Neonatal Sister/Charge Nurse

Northern Care Alliance Nhs Foundation Trust; Oldham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Protected health & wellbeing hours

Job summary

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) is seeking a Band 6 Neonatal Nurse for the Royal Oldham Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Oldham. The role focuses on clinical leadership, supporting the team, and delivering high-quality Level 3 Neonatal care to babies and their families.

You will coordinate workloads, mentor junior staff, and ensure safest care while working within a dynamic, forward‑looking unit that values development, collaboration and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• NMC registration is essential.
• A degree or relevant experience is required.
• Evidence of continuing professional development is expected.
• Specialty qualification is desirable.

Skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Reflective practice

Education

Degree or experience

Tools

Clinical IT systems

Job description

Job summary

Join Our Dynamic Neonatal Team

Are you a passionate and forward-thinking Neonatal Nurse ready to make a real impact? An exceptional opportunity awaits at The Royal Oldham Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, where we are on the lookout for a highly motivated individual to join our dedicated team.

Our state-of-the-art unit features 37 cots, including 9 for Intensive Care, 9 for High Dependency Care, and 19 for Special Care, all providing Level 3 Neonatal Care for the Greater Manchester Neonatal Network. Here, you will be part of a dynamic environment where innovation meets compassion.

Why Choose Us?

• Cutting-Edge Facilities: Work with advanced technology and resources to provide the best care for our tiniest patients
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive team of professionals committed to excellence in neonatal care
• Impact Lives: Every day, you will have the opportunity to change lives positively and support families during some of their most challenging moments
• Career Growth: We promote continuous learning and professional development, empowering you to reach your full potential

If you're ready to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to our Neonatal Unit and help shape the future of neonatal care, we want to hear from you! Do not miss out on this extraordinary chance to be part of an extraordinary team.

Main duties of the job

Elevate Your Career as a Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse

Are you an experienced Neonatal Nurse eager to shape the future of healthcare? Join our dynamic team in our Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, where your expertise will make a real difference.

In this vital role, you'll provide clinical leadership and showcase your exceptional Neonatal skills while supporting our dedicated team. As a Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse, you'll coordinate workloads, mentor team members, and ensure our little patients receive the highest quality, safe, and effective care.

What Were Looking For:

• An effective communicator who can forge strong relationships across all levels
• A proactive team player committed to delivering outstanding care to babies and their families
• A passion for mentoring and guiding junior staff to foster a nurturing environment

What We Offer:

• Shape the Future: Take part in transforming service provision in the evolving healthcare landscape
• Professional Development: Benefit from an individualised development program, supported by our dedicated Neonatal Education Team, ensuring you grow and excel in your career
• Work Life Balance: Enjoy excellent working conditions that prioritise your well-being and promote a fulfilling work life harmony

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Details

• Date posted: 29 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 236-FAC-NM192-26

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: http://www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

The NCA is committed to providing inclusive, accessible care and building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities and beliefs.

We are proud supporters of the Armed Forces community and offer a guaranteed interview to eligible applicants who meet the essential criteria. As a Disability Confident Employer, we also guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Vacancies may close early where high application volumes are received or an internal redeployee is identified.

For fixed term roles, current NHS staff will be considered for secondments, while fixed-term contracts will be offered to external (non-NHS) applicants.

If you are applying for a secondment, please discuss this with your line manager before applying. Any secondment offer will be subject to management approval and service needs. Where release cannot be supported, the secondment may unfortunately be unable to proceed.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• NMC Professional Registration
• Degree or experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Qualified in specialty

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates initiative to proactive problem solving with a solution focus
• Ability to use reflective practice, to continuously improve the standard of patient care
• Communication skills
• Evidence of experience using clinical systems and IT skills
• Experience working within Neonates with clinical based knowledge
• Experience of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Evidence of involvement in teaching
• Evidence of mentorship

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 2JH, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Unit Manager, Zoe Stephenson, [e-mail], 01616278148

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