Senior Neonatal Practitioner

Countess of Chester Hospital; Chester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 6 Neonatal Nurse to join our Local Neonatal Unit in Chester. This role delivers high‑quality, evidence‑based clinical care and supports families during their baby’s journey. You will lead shifts, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and drive family‑centred care within the new Women and Children’s Building. Flexible full‑time or part‑time hours are available.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with Band 6 Neonatal experience.
• Strong leadership and clinical decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate high-quality, evidence-based clinical care.
• Lead the unit during shifts, ensuring safe and effective practice.
• Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team and Neonatal Network to drive outcomes for babies and families.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Leadership

Team collaboration

Job description

Working Full time or Part time hours

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 6 Neonatal Nurse to join our highly skilled and dedicated team at the Local Neonatal Unit in Chester.

Working Full time or Part time hours

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 6 Neonatal Nurse to join our highly skilled and dedicated team at the Local Neonatal Unit in Chester.

This is a pivotal time to become part of our dynamic service within the new Women and Children’s Building featuring a purpose built neonatal unit within the Women and Children’s Building, designed to support Family Integrated Care.

Our unit is committed to delivering holistic, family-centred care, empowering parents to become active and confident partners in their baby’s journey through structured, competency-based education and support.

As a Senior Neonatal Nurse, You Will

• Provide and coordinate high-quality, evidence-based clinical care
• Lead the unit during shifts, ensuring safe and effective practice
• Collaborate closely with the multi-disciplinary team and Neonatal Network to drive excellent outcomes for babies and families

The Trust’s services are provided from three locations:

• The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds.
• Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility.
• Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire.

The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Yvonne Griffiths Job title: Neonatal Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01244 362588