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Charge Nurse - NICU

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Chelmsford, CM1 7ET £39,959 a year Fixed-Term Posted 28 August 2026 Apply by 13 September 2026

Home Office register entry: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Southend On Sea

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Role description

Job summary

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 period to cover maternity leave.

We are looking for highly motivated, compassionate and enthusiastic nurses to join our neonatal nursing team. We have a full time and part time positions available, 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.

Main duties of the job

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

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Date posted

28 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

390-WAC-BR-6932

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

RGN NMC REGISTRATION
QUALIFIED IN SPECIALITY (NEONATAL) COURSE
NEWBORN LIFE SUPPORT COURSE

Experience

Essential

SIGNIFICANT POST REGISTRATION EXPERIENCE IN A CLINICAL SETTING
CLINICAL NEONATAL EXPERIENCE

Desirable

NEONATAL CHARGE NURSE EXPERIENCE

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

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