The closing date is 05 April 2026
Salary: £40,617 to £48,778 a year pa inc. HCA
Job summary
We have an opportunity for a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join the Woodland Neonatal Unit, Watford.
The Woodland Neonatal Unit at Watford Hospital is a busy local neonatal unit (LNU) within the East of England Neonatal network. The unit admits babies who require intensive care, high dependency and special care. In addition, we manage a 6 bedded Transitional Care Unit in postnatal ward.
We are committed to the provision of high-quality evidence-based practice to meet the needs of parents and babies incorporating family centred care.We are looking for full time or part time Band 6 Neonatal Nurses, who want to work with our well established friendly neonatal team, to deliver the highest standards of neonatal care.
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision.
They will take charge of the Neonatal unit on a regular basis, acting as shift co-ordinator and will undertake designated management roles.
Will actively participate and promote practice development and the creation of a learning environment and provide clinical, educational and emotional support to parents/carers.
They will take an admission nurse role and will be expected to attend deliveries that requires a neonatal nurse to stabilise a premature and unwell baby.
They will need to be able to provides clear clinical leadership to staff, deputising for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in her/his absence.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RGN/Midwife/Child) with NMC.
- Neonatal Intensive Care qualification.
- Current NLS certification.
- Teaching and assessing qualification and or mentorship module Safeguarding Children training (Level1-3).
Desirable
- Degree in Children’s/Neonatal Nursing.
Knowledge
Essential
- Have neonatal nursing knowledge, integrating theory and practice.
- Knowledge of handling complaints and clinical incidents.
- Knowledge of safeguarding children.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience at Band 6 level, Shift leading/Nurse in charge role.
- Attending emergency situations within neonatal and maternity setting.
Desirable
- Experience with Badgernet EPR or any EPR
Skills
Essential
- Excellent level of neonatal clinical skills.
- Excellent leadership skills.
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
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).