Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Band 6 Neonatal Unit

Royal United Hospital; Bath; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a motivated Junior Sister/Charge Nurse for their Neonatal Unit. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, family-focused environment dedicated to improving neonatal care. You will lead a team in delivering high-quality clinical care while developing your leadership skills. The unit is fully accredited and prides itself on a supportive culture, making it an ideal place for passionate practitioners eager to make a difference in the lives of babies and their families. Join a team that values compassion and inclusivity while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Bath.

Benefits

Relocation Packages

Wellbeing Support Program

Flexible Working Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Access to a Pool

Qualifications

• 3 years relevant clinical experience in a neonatal setting.
• NMC registration as a Children's Nurse, Adult Nurse, or Midwife.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Neonatal Unit in the absence of the Lead Nurse.
• Provide effective clinical leadership to the nursing team.
• Ensure high standards of care for special and high dependency babies.

Skills

Management Skills

Communication Skills

Clinical Skills

Leadership Skills

Neonatal Care

Education

NMC Registered Children's Nurse

Adult Nurse or Midwife

Job description

This post is only open to internal applicants.

Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Band 6 Neonatal Unit

Band 6

Main area Neonatal Grade Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 9 months (maternity cover) Hours Part time - 24 hours per week Job ref 427-7156545

Site NICU Princess Ann Wing, Royal United Hospital Town Bath Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata. Dependant on experience Salary period Yearly Closing 25/05/2025 23:59

Job overview

Would you like to work within a dynamic ward accredited team who put Family integrated and developmental care, and safety at the centre of all we do?

Well look no further!

We are very excited to be looking for a motivated Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join our friendly team in Bath. We want an enthusiastic practitioner with excellent assessment and communication skills, eager to develop their clinical neonatal and leadership skills. Passionate about improving neonatal care and improving the experience of babies and their families. You will support staff to enable them to maintain high standards of clinical care and act as a role model.

We have a purpose built unit designed for our family’s and team needs. Family integrated care is our core focus. We are a UNICEF Neonatal Baby Friendly fully accredited unit which we're immensely proud of. We pride ourselves in our open and encouraging culture, for a team approach to quality improvement.

We have an embedded Transitional Care pathway, and an established Outreach service. We are actively involved in the South West Neonatal Network. We have a team of AHPs including a Psychologist who all offer fantastic added support.

Substantive and fixed term developmental roles considered with potential Relocation Packages available on appointment.

Main duties of the job

You will also have excellent management and communication skills and take charge of the unit. Able to demonstrate effective clinical skills of a high quality, looking after special, high dependency and Intensive care babies. Able to demonstrate professional expertise and knowledge acquired through post registration academic study and clinical, leadership and management development. Managerial responsibility and accountability in the absence of the Lead Nurse, for the Neonatal Unit for the twenty four hour care delivery and management of the ward/area of work, including the supervision of staff and students. Expected to maintain a visible presence in the ward/area of work and provide a clear focus for effective clinical leadership to the nursing team . In return you will be supported by our skilled senior nursing and medical team

Surrounded by vast green spaces the RUH is only a bus journey away from the main hustle and bustle of the City. Bath is exploding with cultural attractions and historical sights, a scene overflowing with places to eat and drink, with some of the finest independent shops in Britain.

There’s plenty going on beyond the city, with stunning countryside to explore including the Cotswolds at less than an hour away, shopping Malls to visit in the City of Bristol and a trip over the Severn Bridge will take you straight into Wales.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person specification

Experience

• NMC Registered Childrens Nurse, Adult Nurse or Midwife with 3 years relevant clinical experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.