Neonatal Junior Sister / Neonatal Developmental Junior Sister
The closing date is 19 April 2026
Job summary
Neonatal Junior Sister / Neonatal Developmental Junior Sister (Band 6 / Developmental Band 6)
Are you looking for a new leadership challenge in your Neonatal career?
We are pleased to offer exciting opportunities for both Band 6 and Developmental Band 6 roles, with full-time and part-time hours available. Both positions are supported by our Practice Development (PD) team and senior nursing staff on the ward, who will provide a bespoke orientation programme tailored to support your professional development and career progression within the unit.
The Developmental Band 6 role is ideal for an experienced Band 5 nurse who holds the relevant Qualified in Specialty (QIS) award and is looking to develop the skills required to progress into a Band 6 position. You will be supported through an individualised development plan, with dedicated guidance to complete the required competencies over a six-month period.
We welcome applications for this exciting opportunity to join the Neonatal 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 more than 450 babies each year across our intensive care, 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
26 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum plus high cost allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
326-7900468-FF
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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Employer contact details
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