Registered Nurse - NICU
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 04/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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“Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Registered Nurse or Midwife to join the Neonatal Team at Sherwood Forest Hospitals. The 12-bed Neonatal Unit provides high-quality care to newborn infants, including special care and intensive care. The role involves delivering safe, compassionate, and individualised care to babies and their families within a multidisciplinary team. Applications are welcome from newly qualified and experienced nurses/midwives committed to developing their neonatal knowledge and skills.
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of neonatal issues
- Qualifications/Academic/Craft/Professional
- 1st level registered nurse or RN child/ RSCN or Registered midwife
Desirable criteria
- Teaching qualification (flips enb 998, D32/33)
- Further Training
- Safeguarding children
- Clinical supervision
- Undertake preceptor programme following induction, willing to undertake Neonatal qualification
- Previous experience of children's/ Neonatal services
- Experience of audit and research
- Newly qualified staff nurse post
- Contractual Requirements
- To work within a 24 hour rota, night duty and weekends
- Knowledge Requirements
- Knowledge of neonatal issues
- Qualifications/Academic/Craft/Professional
- 1st level registered nurse or RN child/ RSCN or Registered midwife
- Teaching qualification (flips enb 998, D32/33)
- Further Training
- Safeguarding children
- Clinical supervision
- Undertake preceptor programme following induction, willing to undertake Neonatal qualification
- Previous experience of children's/ Neonatal services
- Experience of audit and research
- Newly qualified staff nurse post
- Contractual Requirements
- To work within a 24 hour rota, night duty and weekends
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Registered Nurse - NICU
The closing date is 04 October 2026
Job summary
Sherwood Forest Hospitals is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse or Midwife to join our supportive and dynamic Neonatal Team.
We are a 12-bed Neonatal Unit providing high-quality, evidence-based care to a diverse range of newborn infants, from those requiring special care through to babies receiving intensive care. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will play an important role in delivering safe, compassionate and individualised care to babies and their families.
We welcome applications from newly qualified and experienced Registered Nurses (Adult or Children's) and Midwives who are committed to developing their neonatal knowledge and clinical skills.
The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly across a 24-hour service , demonstrating a professional, compassionate and adaptable approach to patient care. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about learning, committed to professional development and keen to contribute to a positive and supportive team environment.
Whether you are beginning your neonatal career or looking to further develop your existing experience, this is an excellent opportunity to become part of a dedicated and friendly nursing
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