Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Neonatal Sister / Charge Nurse

The closing date is 27 May 2025

Job summary

Join Our Dynamic Neonatal Team

Are you a passionate and forward-thinking Neonatal Nurse ready to make a real impact? An exceptional opportunity awaits at The Royal Oldham Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, where we are on the lookout for a highly motivated individual to join our dedicated team.

Our state-of-the-art unit features 37 cots, including 9 for Intensive Care, 9 for High Dependency Care, and 19 for Special Care, all providing Level 3 Neonatal Care for the Greater Manchester Neonatal Network. Here, you will be part of a dynamic environment where innovation meets compassion.

Why Choose Us?

  • Cutting-Edge Facilities: Work with advanced technology and resources to provide the best care for our tiniest patients
  • Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive team of professionals committed to excellence in neonatal care
  • Impact Lives: Every day, you will have the opportunity to change lives positively and support families during some of their most challenging moments
  • Career Growth: We promote continuous learning and professional development, empowering you to reach your full potential

If you're ready to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to our Neonatal Unit and help shape the future of neonatal care, we want to hear from you! Do not miss out on this extraordinary chance to be part of an extraordinary team.

Apply now and embark on a fulfilling journey with us at The Royal Oldham Hospital.

Main duties of the job

Elevate Your Career as a Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse

Are you an experienced Neonatal Nurse eager to shape the future of healthcare? Join our dynamic team in our Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, where your expertise will make a real difference.

In this vital role, you'll provide clinical leadership and showcase your exceptional Neonatal skills while supporting our dedicated team. As a Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse, you'll coordinate workloads, mentor team members, and ensure our little patients receive the highest quality, safe, and effective care.

What We're Looking For:

  • An effective communicator who can forge strong relationships across all levels
  • A proactive team player committed to delivering outstanding care to babies and their families
  • A passion for mentoring and guiding junior staff to foster a nurturing environment

What We Offer:

  • Shape the Future: Take part in transforming service provision in the evolving healthcare landscape
  • Professional Development: Benefit from an individualised development program, supported by our dedicated Neonatal Education Team, ensuring you grow and excel in your career
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy excellent working conditions that prioritise your well-being and promote a fulfilling work-life harmony

Don't miss this chance to be at the forefront of Neonatal care! If you're ready to take your career to new heights and make a lasting impact, apply today! Join us in providing exceptional care to those who need it most.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Details

Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

236-OCO-NM317-25

Job locations

Oldham Care Organisation

Neonatal Unit Royal Oldham Hospital

Oldham

OL1 2JH


Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registration
  • Qualified in Speciality

Desirable

  • Leadership Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial post registration experience, including proven experience at Band 5 within related field

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a Level 3 unit

Skills

Essential

  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of ward / department management
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registration
  • Qualified in Speciality

Desirable

  • Leadership Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial post registration experience, including proven experience at Band 5 within related field

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a Level 3 unit

Skills

Essential

  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of ward / department management

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oldham Care Organisation

Neonatal Unit Royal Oldham Hospital

Oldham

OL1 2JH


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oldham Care Organisation

Neonatal Unit Royal Oldham Hospital

Oldham

OL1 2JH


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Unit Manager

Zoe Stephenson

zoe.stephenson@nca.nhs.uk

01616278148

Details

Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

236-OCO-NM317-25

Job locations

Oldham Care Organisation

Neonatal Unit Royal Oldham Hospital

Oldham

OL1 2JH


Supporting documents

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