Sister/ Charge Nurse - Neonatal

DBTH; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing support

NHS Car Lease schemes

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, &.

Job summary

DBTH is seeking a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join the Neonatal team at Doncaster and Bassetlaw. The role involves leading neonatal care, coordinating within a multidisciplinary team, and advancing family integrated care.

Salary is £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata per annum. Interviews are on 4 December. Flexible working and development opportunities are available within a large academic acute trust.

Qualifications

• RN adult/RN Child with NMC pin.
• Neonatal Intensive Care Course is essential.
• Mentor/assessor qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard neonatal care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Develop leadership and managerial skills within the neonatal unit.
• Support family integrated care with babies and families.
• Work with the MDT to deliver evidence-based care.
• Develop specialist interests within neonatal care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Clinical assessment

Education

RN adult/RN Child with NMC pin

Neonatal Intensive Care Course (NICU)

Mentor/assessor qualification

Job description

Main area Neonates Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Various hours available and will be discussed at interview) Job ref 272-8326750

Site Doncaster Royal Infirmary Town Doncaster Salary £39,959 - £48,117 Pro Rata Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 19/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

An excellent opportunity for a Sister/ Charge Nurse who is committed to high quality care for babies and their families to join our Neonatal team based at Doncaster and Bassetlaw.

To provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised holistic care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.

As a Band 6 Sister/ Charge Nurse you will require RN Adult/ RN Child with evidence of professional development. Completion of the Neonatal Intensive Care Course is essential.

There are opportunities to undertake a range of professional and personal development activities.

Interviews will take place on the 4th of December face to face.

Main duties of the job

To provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised neonatal care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.

To develop your expertise, leadership, and managerial skills within the neonatal unit.

Providing and supporting family integrated care with the babies and their families.

Working alongside the multi disciplinary team to provide excellent evidence based care.

Opportunity to develop specialist interests within the scope of neonatal care.

Working for our organisation

DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

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Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Able to accommodate the demands of the post with excellent attendance and flexible working considered.
• Precise and methodical in working practice and able to work under own initiative meeting necessary time constraints.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills with multi-disciplinary team/service users/relatives.
• Demonstrates a caring manner with an understanding disposition.

Qualifications & Training

• RN adult/RN Child with NMC pin
• Qualified in Speciality ( QIS ) with 6 months post QIS completion
• Completion of mentor/assessor qualification

Knowledge & Experience

• Ability to demonstrate up to date knowledge of neonatal policies, procedures and working practices.
• Demonstrate professional post-registration development in order to effectively manage a ward team.
• Sound knowledge of the UNICEF neonatal standards and their implementation within the neonatal unit.
• Evidence of experience working within the neonatal setting.
• Awareness of audit and research

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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.

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTH) is one of Yorkshire’s leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire and the surrounding areas.

With three main hospital sites and several additional services, DBTH is one of only five teaching hospitals in Yorkshire. We train 25% of all medical students in the region and 30% of all other healthcare professional students. Employing over 7,000 colleagues, every member of our team contributes to patient care and plays a vital role in our ongoing success.

While we operate across multiple sites, we are proud to foster a strong sense of community and identity, guided by the principles of the DBTH Way. This ensures our organisation is shaped by kindness, respect, and a commitment to supporting one another. Our accessible leadership team encourages every colleague to feel empowered, knowing they have the ability to make a positive difference.

We are proud that many of those in senior positions within the Trust began their careers here. We also celebrate our many long-serving colleagues, including one individual who is still going strong after more than 60 years of dedicated service at DBTH.

It is our goal to equip those who join Team DBTH with the tools and opportunities they need to develop their careers. Whether you spend one year or fifty with us, we are committed to helping you Develop, Belong, and Thrive, Here.

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