Band 6 - Junior Sister/Charge Nurse, Woodland Neonatal Unit, WACS

NHS; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Band 6 Neonatal Nurse in a busy neonatal unit. This role involves delivering high-quality, family-centered care to vulnerable infants and their families. As part of a dedicated team, you will manage clinical risks, lead shifts, and support junior staff while promoting a learning environment. With a commitment to innovation and staff wellbeing, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in neonatal care. Join a forward-thinking organization that values compassion and professional development, and help shape the future of healthcare in your community.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Support for disabilities and long-term health conditions

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration and current NLS certification.
• Experience at Band 6 level with shift leading responsibilities.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and leadership certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs and develop care programs independently.
• Take charge of the Neonatal unit and act as shift coordinator.
• Provide clinical and emotional support to parents and carers.

Skills

Neonatal Nursing

Clinical Leadership

Risk Management

Mentoring and Coaching

Emergency Response

Education

Registered Nurse (RGN/Midwife/Child)

Degree in Children's or Neonatal Nursing

Current NLS Certification

Job description

Band 6 - Junior Sister/Charge Nurse, Woodland Neonatal Unit, WACS

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job summary

A Band 6 vacancy has arisen in the Woodland Neonatal Unit, Watford. The Woodland Neonatal Unit at Watford Hospital is a busy local neonatal unit (LNU) within the East of England Neonatal network. The unit admits babies requiring intensive care, high dependency, and special care. Additionally, we manage a 6-bedded Transitional Care Unit in the postnatal ward. We are committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based practice to meet the needs of parents and babies, incorporating family-centered care.

We are seeking a part-time Band 6 Neonatal Nurse on a fixed-term one-year contract who wishes to work with our well-established, friendly neonatal team to deliver the highest standards of neonatal care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder should have expertise in working with complex cases requiring intensive support and possess excellent clinical knowledge.

The successful applicant will work autonomously, managing clinical risks appropriately during practice, with guidance from other professionals when necessary.

The role requires experience, knowledge, and skills in working in a neonatal unit at a senior level. Previous Band 6 or management experience is desirable.

The successful candidate will lead and coordinate shifts, work well independently and within the team, and support junior staff and pre-registration student nurses.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and updates underway for theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working more closely with partners, and leveraging advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are priorities at our Trust, as is innovation to improve clinical care, outcomes, and patient experience.

Our vision is 'Excellent patient care, together,' and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional, and inclusive. These values reflect what we must do individually and collectively.

We offer flexible working options to promote a healthy work-life balance. More information is available at https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance, please contact [e-mail]

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We reserve the right to close this advert early due to high application volume. Please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within three weeks, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Assess care needs, develop, implement, and evaluate care programs independently.
• Regularly take charge of the Neonatal unit, act as shift coordinator, and undertake designated management roles.
• Actively promote practice development and foster a learning environment.
• Provide clinical, educational, and emotional support to parents and carers.
• Provide clear clinical leadership, deputising for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in her/his absence.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RGN/Midwife/Child) with NMC registration
• Current NLS certification
• Teaching and assessing qualification and/or mentorship module; Safeguarding Children training (Level 1-3)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Leadership and management certification
• Degree in Children's or Neonatal Nursing

Knowledge

• Deep neonatal nursing knowledge, integrating theory and practice
• Handling complaints and clinical incidents
• Risk management and health and safety awareness
• Safeguarding children
• Audit processes, reporting, and action planning
• Current research developments in neonatal care
• Active involvement in research and audit
• Knowledge of the Neonatal network

Experience

• Previous experience at Band 6 level, including shift leading/nurse in charge roles
• Responding to emergencies in neonatal and maternity settings
• Mentoring and coaching experience
• Policy formulation and monitoring
• Change management
• Collaborative work and influencing multidisciplinary teams
• Management and leadership experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check for any criminal convictions.