Overview
Deputy Sister Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Peterborough role at Pacomarine Limited.
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Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Neonatal Services at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for Band 6 Sisters for our busy Level 2 (LNU) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Peterborough City Hospital. Our Neonatal Unit has 20 cots and cares for babies born at 27 weeks gestation or greater. We are seeking to appoint experienced and motivated nurses to join our team of highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals, who are passionate about delivering a high quality service to babies and their families. You must be an experienced B5 QIS nurse, interested in furthering your leadership skills and should demonstrate expert communication skills and a caring manner.
Please note that we can only consider applications from individuals with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN, as we are currently unable to support OSCE.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the Ward Manager, working closely with all disciplines to ensure the promotion of a high standard of care for babies and families and to encourage teamwork within a multidisciplinary setting. The post holder will take charge of the ward in the absence of the ward manager and provide leadership to junior colleagues and students within their area of work.
About Us
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust\'s redeployment process.
Details
Date posted: 20 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year pa pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 176-F-7443719
Job locations: Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ
Job Description & Person Specification
Job responsibilities
The post holder should see the detailed job description and person specification for further information regarding this post.
Person Specification
Essential
* Education and Qualifications: Registered nurse Adult or Child
* Qualified in Speciality (Neonates), ENB 405 or equivalent
* Minimum 2 years post registration experience on a neonatal unit at Band 5
* Evidence of Neonatal Advanced Life support training
Desirable
* ENB 997/8 or relevant teaching qualification
* Participation in leadership programme e.g. Leo or Chrysalis
Knowledge
* Excellent theoretical and practical knowledge of nursing within this clinical area
* Knowledge of NMC Codes of Conduct and/or guidance of professional practice
* Ability to demonstrate knowledge of child protection issues
Experience
* Experience of mentoring students and junior members of staff
Key Skills
* Good written presentation skills and maintenance of accurate records
* Effectively prioritises and coordinates own work and that of others
* Shows good leadership qualities - ability to assess situations, problem solve, identify solutions, support and challenge
* Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues
* Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and interprets this accurately for all individuals
Desirable
* Willingness to actively participate in mechanisms to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the team through audit
Other
* Understands the principle of confidentiality
* Flexibility to work over seven days per week, to support the delivery of a 24hr service
* Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust\'s Values and Behaviours
Disclosure & DBS
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.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ
Employer\'s website: https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/
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