Deputy Sister Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Peterborough | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking Band 6 Sisters for their Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Applicants should be experienced nurses with a live NMC registration and strong leadership skills. The role involves supporting the Ward Manager and leading a team to ensure high-quality care for newborns. Applications close on October 26, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience as a B5 QIS nurse.
• Proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to take charge of the ward in the absence of management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Ward Manager in promoting high standards of care.
• Lead junior colleagues and students in the ward.
• Ensure teamwork within the multidisciplinary setting.

Skills

Leadership skills

Expert communication skills

Caring manner

Education

Live NMC registration

B5 QIS nurse experience

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Neonatal Services at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for Band 6 Sisters for our busy Level 2 (LNU) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Peterborough City Hospital.

Our Neonatal Unit has 20 cots and cares for babies born at 27 weeks gestation or greater.

Responsibilities

The post holder will support the Ward Manager, working closely with all disciplines to ensure the promotion of a high standard of care for babies and families and to encourage teamwork within a multidisciplinary setting. The post holder will take charge of the ward in the absence of the ward manager and provide leadership to junior colleagues and students within their area of work.

Qualifications

We are seeking to appoint experienced and motivated nurses to join our team of highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals, who are passionate about delivering a high quality service to babies and their families. You must be an experienced B5 QIS nurse, interested in furthering your leadership skills and should demonstrate expert communication skills and a caring manner.

Please note that we can only consider applications from individuals with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN, as we are currently unable to support OSCE.

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust’s redeployment process.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Sunday 26 Oct 2025.