Neonatal Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals is seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse (Band 6) to join St Helier Neonatal Services. The role is full-time, permanent, and based at St Helier Hospital in Carshalton, with a 37.5 hour week including day, night, and weekend shifts.

The post requires leadership, advanced neonatal care, and a commitment to family-centered care and BLISS accreditation objectives. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care and support families

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a level 2/3 neonatal unit.
• Understanding of BFI/BLISS/FIC/TC and family-integrated care.
• Facilitating and teaching pre-reg and CPD students.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership for nursing and support staff in neonatal services.
• Ensure safe, evidence-based care across units.
• Mentor and support junior staff with education and performance reviews.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Develop and implement clinical protocols and policies.
• Provide emotional support and education to families.
• Maintain accurate documentation and governance.
• Respond to emergencies with neonatal resuscitation expertise.

Skills

ITU care

Leadership

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Communication

Clinical auditing

Datix risk

Job description

Main area Neonatal Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent: Pro rata per annum inc HCAS (outer London) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (11.5 hour shifts, Days, nights and weekends.) Job ref 343-8307962-RB-AT

Site St Helier Hospital Town Carshalton Salary £45,953 - £54,254 Pro rata per annum inc HCAS (outer London) Salary period Yearly Closing 22/10/2026 23:59

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.

Job overview

Due to internal promotion we seek to recruit an experienced Neonatal Nurse.

St Helier’s Neonatal Services comprise of 2 Intensive Care Unit cots, 4 High Dependency Unit cots, 8 Special Care cots, and 8 Transitional Care cots. In addition, Epsom Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) provides 6 Special Care cots. We are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for parents and families, enabling them to develop the confidence and skills to care for their babies.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to the principles of Family Integrated Care and actively support the unit’s progression towards Baby Friendly Initiative and BLISS accreditation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide effective leadership and professional development for nursing and support staff within neonatal services.
• Ensure the delivery of safe, standardised, and evidence-based care consistently across all areas.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, compassion, and excellence in neonatal care.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert clinical care, all babies receive safe, evidence based standardised care.

Oversee the full cycle of neonatal care, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Mentor and support junior nursing staff through structured education, training, and performance reviews, fostering a culture of professional development and continuous improvement.

Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including medical staff, allied health professionals, and families, to coordinate holistic and patient-centered care.

Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical protocols and policies, ensuring alignment with local and national standards and best practices.

Provide compassionate emotional support and clear education to families, helping them understand their infant’s condition, treatment plan, and ongoing care needs.

Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory and governance requirements.

Respond promptly and effectively to emergency situations, demonstrating advanced expertise in neonatal resuscitation and critical care management.

Working for our organisation

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role at Epsom and St Helier.

Person specification

Qualifications

Knowledge

• Recent experience in a level 2/3 neonatal unit Good understanding of current issues in neonates; Transitional care, family integrated care and BFI. Facilitating and teaching pre-reg and CPD students Evidence of professional development
• Understanding of issues relating to BFI/BLISS/FIC/TC

Skills

• Competent in caring for ITU/HDU/SCBU/TC babies Computer literate Leadership Skills Teamwork Safeguarding and child protection Good verbal and written skills Analytical skills Ability to work under pressure Able to work within a multi-racial & cultural environment
• Datix and risk management experience Clinical auditing experience.

Closing date

To help us manage recruitment efficiently, some vacancies may close early once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Shortlisting

If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted by email or SMS from the South West London Recruitment Hub. Please check your registered TRAC email regularly.

Application feedback

If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date , please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Safeguarding and DBS Checks

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may have an application cap, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Ensure your supporting statement clearly shows how you meet the job specifications.