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Job Summary At WVT, we are a Level 1+ Special Care Baby Unit providing high quality, evidence-based care for premature and sick infants born at 30 weeks gestation and above.The unit has 12 cots in total: 1 Intensive Care cot for stabilization and transfer to Level 3, 2 High Dependency cots, 6 special care cots, and 3 transitional care beds for mother and baby. Our vision is to work in partnership with families to promote family integrated care, delivering high-quality care to babies and their families.We are working towards implementing UNICEF BFI neonatal standards, having achieved Bronze Accreditation and working towards Silver for the BLISS Baby Charter.If you are a Registered Nurse, Midwife, or a student nurse interested in neonatal care, this could be the opportunity you have been looking for. We are dedicated to staff development and will support postgraduate study, including neonatal care modules and a degree in Neonatal Critical Care.Previous applicants need not reapply.Main duties of the job As a Band 5 Staff Nurse, you will care for pre-term and term babies and their families across the neonatal service, including transitional care beds. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual care programs.You must be committed to delivering family-centered care in partnership with families. As a member of our small, friendly, professional team, you should be flexible, reliable, and motivated to succeed.About Us Wye Valley NHS Trust is part of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.Located on the border with Wales, we serve Herefordshire and parts of Powys, operating Hereford County Hospital and community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster, and Ross-on-Wye.We are a progressive, forward-looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through collaboration with partners. More than 3,500 staff work here, and we pride ourselves on being a great place to work, offering a good work-life balance and opportunities for career development.Our values—Care, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence—are central to our work. We aim to provide the right care, in the right place, at the right time, always.Job DetailsPosted: 04 April 2025Pay Scheme: Agenda for ChangeBand: 5Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per year (pro rata)Contract: PermanentWorking Pattern: Full-time, Part-timeLocation: Wye Valley NHS Trust, Hereford, HR1 2ERJob Responsibilities For full role requirements and responsibilities, please view the supporting documents linked to this vacancy.Person Specification QualificationsEssential: Nursing or Midwifery Degree (RN, RCN, or RM)Desirable: Postgraduate qualification in Neonatal Intensive Care, Newborn Life Support CourseSkills, Knowledge & AbilitiesEssential: Leadership, time management, influencing skills, change management, effective communicationDesirable: Evidence of ongoing professional development, knowledge of government/national initiativesExperienceEssential: Experience working within Neonatal CareAdditional Requirements This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check and current UK professional registration.Employer Details Wye Valley NHS Trust, Hereford, HR1 2ERVisit our website#J-18808-Ljbffr