Neonatal Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Pembury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Band 6 neonatal nurse to join their dynamic team. This position involves delivering high-quality care to newborns and their families, managing the Neonatal Unit, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess at least 6 months of experience post-qualification and a commitment to professional development. The role offers a salary range of £38,682 to £46,580 per annum and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

At least 27 days of annual leave plus public holidays

Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme

Blue Light card eligibility

Qualifications

• Must have minimum of 6 months post-qualification experience.
• Evidence of relevant post-registration professional development.
• Ability to support and manage a case-load of patients.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery of high-quality care to babies and families.
• Take charge of the Neonatal Unit during shifts.
• Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Organizational skills

Inter-personal skills

Counseling skills

Ability to deliver high standard of care

Team motivation

Education

RN/RSCN

1st level degree (or in progress)

Job description

Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway ICB.

We are a Level 2 unit with 18 cots; 3 Intensive Care, 8 High Dependency and 7 Special care cots, and are part of the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Neonatal Network. We are proud to be Platinum Bliss accredited and BFI stage 2.

We are looking for a dynamic Band 6 neonatal nurse qualified in speciality. A minimum of 6 months experience post qualification is required.

Main duties of the job

Are you enthusiastic, highly motivated and looking to join a friendly team? As an experienced nurse, you will be responsible for the delivery of high quality, evidence-based care to babies and their families.

Your role will involve working clinically, taking charge of the Neonatal Unit for your shift and liaising with the multi-disciplinary team. We will provide you with opportunities to develop your clinical and managerial skills, as well as supporting you in continuing professional development.

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?

We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

Job responsibilities

Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• RN/RSCN
• QIS
• Evidence of relevant post-registration professional development.
• Practice assessor
• Obtained or working towards 1st level degree.

Experience/Knowledge

• Knowledge current evidence-based practice
• Knowledge changes in NHS services
• Knowledge & Understanding clinical governance
• Understanding of multi-cultural population
• Knowledge of current issues relating to nursing/neonatal nursing
• Understanding of equal opportunities
• Understanding of patient confidentiality
• 2 years Experience working on a Neonatal Unit
• Budget management

Skills

• Ability to organise and deliver a high standard of research based, neonatal clinical nursing care
• Ability to support and manage a case-load of patients including assessment, planning, monitoring and evaluation
• Provide health promotion and education to patients and carers
• Excellent inter-personal and counselling skills
• Ability to liaise effectively with members of the Primary Health Care team and other agencies
• Ability to act as a role model and leader to others and to motivate a team
• Experience of the IPR/appraisal process

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum pro rata