Band 5 Registered Nurse – Neonatal Unit
The Band 5 Registered Nurse (RN) in the Neonatal Unit plays an essential role in delivering high-quality specialist care to newborns requiring enhanced medical support. As a key contributor to clinical excellence at Oxford, the Band 5 RN ensures safe, effective, and compassionate care while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
This position requires strong clinical reasoning, the ability to work autonomously, and a commitment to evidence-based practice. Typical duties include neonatal assessment, contributing to diagnosis, developing and implementing care plans, monitoring outcomes, maintaining detailed clinical records, and supporting governance, audit, and service-improvement activity.
The role involves active participation in team meetings, training sessions, and quality initiatives designed to enhance patient and family experience within the unit. Professionalism, empathy, resilience, and adaptability are essential, particularly when communicating with parents, families, and colleagues during sensitive and emotionally demanding situations.
In addition to core clinical responsibilities, the Band 5 RN is expected to support junior staff, contribute to teaching, and engage in continuous learning to maintain and develop professional competence. The ability to manage complex caseloads, prioritise effectively, and remain calm under pressure is fundamental, especially in a high-acuity neonatal environment.
The role requires adherence to all clinical governance frameworks, safeguarding procedures, and regulatory requirements while promoting a culture of safety, dignity, and respect. Leadership qualities such as problem-solving, initiative, and strategic thinking further strengthen the nurse’s contribution to overall service effectiveness.
Strong interpersonal skills and a family-centred approach underpin the position, ensuring that care delivery aligns with organisational values and supports Oxford’s broader healthcare mission. The role demands ongoing professional development, adaptability, strong teamwork, and a sustained commitment to delivering consistently high-quality neonatal care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver safe, effective, high‑quality clinical services.
- Conduct assessments and develop patient‑centred treatment plans.
- Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to clinical guidelines.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Support service development and quality improvement initiatives.
- Participate in training, teaching, and supervision where appropriate.
- Uphold safeguarding, governance, and regulatory standards.
Key Requirements:
- Relevant professional qualification and registration.
- Experience in the specialty of practice.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage workloads.
- Commitment to evidence‑based and patient‑centred care.
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
- Professionalism, reliability, and problem‑solving skills.
