Neonatal Charge Nurse: Lead Care & Unit Leadership

NHS; Walsall; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Walsall is seeking a motivated Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join their team in the Neonatal Unit. The role requires excellent assessment and communication skills, with a focus on improving neonatal care. Responsibilities include managing the unit in the absence of the Lead Nurse, providing clinical leadership, and supporting staff in maintaining high standards of care. Applicants should have a degree in nursing and current NMC registration. This full-time position offers a salary range of £38,682 to £46,580 per annum.

Qualifications

• Significant post QIS certification experience required.
• Ability to demonstrate effective clinical skills of a high quality.
• Ability to provide a clear focus for effective clinical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Look after special, high dependency, and intensive care babies.
• Maintain a visible presence in the ward and provide clinical leadership.
• Act as a role model for staff and support high standards of care.

Skills

Excellent assessment and communication skills

Clinical leadership skills

Ability to maintain high standards of clinical care

Education

Degree/Masters in Nursing studies/Neonatal studies or equivalent

Current NMC registration

Mentorship course or equivalent

Supervision course

Job description

A healthcare provider in Walsall is seeking a motivated Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join their team in the Neonatal Unit. The role requires excellent assessment and communication skills, with a focus on improving neonatal care. Responsibilities include managing the unit in the absence of the Lead Nurse, providing clinical leadership, and supporting staff in maintaining high standards of care. Applicants should have a degree in nursing and current NMC registration. This full-time position offers a salary range of £38,682 to £46,580 per annum.