Neonatal Sister/Charge Nurse

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Neonatal Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 25 September 2026

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Job summary

Stockport NHS Trust has been awarded funding from the Neo Natal Network to allow the expansion of our neonatal team. Therefore we have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Band 6 on a 12 month secondment within the Neonatal Service at Stockport NHS foundation trust.

We are looking for dynamic and highly motivated individuals who can demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills, provide support and education for junior staff and are passionate about improving patient safety and the patient experience and providing leadership and management of the team on a shift and work closely with the Senior Sisters, Lead Nurses and Matron in developing the service and enhancing quality of care delivery.

If you hold a Specialist Neonatal Qualification and you are ready for the challenge then we look forward to hearing from you!

Main duties of the job

The post-holder is will provide clinical assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care given to Sick and pre-term babies and their families demonstrating family centred care; provide expert advice to parents and carers acting as a resource to other members of staff. They will take a lead role in a specific area of the service

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

o NHS pension scheme membership

o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further

o NHS Staff discounts

o Cycle to work scheme

oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt

o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

362-NAM6NEO-09-26

Job locations

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communications

• Take charge of Unit on a shift by shift basis.
• Ensure effective communication across the nursing team, with other disciplines and agencies in the exchange of complex or sensitive information.
• Ensure effective liaison with all professionals involved in the care and management of neonates and their families.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to nursing and medical staff.
• Identify and lead on a specific service area.
• Manage and effectively directs workload.
• Promote and maintain good working relationships with all grades of staff and MDT.
• Provide empathetic communication with stressed or bereaved families.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communications

• Take charge of Unit on a shift by shift basis.
• Ensure effective communication across the nursing team, with other disciplines and agencies in the exchange of complex or sensitive information.
• Ensure effective liaison with all professionals involved in the care and management of neonates and their families.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to nursing and medical staff.
• Identify and lead on a specific service area.
• Manage and effectively directs workload.
• Promote and maintain good working relationships with all grades of staff and MDT.
• Provide empathetic communication with stressed or bereaved families.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16

Person Specification

qualification

Essential

• R.N. ADULT/CHILD
• Qualified in Speciality (QIS)
• Current NMC registration

Desirable

• Evidence of at least 12 months post QIS experience
• Supporting learners in practice course

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in Neonatal Care
• Safeguarding level 3 training
• Ability to work autonomously & as part of a team.
• Evidence of ability to effectively co-ordinate a team
• Evidence of continual professional development

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate awareness of or evidence of clinical governance.
• Investigation training
• Willing to attend relevant Neonatal Courses
• Coaching skills

knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times.
• Updated research and evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of Health & Safety issues
• Data Protection
• Awareness of legislation relevant to the post

Desirable

• Evidence of further learning

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Organisational abilities
• Appropriate IT skills

Desirable

• Awareness of implementing change and willingness to learn new skills

Person Specification

qualification

Essential

• R.N. ADULT/CHILD
• Qualified in Speciality (QIS)
• Current NMC registration

Desirable

• Evidence of at least 12 months post QIS experience
• Supporting learners in practice course

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in Neonatal Care
• Safeguarding level 3 training
• Ability to work autonomously & as part of a team.
• Evidence of ability to effectively co-ordinate a team
• Evidence of continual professional development

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate awareness of or evidence of clinical governance.
• Investigation training
• Willing to attend relevant Neonatal Courses
• Coaching skills

knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times.
• Updated research and evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of Health & Safety issues
• Data Protection
• Awareness of legislation relevant to the post

Desirable

• Evidence of further learning

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Organisational abilities
• Appropriate IT skills

Desirable

• Awareness of implementing change and willingness to learn new skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Neonatal Ward Manager

Hollie Woosey

[email protected]

01614195520

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

362-NAM6NEO-09-26

Job locations

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

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