Trainee Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

University Hospitals Sussex; Brighton; On-site; GBP 47,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS hospital group in Brighton seeks a Trainee Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. The role involves delivering holistic care and completing an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice focused on Neonatal care. Candidates must currently work in neonatal services and have relevant qualifications. This position supports professional development and offers a commitment to personalized care for neonates and families, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Comprehensive wellbeing programme

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Current work in neonatal service with qualification in specialty (QIS) for Neonatal ITU, HDU and SCBU.
• Mentorship qualification required.
• Commitment to completing an MSc in Advanced Practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality medical management to all babies in all categories of care.
• Promote family-centered holistic care for neonates and their families.
• Complete training modules and academic commitments.

Skills

Advanced clinical practice

Neonatal care

Team leadership

Education

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (Neonatal)

UK NMC registration

Job description

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Trainee Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Band 7

Main area Neonatal Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent: Trainee/Qualified Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Trainee

Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (University attendance and clinical work)

Job ref 279-7719146-FEB26

Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type NHS

Site Royal Sussex County Hospital

Town Brighton

Salary £47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata

Salary period Yearly

Closing 17/02/2026 23:59

Interview date 06/03/2026

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form: https://apps.trac.jobs/accessibility?_ts=1

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job overview

We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated, innovative practitioner to join us and work across site at our ANNP Led Level 1 SCBU at the Princess Royal Hospital Haywards Heath and our Level 3 tertiary NICU which includes surgery at the Trevor Mann Baby Unit NICU in Brighton.

The trainee ANNP band 7 will be willing to undertake an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (Neonatal) at the University and your clinical experience will be managed at both clinical sites. Candidates will demonstrate a commitment to completing an MSc in Advanced Practice. Funding and non clinical time will be provided to undertake the MSc.

Minimal criteria prior to applying are that you are currently working in the neonatal service, you should hold a qualification in specialty (QIS) for Neonatal ITU, HDU and SCBU and have a relevant mentorship qualification.

Sponsorship note: We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will complete the programme on a Fulltime basis which will be discussed on appointment.

The ANNP promotes individualised family-centred holistic care for the neonate and their family, utilising their advanced skills set and knowledge base.

The post-holder will exercise professional autonomy in the delivery of safe, evidenced based care and deliver high quality medical management to all babies in all categories of care.

Trainee Applicants

Successful applicant will complete all academic modules within the academic year September 2026-Sept 2027 following on from this there will be a 3-6 month consolidation period. You will be supported with supervision from the ANNP + Medical team and Medical team.

Successful completion of this will result in an automatic progression to an 8A substantive post with the ANNP team.

Successful applicants are required to complete the full MSc Dissertation on appointment of your substantive 8A post.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main roles and responsibilities of the successful applicant will be to develop themselves during their training to the following which will aid in their progression to their 8A substantive post.

Clinical Practice:

• Assessing, planning and implementation of care for infants across all categories of care.
• Postnatal ward cover and managing both low risk and babies requiring transitional care and supporting the midwifery team with completing of New-born Physical Examination (NIPE)
• Attending high risk deliveries on both sites.
• Leading on resuscitation and stabilisation on delivery suite at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath.
• Delivery bleep holder across both sites.
• Utilisation of advanced skill set (Decision making, Intubation, vascular access, LP)
• Independent prescriber.
• Keeping up to date with all advanced clinical skill sets

Leadership

• Involvement or leading on projects (local/national) to promote safe practice and patient experience.
• Line management of trainee ANNPs during their training with the support of a Senior ANNP.
• Attending ATAIN, NNAP, ANNP training days and managing your non clinical time appropriately.

Education

• Supporting the practice development nurses with education session on team days
• NLS/ARNI instruction if applicable on our local courses
• Teaching at local university to support the Qualification In Speciality (QIS) training of our nursing colleagues
• Bed site teaching for both our medical and nursing colleagues.
• Leading simulation

Research

• Be Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certified to be involved with local research
• Be involved or lead on Quality Improvement initiatives
• Keep up to date with local clinical trial protocols

Regular one-to-ones with Clinical Supervisor and ANNP mentor will be required and will be the responsibility of the trainee to arrange these.

Person specification

• Qualification in Speciality (QIS)/ENB 405/Neonatal Pathway
• Adequate experience post Neonatal pathway completion
• NLS provider
• Currently working on a NICU/SCBU
• NLS/ARNI instructor

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

Important information for applicants:

A Note on AI Use in Applications

We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation. Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

Further Information

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This advert has been capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, it will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this post to prevent you from missing out on applying for this opportunity.

Name Jonathan O\'Keeffe Job title Senior Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07768133825

Additional information

Don\'t hesitate to contact me if you would like to discuss this post or arrange an informal visit.

Alternatively you can contact

Rachel Hutchinson - Clinical Practice Lead - [e-mail]

Proposed Interview date : Week Commencing 09/02/2026

You will be required to:

• Present a topic (to be decided)
• Lead a simulation
• Problem solving exercise
• Interview