Neonatal Junior Charge NurseinChelmsfordinChelmsfordPUBLISHED MON 17 MAR 2025
In this pivotal role, you will guide and support both patients and junior colleagues as you coordinate shifts and contribute to their professional growth. Your expert communication and organisational skills will shine as you ensure the delivery of high-quality, holistic care, fostering an environment built on partnership with families. We believe in investing in our team's future, offering opportunities for learning and development in tandem with top-tier mentorship. If you’re ready to elevate your nursing career while making a meaningful impact, we invite you to read the full job description and consider joining us in nurturing the next generation of care.
Are you looking for a new challenge in a rewarding environment?
Applications are invited for Band 6 Registered Neonatal Nurses to work within our neonatal unit, for a fixed term.
We are looking for highly motivated, compassionate and enthusiastic nurses to join our neonatal nursing team. We have a full time position available (part-time considered), for individuals with a positive attitude and good communication skills.
Our Neonatal Unit is situated within Broomfield Hospital, and is part of the East of England Operational Delivery Network. The Neonatal Ward is a Level 2 Local Unit and offers comprehensive neonatal services, which include Intensive Care cots, High Dependency cots, Special Care cots, and a Transitional Care Service.
We have achieved Gold Award Bliss Accreditation. We strive to provide high quality, safe and effective care and are looking for someone with the vision, skill and enthusiasm to help take the unit forward.
We have Stage 2 BFI and continue to work towards stage 3.
As a Band 6 nurse, you will have the Neonatal Qualified in Speciality course, and be a senior member of the team and undertake the duties this entails. These duties include shift coordination, supporting junior colleagues and participating in the appraisal process.
All nurses on the neonatal unit have the opportunity to be actively involved in a link role and participate in study days/training for this in order to teach colleagues and develop various aspects of neonatal care. We also encourage and support learning opportunities for your continued professional development.
To be successful you will possess excellent organisational, communication and team working skills, and the ability to deliver high quality, holistic care with an emphasis on working in partnership with children and their families.
About us
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include:
Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document, holistic, high quality and individualised family centred care which respects babies and their families personal dignity and beliefs.Maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and staff.Maintain and promote effective communication within the care team and with colleagues, parents/carers, relatives and visitors.Act as a mentor to students and preceptor to newly qualified staff.To participate and contribute to teaching and assessing of newly qualified staff and students, upholding the philosophy of evidence based practice.To facilitate the development of all staff.Assist in the management of the ward budget and ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained.
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