County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Neonatal Sister / Charge Nurse
The closing date is 30 June 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated,passionate, enthusiastic and caring neonatal nurse to become part of the Band 6leadership team at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. We provide care for babies and their familiesat University Hospital of North Durham and Darlington Memorial Hospital, indedicated neonatal units that work closely with the Midwifery and Paediatricdepartments. With 12 cots at UHND and 8 cots at DMH, we provide care for babiesand their families from 30 weeks gestation, but also provide stabilisation forcritically ill babies prior to retrieval by the regional transport team. Bothsites have a well-developed transitional care service which enables babies andtheir mothers to stay together when requiring additional support.
Neonatal experience plus qualification inspeciality is essential alongside current NLS status. All candidates for thisposition must possess a current NMC Registration.
Main duties of the job
The post requires experience, knowledge and skills ofworking within a Neonatal Unit at a senior level. As a band 6 nurse you will beresponsible for co-ordinating shifts, attending emergency situations,supporting staff, cot management and working closely with the wider MDT toensure the provision of effective nursing care and the planning of familyintegrated care.
This is a highly challenging, but extremelyrewarding role. Our strong team work ethos enables all staff to develop andlearn new skills. The post holder will be supported to undertake additionalleadership training relevant to the role.
About us
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You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
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From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two yearsof experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to considersponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria andhave a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for full details ofthe role.
The post holder is responsible for the day-to-day managementof the unit and available for 24-hour support in the absence of the wardmanager. To monitor cot acuity on the unit and able to risk assess thedepartment and have a thorough understanding of the escalation process.
The post holder will act as clinical leader and supervisorto junior staff. Maintaining and promoting the trust behaviours and standardsexpected of the team.
The post holder will have the experience, knowledge andskills to be able to provide the continued assessment of Neonatal care needs,the development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care.
The post holder will be able to implement and support theemergency, normal and community care of the Neonate.
The post holder will be able to help develop the service andstaff to support progressive neonatal care.
The post holder must perform at all times inaccordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and be particularly awareof his /her professional accountability.
Person Specification
Experience
* Extensive and appropriate post registration neonatal nursing experience
* Experience of Clinical Supervision
* Experience of professional development / appraisal facilitation
* Sound knowledge of national and local networks / guidelines
* Proven experience as a nurse leader
* Proven ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
Qualifications
* Registered RNC / RSCN / RN educated to degree level
* Recognised teaching / assessing qualification
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* Recognised teaching / assessing qualification
* Evidence of study relating to leadership / management
Special Requirements
* Commitment to undertake appropriate courses to maintain professional development
* Ability to work across site where necessary
Special Skills & Knowledge
* Knowledge and understanding of clincal risk management
* Current knowledge of Safeguarding Children Legislation, Policies and Procedures.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Leadership skills and Experience
* Team / Collaborative working
* Prioritisation of workload / organisational skills
* Ability to work in demanding environments
* Evidence of professional development
* Presentation and IT skills
* Audit and Report writing
* Involvement in clinical audit projects and / or guideline development
* Experience of developing and delivering training / education to staff
Statutory Registration
* Registered with the NMC on Part 1 of the Register for Children or Adults
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.
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
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