Band 4 - Nursery Nurse, Woodland Neonatal Unit - WACS

NHS; Watford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a dedicated Nursery Nurse to join their Neonatal Unit at Watford General Hospital. In this permanent role, you will provide high-quality family-centered care for sick infants. Candidates must have relevant qualifications such as a BTEC level 3 in Early Years and a passion for neonatal nursing. This position offers opportunities for professional development and flexible working options to enhance work-life balance.

Benefits

Opportunities for further education and training

Flexible working options

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Must have a BTEC level 3 Diploma in Early Years or equivalent.
• GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C or above are required.
• Commitment to professional development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Attend educational sessions and keep updated on techniques.
• Maintain annual mandatory requirements including safeguarding.
• Demonstrate parentcraft techniques to families.

Skills

Knowledge on safeguarding issues

Knowledge on infection controls

Experience of caring for sick infants

Teamwork in a multi-disciplinary environment

Education

BTEC level 3 Diploma in Early Years

GCSEs English and Maths grade C or above

Care Certificate

Breastfeeding course certificate

Basic life support training

Job description

Go back West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Band 4 - Nursery Nurse, Woodland Neonatal Unit - WACS

The closing date is 13 January 2026

An opportunity has arisen for a trained nursery nurse to join our team in the Neonatal Unit at Watford General Hospital. The Woodland Neonatal Unit is a Level 2 unit (LNU) within the East of England network caring for sick term babies and those born after 27 weeks gestation. In addition, we manage a 6 bedded Transitional Care Unit in postnatal ward, caring for mothers and small babies together.

The post holder will be working on a permanent contract for a year in transitional care and in special care nurseries in the neonatal unit. The successful applicant will be expected to be flexible in the area they work on workdays, nights and weekends.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be working with multidisciplinary team including the community outreach team to provide a wholistic care for all the babies and their families in the neonatal and transitional care unit.

If you are an enthusiastic, highly motivated nursery nurse who wants to deliver high quality family centred care and passionate in delivering excellent standards of nursing practice this opportunity is for you.

Opportunities to develop your neonatal skills as well as further education and training are actively supported.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.

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Job responsibilities

• To attend educational sessions and keep updated on new techniques and procedures.
• Maintain annual mandatory requirements (Including safeguarding).
• Participate in the annual Individual Performance Reviews (IPR) and work through action plan with team leader.
• Demonstrate parentcraft techniques to families.
• Provide a suitable learning environment for students.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• BTEC level 3 Diploma in Early Years OR CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education, Level 3 OR NVQ/SNVQ level 3 in Early Years and Education.
• GCSEs English and Maths grade C or above.
• Care Certificate.
• Holds breastfeeding course certificate.
• Basic life support training.
• Evidence of commitment to professional development.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge on safeguarding issue.
• Knowledge on infection controls.
• Knowledge on risk and keeping environment safe.
• IT knowledge appropriate to the role.
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered health or care professional.
• Knowledge on Badgernet EPR.

Experience:

• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Worked in a hospital setting.
• Experience of caring for sick infants.
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information.

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.

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust