Junior Sister/ Charge Nurse - Neonatal Unit

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

The closing date is 15 May 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate and caring and experienced neonatal nurse to join our well established and friendly neonatal multidisciplinary team.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and forward thinking registered neonatal nurse to provide care and support to babies requiring all levels of care and their families from admission to discharge home from the neonatal unit. The post holder will form part of the Neonatal team and will work closely with the Doctors, Community Nurses and allied health professionals within the existing team.

Main duties of the job

The Neonatal Unit at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust consists of 16 cots which include 2 intensive care, 3 high dependency and 11 special care cots. We are based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital and are looking for experienced neonatal nurses to join our dynamic team.

We have a strong commitment to professional development and service improvement, have commissioned links with several local Universities and can offer an accelerated career pathway for suitable candidates. Our Practice Development Nurse will support you in the ongoing development of your skills and knowledge.

The post holder will be expected to work internal rotation covering both day and night shifts including some weekends.

The aim of this post is to utilise and further develop specialist skills in order to provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised patient care. Actively participate in and contribute to the management of the Neonatal team communicating effectively with the neonate's family/carers, the multidisciplinary team, other departments within the Trust and pertinent agencies outside the organisation including complex social cases.

If you are dedicated to contributing to a team delivering excellence in neonatal care and serious about a rewarding career in neonatal nursing then Buckinghamshire Hospital Trust is definitely the place for you. You will be joining an enthusiastic, friendly, motivated multidisciplinary team.

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.

As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.

Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-SCS6461447-F

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

RNchild or RNadult or RM
ENB 405 or equivalent
MSPP or equivalent
Evidence of further continued professional development

Desirable

Advanced Neonatal Life Support
Child Protection Training

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of ability to work effectively as part of a MDT
Knowledge of appropriate safe clinical care and procedures to deliver neonatal care including intensive care
Competent in the checking and administration of drugs to neonates by all prescribed routes including I/V and central lines.
Competent in the safe use of medical devices used in neonatal unit including ventilators, infusion devices, incubators, etc.

Desirable

Experience as a mentor/ assessor
Computer literate

Experience

Essential

Significant and relevant experience at band 5 within a neonatal intensive care unit

Desirable

Experience in child protection issues
Proven competency in leading a shift on a Neonatal Unit on a regular basis

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

RNchild or RNadult or RM
ENB 405 or equivalent
MSPP or equivalent
Evidence of further continued professional development

Desirable

Advanced Neonatal Life Support
Child Protection Training

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of ability to work effectively as part of a MDT
Knowledge of appropriate safe clinical care and procedures to deliver neonatal care including intensive care
Competent in the checking and administration of drugs to neonates by all prescribed routes including I/V and central lines.
Competent in the safe use of medical devices used in neonatal unit including ventilators, infusion devices, incubators, etc.

Desirable

Experience as a mentor/ assessor
Computer literate

Experience

Essential

Significant and relevant experience at band 5 within a neonatal intensive care unit

Desirable

Experience in child protection issues
Proven competency in leading a shift on a Neonatal Unit on a regular basis

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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