Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Neonatal Charge Nurse

The closing date is 14 September 2025

Job summary

We are recruiting for an Neonatal Charge Nurse to work in liaison with the Ward Manager and other Charge Nurses.

You will lead and co-ordinate a dedicated team of nursing and support staff in the delivery of a high standard of nursing care. In the absence of the Ward Manager you will be responsible for the effective deployment of ward/department resources including manpower.

Adhere to NMC Code of Practice at all times and ensure ward compliance with and application of hospital policies and procedures. Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of Governance systems in the ward/department relating to Risk Management, Health and Safety and Controls Assurance.

Main duties of the job

To monitor the practice and effectiveness of nursing actions, ensuring these are carried out with full regard for the safety of the patient and staff involved.
To ensure that delegation of tasks is performed equitably, effectively, in accordance with the nurse's individual skills, development needs and within clear parameters of responsibility.
To ensure effective communication within the team and externally throughout the 24 hour period.
To ensure feedback mechanisms are in place, directing and encouraging as appropriate.
To provide specialist nursing advice or nursing practice within the ward/department, and provide advice to other wards/departments within the Trust.
To evaluate the effects of nursing actions and plan improvements for the benefit of the service.
To identify opportunities for improvement in services and where appropriate implement change process.
To support the practice of family centered care and enhance parental / carer's participation in care.

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

09 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

390-WAC-SO-7331

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend

SS0 0RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details, please refer to the attached job description and personal specificaiton.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details, please refer to the attached job description and personal specificaiton.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience as a Band 5 Neonatal Nurse

Desirable

Experience as a band 6 neonatal nurse

edcuation

Essential

Neonatal intensive care qualification
Valid NMC Pin

Desirable

Leadership course/qualification

communication skills

Essential

Excellent verbal communication skills

Desirable

Good IT skills

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience as a Band 5 Neonatal Nurse

Desirable

Experience as a band 6 neonatal nurse

edcuation

Essential

Neonatal intensive care qualification
Valid NMC Pin

Desirable

Leadership course/qualification

communication skills

Essential

Excellent verbal communication skills

Desirable

Good IT 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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

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