Job vacancy: Neonatal Unit Sister/Charge Nurse, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Torbay

Job summary

Main area: Child Health
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Full rotational shift pattern including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.)
Job ref: 388-7671514-FC&I

Employer: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Special Care Baby Unit; ChildHealth. Torbay and South Devon NHS Trust.
Town: Torbay
Salary: £38,682 - £46,580 per annum (pro rata)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 01/03/2026 23:59

Neonatal Unit Sister/Charge Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 6

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Take charge of the unit, coordinating care delivery and staffing safely and effectively
Lead by example, promoting high standards of compassionate, evidence-based neonatal care
Communicate effectively with the MDT, families, and external partners to support seamless care
Support and develop colleagues, acting as a role model at all times
Administer medications safely in line with Trust policies and NMC guidelines
Respond positively to change and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Promote learning, reflection, and continuous improvement across the team
Support the Ward Manager and Band 6 colleagues, with opportunities to take on leadership responsibilities including:
- Sickness management
- Appraisals
- Staff support and development (following induction and training)

The successful candidate will be a qualified NMC Registered (Level 1) individual who is Qualified in Specialty (QIS) or willing to work towards this. You will have experience in neonatal care, with confidence in leadership and clinical decision-making and be passionate about delivering family-centred care.

Full details can be found in the job description and person specification.

Please clearly demonstrate how you meet the role requirements in your supporting information.

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria

NMC Registered (Level 1)
Evidence of meeting PREP requirements
Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
Knowledge of clinical governance
Knowledge of individual responsibility to health and safety and clinical risk.

Desirable criteria

Post graduate diploma degree in relevant subject or equivalent level experience
Mentorship.
Leadership experience or training.
Awareness of the NHS plan and current initiatives.
Knowledge of ICO initiatives within Torbay Trust
Negotiation skills
Diverse and adaptable communication skills to enable effective communication with the MDT.

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.

Mindful employer. Being positive about mental health.

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.

Documents to download

Neonatal Unit Sister/Charge Nurse JD&PS (PDF, 480.6KB)

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Tracey Hardy
Job title: Unit manager
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01803656874

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