Neonatal Sister

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a motivated Neonatal Sister (Band 6) to coordinate the neonatal unit. You must be an RN/RM/RCN with QIS/ENB 405 and neonatal unit experience, and ready to work in a rotating rota including nights and weekends.

You will lead a dedicated neonatal team, provide clinical expertise, and drive high standards of patient- and family-centred care. Strong communication and prioritisation are essential in this demanding role.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse/midwife/RCN with neonatal unit experience.
• Demonstrates leadership and strong communication skills.
• Committed to evidence-based neonatal care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver direct patient care in the neonatal unit.
• Oversee nursing practice during duty periods.
• Ensure efficient utilisation of resources for high-quality care.
• Collaborate with ward manager and multidisciplinary team.
• Promote evidence-based practice and flexible service delivery.

Education

NMC registration (RN/RM/RCN)

QIS/ENB 405

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking to recruit a keen, enthusiastic and motivated Neonatal Sister to work within our friendly Neonatal Team of hardworking nurses, who are passionate about providing excellent care for our babies and their parents/carers. This is a permanent post as a Band 6 Sister to coordinate the Neonatal unit. You will need to be RN/RM/RCN and hold QIS/ENB 405 with previous experience of working in a Neonatal Unit plus the commitment and enthusiasm for working in this field. You will be joining a team who work shifts including internal rotation to night duty, weekends and bank holidays. You will need to provide clinical expertise in all aspects of neonatal care, you will also need to be able to demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills. You must have compassion and be able to demonstrate flexible thinking as well as the ability to prioritise a demanding workload. You will need to be able to work with the multidisciplinary team with motivation to strive for excellence in practice.

Main duties of the job

• To function as an competent clinical practitioner within their designated clinical area. To deliver direct patient care whilst, co-ordinating and overseeing nursing practice.
• To be responsible for ensuring the delivery of clinical activities during their span of duty.
• To ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of resources to deliver optimum quality care to their client group.
• To work closely with the ward manager and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• To help drive forward evidence based practice in line with national guidance to enhance the care we deliver to these vulnerable infants and their families. To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Working for your organisation

We are a Level 2 Local Neonatal Unit part of the West Midlands Operational Delivery Network which has 22 cots comprising of 3 intensive care cots, 3 high dependency and 16 special care cots. We provide excellent care for preterm babies from 27 weeks gestation and sick term new born babies. We also provide stabilisation to babies born at a lower gestation and sick babies before transfer out to an NICU.

Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team — clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times. We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care. Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding. By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.