Neonatal Junior Sister/Charge Nurse | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Pembury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified Band 6 neonatal nurse to manage the Neonatal Unit. This role includes providing high-quality, evidence-based care to babies and their families, working within a supportive multi-disciplinary team. Ideal candidates are highly motivated with at least 6 months of post-qualification experience. The Trust offers a flexible working environment and strong support for professional development.

Benefits

At least 27 days of annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme membership

Life assurance benefits

Blue Light card eligibility

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience post qualification.
• Enthusiastic and highly motivated.
• Ability to liaise with a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Work clinically and take charge of the Neonatal Unit during shift.
• Deliver evidence-based care to babies and their families.
• Support the team in professional development.

Skills

High quality care delivery

Evidence-based care

Team collaboration

Clinical skills development

Education

Qualified Band 6 neonatal nurse

Job description

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

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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.

We’ve 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. 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 has been agreed. Please note 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.

Benefits

• 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.