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Job summary

Main area
Neonatology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (11.5 hour day and night shifts)
Job ref
193-8392060UCGB6-SSN
Employer
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Buscot ward , Royal Berkshire Hospital
Town
Reading
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
19/11/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust logo

Band 6 neonatal senior staff nurse

NHS AfC: Band 6

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements.  The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.  

We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions

We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live

We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills, and experiences to the Trust. When completing your application, we encourage you to highlight your individual achievements and strengths, showing us how they align with the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools during the process, please be mindful that AI-generated responses can often lack the personal detail and relevance needed to demonstrate your suitability for the role. AI generated content is discouraged by the Trust and may diminish the candidates chances of success.

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us.  We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.  

Please note: all vacancies automatically close when 50 applications have been received.

Job overview

The postholder is required to plan, implement, evaluate & give all relevant forms of care to neonates requiring special, high dependency or intensive care on the unit consisting of 16 cots. ,This  consists  of 2 intensive care, 6 high dependency and 6 special care cots , in addition to 8 transitional care cots located on the post natal ward.

The post holder is expected to mentor/teach & supervise junior members of staff, students & parents as is appropriate.
The post holder is required to keep him/herself aware of the current practice/issues within the specialty as is appropriate to their band.
The post holder is required to undertake expanding roles eg Champion, quality improvemnet project, Charity support and support or lead an area relevant to neontaes . 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have the experience & confidence to work without supervision in the Neonatal Unit. You will be required to attend deliveries
and assist in resuscitation & assist the medical team.
The post holder must be able to support junior staff & parents.
To support PE in training & education.
To live within your clinical responsibilities & remain accountable & recognize your own limitations within the NMC Code of Conduct.

To contribute to the recruitment & retention of team members though professional leadership & managerial behaviors.
To effectively communicate with in all areas of multidisciplinary team, ensuring parents & relatives & promote open & trusting relationships with
our patients.
To complete & interrupt Audits and QI on the Neonatal Unit. Ensuring new learning is evidence based and communicated to all.
To report critical incidents and understand impact on service.
Understanding & live our CARE Values
• Compassion
• Aspiration
• Resourcefulness
• Excellence
Values & behaviors which all of in the Trust should abide by & embody in all that we do.
Understand the `Trust Strategy Vision 2025

 

Working for our organisation

Diversity makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

We support flexible working wherever possible, with requests considered on an individual basis taking into account service requirements, operational needs and the requirements of the role.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. To take a lead in an agreed area of neonatal care and facilitate this in the service development.

2. To act as a resource and supervisor to all staff working within the area.

3. To act as a mentor/preceptor/supervisor to students and other learners.

4. To promote an environment that is conducive to quality learning and assessment.

5. Maintain own continuing professional development needs in education, research, clinic and leadership skills.

6. Develop and maintain competence in the additional skills required to meet the needs of the service, neonates, and their families, with the aim of enhancing the quality of care and improving patient outcomes.

 

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To be professionally accountable and to recognise own limitations of work and practice within the NMC Code of Conduct.

2. To be responsible for the assessment and planning, implementation and evaluation of care, in negotiation with the family adapting to the individual needs of the infant.

3. To attend labour ward and competently assist in the resuscitation and stabilisation of a newborn.

4. To act as an advocate for the child and their family ensuring the provision of appropriate information and support services.

5. To take responsibility for a defined group of patients.

6. To guide, advise, and direct other staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient/client care.

7. To lead a team of staff in emergency and other acute situations, ensuring that the patient’s/client’s needs are met and that significant others are supported.

8. Utilise information and data from a range of sources to identify patient needs, inform clinical assessment, and support effective decision-making. Within the scope of professional expertise and organisational policy, request appropriate clinical investigations to assist in establishing a diagnosis.

9. To promote service user involvement in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care, respecting their wishes, beliefs and dignity.

10. To promote an open and trusting relationship by communicating effectively with service users, members of the multidisciplinary team and other agencies involved in the care of the patient/client.

11. To contribute to the continuing development of the Neonatal Unit.

12. Participate in the internal rotation of day and night shifts within the unit.

LEADERSHIP/MANAGERIAL

1. To contribute to the recruitment and retention of team members.

2. To coordinate a team of staff, ensuring that clear systems of communication are developed within the team and any work-related issues raised by the team are addressed.

Person specification

essential

Essential criteria
  • NLS
  • Neonatal course (QIS)
  • NMC registration
Desirable criteria
  • One year post QIS experience

desirable

Essential criteria
  • Quality improvemnet experience
Desirable criteria
  • Quality improvemnt project experience

desirable

Desirable criteria
  • Leadership qualification

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Florence Nightingale FoundationNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy will automatically close when 50 applications have been received.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Malgorzata Stanikowska
Job title
ward manger
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01183227434