Staff Nurse UK Sponsorship Available

Job Description

Are you a dedicated general nurse or children’s nurse eager to advance your career in a specialized and rewarding field?

We are inviting compassionate and enthusiastic nurses with hospital-based experience to become part of our committed Neonatal Team at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This role is based in the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at Yeovil District Hospital, where you’ll provide essential care to premature and unwell newborns in a supportive, integrated environment.

Our trust promotes a collaborative model that encourages professional growth. You may have opportunities to rotate across sites, helping you gain diverse experience and shape a fulfilling career in neonatal nursing.

We prioritize investing in our staff, offering continuous training, mentorship, and development within a knowledgeable and caring multidisciplinary team. Positions are available on both full-time and part-time bases, involving flexible rotas that cover days, nights, and weekends.

If you’re passionate about offering exceptional, family-centered care to vulnerable infants and guiding parents through challenging times, this position could be an ideal progression for you.

We encourage informal discussions or visits—please reach out to learn more or schedule a time to see the unit.

Key Responsibilities

In this Band 5 Neonatal Staff Nurse role, you’ll deliver specialist care while working closely with families and colleagues. Your daily contributions will include:

• Providing compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to sick and premature babies, including ongoing assessment, planning, implementation, and review of individualized care plans.
• Building trusting partnerships with parents and families—delivering education, emotional support, and practical guidance on caring for their baby.
• Collaborating effectively with the wider team, including doctors, midwives, therapists, and regional neonatal networks, while maintaining clear and sensitive communication.
• Safely operating and maintaining specialized neonatal equipment, promptly reporting issues and ensuring alternatives are in place.
• Mentoring and supervising junior colleagues, nursing associates, and students through hands-on teaching and clinical support.
• Ensuring precise, up-to-date documentation in accordance with Trust policies and Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards.
• Upholding strict infection prevention, health and safety protocols, and contributing to safeguarding processes for infants and families.
• Participating in emergency situations, such as neonatal resuscitation and delivery attendance (following appropriate training like Qualified in Specialty (QIS) andNewborn and Infant Life Support (NALS)).
• Assisting families in preparing for discharge, including teaching essential skills and coordinating follow-up care.
• Engaging in service evaluation, audits, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance neonatal care.

About Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and the Role

Joining Somerset NHS Foundation Trust means benefiting from a comprehensive package designed to support your well-being and career:

• Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle
• Membership in the NHS pension scheme for future security
• Competitive annual leave entitlement
• Strong emphasis on learning and development opportunities
• Access to the Blue Light Card for exclusive discounts and NHS perks

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds to join our inclusive workforce.

Living and working in Somerset offers an exceptional quality of life. Enjoy stunning countryside, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and beautiful coastlines, while being within easy reach of vibrant cities such as Bristol, Bath, and Exeter—and just a couple of hours from London. The area boasts excellent schools and more affordable housing than many other UK regions, making it ideal for building both a career and a home.

For more details about our Trust and services, visit the official Somerset NHS Foundation Trust website: https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

What We’re Looking For

Essential Qualifications

• Registered Nurse on Part 1, 7, or 10 of the NMC register.

Desirable Experience

• Prior work with infants, newborns, or families in a clinical setting.

Key Knowledge and Skills

• Up-to-date understanding of evidence-based neonatal nursing practices.
• Familiarity with NHS policies on clinical governance, infection control, risk management, safeguarding children, data protection, and more.

This position requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We welcome applications from overseas candidates who need Skilled Worker sponsorship. For guidance on UK visa requirements, including the Health and Care Worker visa route suitable for NHS roles, please refer to the official GOV.UK page: https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa.
Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. More information is available on the NHS Health Careers website.

Contract Details

• Pay Band: Band 5
• Salary: £31,049 – £37,796 per year
• Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months)
• Working Pattern: Full-time (flexible options considered)
  Reference: 184-OL-GR-4357
• Location: Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT

For application support or an informal conversation, contact:
Susan Fulker
Email: susan.fulker@somersetft.nhs.uk
Phone: 01823 342517

Take the next step in your neonatal nursing journey—apply today and make a real difference to families when they need it most!