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.
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.
If you are looking to develop you 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)
Clinical:
Supporting babies requiring intensive care, high dependency and special care.
Participate in neonatal resuscitation and emergency situations.
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.
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:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
St Michael’s Hospital in Hayle
West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
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.
Education and lifelong learning are central to who we are. The Knowledge Spa, located on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non‑clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams who support the care of more than half a million people every year.
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.
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We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
