Job Summary
Leicester Neonatal Services are seeking a compassionate and skilled Nursery specialist to join our multidisciplinary neonatal team.This role plays a vital part in supporting the developmental,emotional and practical needs of babies receiving neonatal care and their families.
The Nursery specialist will work closely with the Neonatal nurses,doctors and allied health professionals to create a safe,nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment for neonates including those born prematurely or with complex medical needs.
Yow will be supporting family-centred care, provide parent education (Supportive training, offering reassurance and knowledge STORK), promote bonding and attachment and contribute to the delivery of high quality neonatal services across Leicester.
Main duties of the job
- Assist in the care of babies requiring special care, transitional care or neonatal intensive care in line with agreed care plans and competencies.
- Promote comfort, developmental care and sensory support including positioning, handling and minimizing stress.
- Support parents and carers to develop their confidence in caring for their baby including basic care, feeding support and bonding.
- Provide emotional reassurance and practical guidance to families during admission, transfer and discharge.
- Follow infection prevention policies.
- Carry out routine observations, provide feeding support and other delegated tasks as appropriate to role and training.
- Contribute to discharge preparation, supporting parent education and transition to home or community services.
- Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team, escalating concerns appropriately to registered staff.
- Ensure accurate documentation in line with Trust standards.
- Participate in training, competency development, supervision and appraisal, maintaining skills relevant to neonatal care.
- Support quality improvement initiatives and contribute to maintaining neonatal standards.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Good basic education
- GCSE in English and Maths above a grade C
- QCF level 3/NNEB/Btec in Child Health/Health care/National
- Diploma in Nursery Nursing or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 year experience post qualification, caring for new born babies
- Experience working in a neonatal unit / hospital setting
- Working in a team
Essential
Essential
- QCF level 3/NNEB/Btec in Child Health/Health care/National
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Good communication / interpersonal skills
- Able to work as a member of multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of children from a variety of cultures
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Confidentiality and data protection
- Demonstrates an understanding of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.
- Understanding of Health and Safety issues
Desirable
- Awareness of current literature and legislation relating to children and young people in the community and hospital
- Awareness of Safeguarding
- Willingness to share knowledge and skills with others
Skills
Essential
- Record Keeping Confidentiality and data protection
- Demonstrates an understanding of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of children from a variety of cultures community and hospital
- Awareness of Safeguarding
- Willingness to share knowledge and skills with others
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 27 March 2026
