Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Neonatal Staff Nurse
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Neonatal Nurse - Truro
We are looking for skilled, dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic nurses who are keen for new challenge and would be interested in working as part of the Neonatal team at RCHT Truro.
About the Unit
Our Neonatal Unit has combination of 20 ITU, HDU and Special Care beds and is part of the Southwest Neonatal Network. We care for around 600 babies per year and look after babies born from 27 weeks gestation but will stabilise and provide intensive care for babies born earlier than this when required. We also have the ability to initiate cooling, deliver nitric oxide and Cerebral Function Monitoring for babies when needed in liaison with our tertiary centre prior to transfer if necessary. Our Community Neonatal Outreach service also provides support to babies discharged from the unit with on-going medical or nursing needs.
Opportunities for Development
If you are looking to develop your career further in this specialist department we can offer you:
- Professional development tailored to your individual needs
- Exciting career progression opportunities available for individuals who have the appropriate skills and experience to develop their role including the MSc Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (ANNP) course.
- Leadership opportunities
- Specialist neonatal group involvement (Infant feeding/developmental care/neonatal transport/neonatal education/neonatal bereavement/neonatal governance/SIM champion/infant massage/TRiM)
Responsibilities
Clinical
- Supporting babies requiring intensive care, high dependency and special care.
- Participate in neonatal resuscitation and emergency situations.
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Family Integrated Care
- Promote (FiCare) as a core model within the unit.
- Support parents to become confident in providing care (feeding, hygiene, developmental care).
- Provide emotional support, particularly during unexpected admissions, transfers, and discharge planning.
- Facilitate early discharge planning and transitional care pathways where appropriate.
Communication
- Communicate clearly with families, adapting to distressing and complex situations.
- Participate in MDT discussions, ward rounds, and discharge planning.
- Maintain accurate electronic and written documentation in line with Trust standards.
Professional Practice
- Work within the NMC Code and RCHT policies.
- Progress towards Neonatal Foundation Programme within 6 months.
- Develop skills in neonatal assessment, HDU, ITU, and stabilisation through QIS course.
- Maintain CPD and participate in training relevant to neonatal care.
Quality, Safety and Governance
- Adhere to infection prevention policies, particularly in vulnerable neonatal populations.
- Participate in incident reporting, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
Teamwork
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team including neonatal consultants, ANNPs, midwives, and AHPs.
- Support students, new starters, and preceptees.
- Contribute to a positive team culture reflecting RCHT values.
About Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT)
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) Is At The Heart Of Acute And Specialist Care For Cornwall And The Isles Of Scilly. We Care For a Population Of Around 470,000 People, a Number That Rises Significantly During Peak Visitor Seasons. We Employ Around 6,700 Staff, United By a Shared Commitment To Deliver Safe, High-quality Care. We Provide Services Across Three Main Hospital Sites, With Around 780 Inpatient Beds:
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- Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
- St Michael’s Hospital in Hayle
- West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
As a teaching hospital, we are proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals while continually strengthening our own services.
We are committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. Alongside this, we have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future.
We are driven by one clear ambition - Outstanding Care for One and All - care that’s safe, kind and high-quality, for every patient and every staff member. We are RCHT.
Contact for Further Details / Informal Visits
- Name: Claire Tregonning
- Job title: Ward Manager
- Email address: claire.tregonning@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01872252036
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