via indeed · 19 June 2026 ·2 days ago

Staff Nurse - Neonatal Unit

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Wigan Part-time
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We are looking for a Staff Nurse to join our Neonatal Unit at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking an exceptional individual who has energy, commitment and enthusiasm to apply for this exciting post within our Paediatric Neonatal Unit.

We are looking to recruit to a 36 hour post. Working pattern based over 7 days, internal rotation days and nights.

Current NMC registration required.

This vacancy is open to all internal and external candidates. NHS Employees should ideally secure their manager’s agreement for a secondment arrangement ideally prior to applying, as this will be a condition of any offer made. This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term basis as It has been established to provide cover for an employee on maternity leave and will end in 12 months or when the substantive postholder returns. Whilst this post is advertised on an acting / secondment basis there is the potential that this post may become permanent in the future.

Identifying what is required of self in delivering individualised patient care. This includes assisting with the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation, and evaluation of these programmes of care within the agreed standards of care.

Support the Lead nurse in his/her role within the clinical setting and take appropriate action when standards of quality, quantity and timeliness are not met. Support the Lead Nurse in delivering the core values and beliefs of the ward/department.

Undertake, perform, and assess enhanced skills within the clinical area, to improve the patient experience and journey.

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

Please note senior positions (Band 8a and above) may be expected to participate in an on\-call rota.

Developing competencies in self which safeguard practice and effectiveness in role.

Ensuring compliance with NMC Code of Conduct.

Demonstrating awareness of and participation in development to meet demands and adapt to the changing needs of the service.

Empowering self and colleagues to creatively meet professional and organisational objectives

Be actively involved in all aspects of the admission and discharge process.

Undertake, perform, and assess enhanced skills within the clinical area, to improve the patient experience and journey.

Acting as a catalyst in questioning expert professional knowledge within the team

influencing application of theory in practice.

Identifying, maintaining, and improving the quality of care through evidence\-based practice.

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