Nursery Nurse - Nicu

Are you looking for a new challenge in a rewarding environment?

Applications are invited for Band 4 Nursery Nurses to work within our Neonatal Unit and Transitional Care.

Neonatal Transitional Care (NTC) supports resident mothers as primary care providers for their babies with care requirements in excess of normal newborn care, but who do not require to be in a neonatal unit (NNU).

We are looking for highly motivated, compassionate and enthusiastic nursery nurses to join our neonatal nursing team. We have a position available, for individuals with a positive attitude and good communication skills.

Our Neonatal Unit is situated within Broomfield Hospital and is part of the East of England Operational Delivery Network. The Neonatal Ward is a Level 2 Local Unit and offers comprehensive neonatal services, which include designated Intensive Care cots, High Dependency cots, Special Care cots and a Transitional Care Service.

We are Gold level Bliss Accredited, and always strive to provide high quality, safe and effective care and are looking for someone with the vision, skill and enthusiasm to help take the unit forward.

We have Stage 2 BFI and continue to work towards Stage 3.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 4 nursery nurse, you will work within the team to provide, and support the provision of a high standard of neonatal care for the infant and their family. The job will entail working in the neonatal unit, and within post natal ward providing transitional care.

Our staff confidently offer advice and support to parent/carers of babies for a range of issues from infant feeding to information about safety in the home.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 a year

Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time

Reference number

390-NM-WAC-BR-6907

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires.

Job responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NNEB or equivalent
• GSCE grade C or above (or equivalent) Maths & English

Desirable

• Neonatal Specific Study

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working as Nursery Nurse
• Knowledge of family integrated care

Desirable

• Experience working within a hospital / healthcare setting
• Neonatal Experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NNEB or equivalent
• GSCE grade C or above (or equivalent) Maths & English

Desirable

• Neonatal Specific Study

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working as Nursery Nurse
• Knowledge of family integrated care

Desirable

• Experience working within a hospital / healthcare setting
• Neonatal Experience

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires.

Qualifications

Essential

• NNEB or equivalent
• GSCE grade C or above (or equivalent) Maths & English

Desirable

• Neonatal Specific Study

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working as Nursery Nurse
• Knowledge of family integrated care

Desirable

• Experience working within a hospital / healthcare setting
• Neonatal Experience