Neonatal Junior Sister/Neonatal Developmental Junior Sister
The closing date is 25 February 2026
Job summary
Are you considering a new leadership challenge in your career in Neonatal care?
We are offering both band 6 and developmental band 6 posts, full and part time hours are available. Both posts will be supported by our PD team and seniors' nurses on the ward to ensuring that you have bespoke orientation programme supporting your career progression on the unit. The developmental band 6 role would be ideal for a band 5 with the qualified in speciality to develop their skills and progress into the band 6 position. You will be supported via a bespoke developmental plan and receive input to complete set competencies over a six month period.
We would welcome your application for this an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team at Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
Our expanded and refurbished Level 2 Neonatal Unit within the Surrey, Sussex and Kent Neonatal Network has a total of 21 cots. We provide care for over 450 babies per year in our intensive, high dependency and special care nurseries alongside a busy Transitional Care area and a well-established Neonatal Outreach service.
Main duties of the job
For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About us
We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.
Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.
Details
Date posted
11 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year plus high cost allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
326-7756549-MH
Job locations
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Employer's website
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