Neonatal Junior Sister/Charge Nurse
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Carshalton, SM5 1AAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£45,953 to £54,254
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 October 2026
3 days leftJob description
Due to internal promotion we seek to recruit an experienced Neonatal Nurse. St Helier's Neonatal Services comprise of 2 Intensive Care Unit cots, 4 Hi...
- Provide expert clinical care, all babies receive safe, evidence based standardised care.
- Oversee the full cycle of neonatal care, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
- Mentor and support junior nursing staff through structured education, training, and performance reviews, fostering a culture of professional development and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including medical staff, allied health professionals, and families, to coordinate holistic and patient-centered care.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical protocols and policies, ensuring alignment with local and national standards and best practices.
- Provide compassionate emotional support and clear education to families, helping them understand their infant's condition, treatment plan, and ongoing care needs.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory and governance requirements.
- Respond promptly and effectively to emergency situations, demonstrating advanced expertise in neonatal resuscitation and critical care management.
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role at Epsom and St Helier.
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce
Qualifications
Essential: - oFirst level registration with NMC oRelevant health related degree oQIS oCurrent NLS oMentorship/Assessors course
Desirable: - oLeadership course oMasters level qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- ooRecent experience in a level 2/3 neonatal unit
- Good understanding of current issues in neonates; Transitional care, family integrated care and BFI.
- Facilitating and teaching pre-reg and CPD students
- Evidence of professional development
Desirable: - o Understanding of issues relating to BFI/BLISS/FIC/TC
Skills
Essential
- Competent in caring for ITU/HDU/SCBU/TC babies
- Computer literate
- Leadership Skills
- Teamwork
- Safeguarding and child protection
- Good verbal and written skills
- Analytical skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to work within a multi-racial & cultural environment
Desirable: - oDatix and risk management experience oClinical auditing experience.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
8 October 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
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