Neonatal Junior Sister/Charge Nurseband 6

Epsom And St Helier University Hospitals Nhs Trust; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting an experienced Neonatal Nurse to lead nursing teams across neonatal services. The role emphasises safety, evidence-based practice and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

The post supports family-centred care initiatives including Baby Friendly and related accreditation pathways, with a focus on education and professional development for staff and improved outcomes for newborns and families.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a level 2/3 neonatal unit; knowledge of current issues in neonates, including family integrated care and BLISS/BFI.
• UK professional registration as a nurse (NMC).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and ability to mentor CPD trainees.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and professional development for neonatal nursing and support staff.
• Ensure safe, standardised, evidence-based care across all neonatal areas.
• Mentor and supervise junior staff; conduct education and performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Communication

Analytical skills

Pressure handling

Multicultural awareness

Education

NMC registered nurse

Tools

Datix

Job description

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

Please refer to the latest UKVI guidance and ensure you have the appropriate right to work before applying for this role.

References Please provide a minimum of 3 years’ employment and/or education history, including professional email addresses (not personal accounts such as Hotmail or Gmail). If you cannot provide these, please inform the interview panel to avoid delays in pre-employment checks.

Safeguarding and DBS ChecksWe 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.

Neonatal Junior Sister/Charge NurseBand 6 Carshalton