Junior Sister / Charge Nurse, Band 6- Neonatal Unit

As an experienced member of the neonatal team, you will be responsible for the delivery of high quality, evidence-based care to babies and their families. You will need to have a relevant neonatal qualification and recent experience. Leadership experience would be useful but not essential as full support and training will be given.

To act as advocate for the neonate.

To manage and professionally lead the nursing team in the clinical area in the absence of the senior nurse and as part of the multidisciplinary team.

To deliver and supervise patient care for the clinical area ensuring assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of a high standard of nursing care.

To manage caseload of patients within defined clinical area, whilst offering guidance to junior medical staff.

If you are interested in the above position and would like more information or would like to arrange an informal visit, then please contact: Nurse in charge on 0300 422 5529/5570.

Contact Details;

Steph Cameron (Ward Manager)

stephanie.cameron5@nhs.net

0300 422 5519

Mama Benito (Ward Manager)

mamatha.benito@nhs.net

All new staff are offered a 6-8 week supernumerary induction programme and assigned named mentors. Ongoing, continuous, professional development is an expectation of all Unit staff.

Opportunities to undertake Quality Improvement training and projects are available to all staff. Recent projects undertaken by staff have included the introduction of Family Integrated Care and implementing ACE awareness to reduce risk to babies and promote resilience in families.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience