Neonatal Ward Lead Nurse (Band 5)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 5 neonatal staff nurse to provide family‑centred care on the unit. You will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care, supervise juniors after preceptorship, and take charge of the ward in the absence of senior staff.

You will maintain NMC registration, participate in supervision, and contribute to ward and Trust objectives while remaining adaptable in a dynamic acute environment.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse part one, child or adult
• Current NMC registration
• Completion of an NQP programme
• Evidence of supervising and assessing students
• Honours level degree (nice to have)
• Mentor and assessor course (nice to have)
• Evidence of recent/ongoing professional development (nice to have)

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of care in partnership with families in a safe, professional environment
• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care
• Contribute to local ward and Trust-wide objectives
• After preceptorship, supervise and teach junior staff and students
• After preceptorship, take charge of the ward in the absence of senior colleagues
• Act as a positive role model in line with Trust values
• Take part in performance management and clinical supervision
• Follow Trust policy on incidents and complaints
• Maintain NMC registration and revalidation
• Take part in research and development activities
• Move to other areas at short notice to keep staffing safe

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Communication

Decision making

Time management

Planning & organisation

Independent work

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

NMC Part 1 Registration (Child or Adult)

Honours degree

NQP programme completion

Mentor & assessor course

Job description

Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 5 neonatal staff nurse to provide family‑centred care on the unit. You will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care, supervise juniors after preceptorship, and take charge of the ward in the absence of senior staff.

You will maintain NMC registration, participate in supervision, and contribute to ward and Trust objectives while remaining adaptable in a dynamic acute environment.