build confidence prior to and following discharge.
Monitor vital signs.
Caring for babies receiving Oxygen and participate in Oxygen studies.
Participate in the care of babies requiring phototherapy.
Be able to identify child protection concerns and take appropriate action.
Maintain legible, accurate and contemporaneous records in accordance with the Trust Policy
Be responsible for own professional development.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Providing high standard of care to neonates and their families under clinical supervision of NCOS
Support parents and staff with preparation of discharge of the neonate in special care and the transitional care based on the postnatal ward.
Teach and assess parents craft skills
Maintained high standards of care both in hospital and community settings
Support "Baby Friendly Initiative"
To provide support and on-going assessment of the neonate post discharge as delegated by NCOS.
Person Specification
Attitude Behaviour and Values Essential
Always put patients first Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives Supports and promotes equality and diversity
Qualifications and Further training Essential
NNEB Diploma NVQ level 3 in Early Year, Care and Education Foundation degree in Health and Social Care
Desirable
1 Year's experience working with newborn infants Safeguarding Children Training
Experience Essential
Relevant work experience with babies and families Experience of working within a team
Desirable
1 year experience caring for babies Working in an acute hospital setting
Knowledge Essential
NHS Constitution Awareness of relevant health promotion topic areas Parental craft skills Infant feeding methods
Desirable
Baby Friendly Initiative
Skills Essential
teaching and assessing Skills Organising and planning skills Ability to manage effectively discharge planning
Desirable
Experience of group teaching sessions Baby Friendly Initiative training Experience of working independently
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.
Employer details Employer name Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Peter's Hospital
Guildford Road
Chertsey, Surrey
KT16 0PZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)