Deputy Sister​/Charge Nurse

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Our Neonatal Unit is looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our friendly and well established Neonatal team as a QIS Band 6 Deputy Sister/Deputy Charge Nurse. The post holder must be 1 year post Neonatal QIS qualification.

• Assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate care plans for sick neonates and their families.
• Take part in day‑to‑day unit management, providing support and leadership in the absence of a Clinical Sister.
• Provide clinical and professional leadership, ensuring delivery of high standards of care for all babies and their families.
• Act as a role model, sharing knowledge and facilitating teaching and supervision of junior staff and students.
• Work both day and night shifts, requiring flexibility with working hours.

• 1 year post Neonatal QIS qualification.
• Experienced neonatal trained nurse with excellent communication skills.
• Passion for neonatal care and commitment to professional development.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including nights.

Level 2 Local Neonatal Unit with 16 cots: 2 Intensive Care, 6 High Dependency, 8 Special Care neonates, and 4 TC.

• Compassion
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courageous
• Accountable

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level.

Employment type:

Full‑time.

Job function:
Other;
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community makes to our organisation and have signed the Armed Forces Covenant.

Adrienne Patterson – Ward Manager

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If you would like to arrange an informal visit or obtain additional information, please contact Adrienne Patterson via email or phone.