Neonatal Sister​/Charge Nurse

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Job Title:

Neonatal Sister/ Charge Nurse

Job Type: Permanent

Hours:

full time 37.5 hours per week (part time hours available)

Main duties of the job

Southampton Neonatal Unit is looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly leadership team as a Band 6. We are looking for people who are dedicated to delivering high quality, family centred care and strive to make a difference to babies and their families.

As a Band 6, you will be leading and managing NICU and the nursing team on a daily basis.

Southampton Neonatal Services encompass:
Intensive Care, Special Care, Transitional Care , Home Outreach, Neonatal Transport (SONeT) and Milk Bank. The post holder will use their knowledge and influence change develop these services operationally.

• Experienced Neonatal Nurses (QIS) – join our ITU-level team with opportunities to develop your advanced neonatal skills

• Extensive clinical education and in-house simulation training
• Protected learning time and access to CPD opportunities
• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Flexible working and strong staff wellbeing initiatives

• NMC-registered Nurse (Adult or Child) – active PIN required
• Completion of the QIS Neonatal Course is required
• Excellent communication, empathy, and collaboration skills
• Enthusiasm for working in a dynamic, high-acuity environment

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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The Neonatal intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the University Hospital Southampton has recently undergone an expansion, so it is an exciting time to join the team. You will be a motivated and enthusiastic person who embraces change and welcomes new opportunities.

You will work as part of a team looking after the Wessex Region's most complex neonates and will be supported to do this by working alongside a highly skilled team whilst working collaboratively with families encompassing Family Integrated Care.

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