University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Neonatal Surgical Nurse Specialist
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Neonatal Surgical Nurse Specialist
Job Description: Band 6 Neonatal Surgical Nurse (12-Month Secondment) – Internal Competition
Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join the Neonatal Surgical Team as a Band 6 Neonatal Surgical Nurse.
This only applies to internal applicants.
Role Summary
An 12-month secondment opportunity is available for a motivated and experienced neo-natal nurse to develop their specialist expertise, leadership skills, and advanced clinical knowledge within a busy tertiary neonatal unit.
Successful candidates will provide expert nursing care and support to surgical neonates and their families, working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding, family-centred care. Key responsibilities include:
- Managing complex patient care for neonates with surgical conditions.
- Leading staff education, service development, and continuous improvement in care standards.
- Demonstrating advanced neonatal assessment, planning, and decision-making skills.
- Ensuring smooth transitions between neonatal and paediatric surgical services.
- Providing emotional and informative support to families during highly stressful periods.
Ideal for dedicated neonatal nurses seeking to expand their specialist practice and make a meaningful impact on the lives of babies and their families.
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About the Organisation
University Hospital Southampton (UHS) is one of England’s largest acute teaching trusts, offering:
- A range of learning and development opportunities to support career growth.
- An ideal lifestyle setting on the south coast, with easy access to London via air or rail.
We value innovation, flexibility, and personalisation in recruitment. Demonstrating individual strengths and achievements is essential—generic, AI-generated applications may not progress.
Our Commitment to You
✅ Flexible working to support work-life balance and well-being. ✅ An inclusive, anti-racist, and anti-discriminatory environment where diversity thrives. ✅ A community that welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
Core Responsibilities
As a Band 6 Neonatal Surgical Nurse Specialist, your main duties include:
- Expert assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for neonates with surgical conditions.
- Working autonomously on surgical ward rounds and clinic sessions.
- Prioritising complex caseloads using advanced clinical and analytical skills.
- Ensuring seamless transitions from neonatal to paediatric surgical services.
- Offering emotional and prominent support to parents during high-stress periods.
- Guiding families through surgical procedures, recovery, and home-care requirements.
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Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Qualifications & Experience
- Registered nurse on the relevant NMC register.
- Degree-level qualification (120 Level 6 [L6] credits) or equivalent specialist training, experience, or portfolio-based evidence.
- Significant post-registration experience within a relevant speciality (including specialist training and competencies).
- Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies.
- Approval via Higher Education Institute (HEI) course in supporting learners in practice, or equivalent demonstrable experience:
- Providing practice supervision for a range of learners.
- Supporting colleagues in effective clinical education.
- Extensive post-registration experience in a specialist neonatal area.
- Knowledge of current acute healthcare issues.
- Strong personal accountability.
Key Behaviours
- Patients First – Prioritising patient needs.
- Always Improving – Committed to quality enhancement.
- Working Together – Collaborative team approach.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience in change management and clinical practice development.
- Strong multidisciplinary teamworking skills.
- Experience supporting staff education and service improvements.
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