Job Description

We are very excited to be looking for a motivated Registered Nurse Associate to join our friendly Neonatal team in Walsall. Whether you are looking for a friendly, supportive environment to start you neonatal career or an experienced nurse associate looking to develop, this is the job for you!
We want an enthusiastic practitioner who is eager to develop their assessment and communication skills, and increase their knowledge and clinical skills in neonatal care. In return you will be supported by our skilled senior nursing and medical team. Further training will be provide via BCU/Keele university inFoundations in Neonatal care.
You will be passionate about improving neonatal care and improving the experience of babies and their families in the neonatal unit.
PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.
THIS DEPARTMENT IS NOT IN THE POSITION TO SPONSOR, PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE THE APPROPRIATE RIGHTS TO WORK IN THE UK.
Main duties of the job
This post requires flexibility as the unit operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The service provides Transitional Care, Special care, High Dependency and Intensive care to Neonates.
The role of the Nursing Associate is to work predominantly with the team of Registered Nurses, Medics and AHPs, contributing to the ongoing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of babies and their families in line with the service and as agreed. They will monitor the condition and health needs of children within their care on a continual basis in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team.
The nurse associate will ensure effective communication is always maintained whilst providing support for junior staff. The Nursing Associate has a breadth of knowledge and will provide holistic, family centered and person-centered care to the infant and their families. They will help to bridge the gap between Health Care Assistants and Registered Nurses by working independently under the leadership of Registered Nurses, working within the sphere of nursing and care and within all aspects of the nursing process.
Nursing Associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment; and will act in accordance with the NMC Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The 170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Details
Date posted
27 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
26,530 to 29,114 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
407-WCCSS-7200381
Job locations
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Moat Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
Job description
Job responsibilities
Able to demonstrate effective clinical skills of a high quality, looking after special care and high dependency babies.
Able to progress clinical skills and knowledge that will be acquired through post registration academic study.
Work with families to empower them to become partners in care for their baby.
Competent in administrating medications.
Maintaining high standards of Infection control and prevention.
Supervision of student nurses and midwives
Maintaining BFI standards
Cross cover for transitional care and paediatrics. Job description
Job responsibilities
Able to demonstrate effective clinical skills of a high quality, looking after special care and high dependency babies.
Able to progress clinical skills and knowledge that will be acquired through post registration academic study.
Work with families to empower them to become partners in care for their baby.
Competent in administrating medications.
Maintaining high standards of Infection control and prevention.
Supervision of student nurses and midwives
Maintaining BFI standards
Cross cover for transitional care and paediatrics.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential

• Computer literacy

• UK NMC pin
• Foundation degree (FdSc) in Nursing Associate Practice or equivalent

• Experience working in a clinical setting.
• Experience of delivering patient care

• Experience of supervision others.

• Effective time management.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively and proactively with a team.
• Ability to problem solve and utilise own initiative.

• Computer literacy

• UK NMC pin
• Foundation degree (FdSc) in Nursing Associate Practice or equivalent

• Experience working in a clinical setting.
• Experience of delivering patient care

• Experience of supervision others.

• Effective time management.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively and proactively with a team.
• Ability to problem solve and utilise own initiative.