Band 6 Neonatal Nurses

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the region is seeking motivated Band 6 Neonatal Nurses to join their team. The role includes providing safe management of the neonatal unit and promoting evidence-based practices. This position welcomes applications from senior Band 5 nurses ready to progress, with full training and support provided. Strong advocacy and leadership skills are essential, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in neonatal care is highlighted. Competitive benefits and flexible working options may be available.

Benefits

Optional pension

Life assurance

Dedicated Childcare Co-ordination Team

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Neonatal Nurses.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective management of the neonatal unit.
• Promote improvement of patient care through research.
• Act as clinical expert and advocate for infants and families.

Skills

Neonatal care experience

Leadership skills

Evidence-based practice

Advocacy skills

Job description

Overview

We're looking for motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Neonatal Nurses to join our team. While leadership experience is an advantage, it's not essential—we also welcome applications from senior Band 5 nurses ready to progress. With full training and support provided, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise, grow into a leadership role, and make a real difference in neonatal care.

Responsibilities

• To work with the NNU team in the provision of safe, effective and efficient management of the department within allocated resources.
• To promote a progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence-based practice.
• To regularly undertake delegated responsibility for the department in the absence of NNU Sisters and Unit Manager.
• To be a clinical expert within the speciality, with the ability to offer all aspects of nursing care at intensive, high dependency and special care levels.
• To ensure the provision of excellent, evidence-based care for infants and their families.
• Ensure that each infant is assessed, their care is planned, implemented and evaluated in negotiation with the family, and that this is accurately documented.
• Promote Family Centred Care and ensure the provision of a welcoming, caring and safe environment for the infants and their families.
• To act as an advocate for the infant and family, ensuring the provision of appropriate information and support services.

Notes

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Employment checks and requirements

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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Additional information

• We reserve the right to close this advert early.
• We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
• We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
• Thank you for your application; if you have not received a reply within 21 days of the closing date you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your application and related documents will be retained confidentially for a period of 12 months.
• It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. To work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or RoI nationals require a visa—we may be able to provide sponsorship, but this is not guaranteed.

Benefits and environment

• Benefits include optional pension and life assurance and a dedicated Childcare Co-ordination Team.
• We are committed to developing, engaging and supporting staff to work in different ways within a changing NHS environment.
• The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a non-smoking organisation.

About the organization

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people and employ approximately 6,700 staff with a budget of approximately £580 million. We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site supports medical, nursing and ongoing education for health professions. We are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally and to advancing research and innovation. We are a research-active organisation and host the South West Clinical School in Cornwall for clinical academic career opportunities.