Senior Neonatal Practitioner
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 14/08/2026
- Closes
- 03/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 6 Neonatal Nurse to join a dedicated team at the Local Neonatal Unit in Chester. The role is within a new Women and Children's Building, featuring a purpose-built neonatal unit designed to support Family Integrated Care. The unit focuses on delivering holistic, family-centred care, empowering parents through structured education and support.
Essential criteria
- Degree or diploma in nursing.
- Qualified in Specialty - Neonatal
- Newborn Life Support Course
- Teaching and assessing qualification/998/997/ mentorship or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- R23 - Enhancing Neonatal Practice
- Leadership qualification or equivalent.
- Knowledge and Experience
- Post registration experience in speciality, including a minimum of 6 months post QIS.
- Be able to co-ordinate & prioritise own workload, and that of others.
- Have knowledge of professional and NHS issues, and an understanding of corporate objectives.
- Ability to manage complex problems and situations
- Skills and Abilities
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues at all levels of the organisation, and within the network.
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with families of varying levels of understanding.
- Ability to present written information in a logical manner.
- Initiation and implementation of change.
- Degree or diploma in nursing.
- Qualified in Specialty - Neonatal
- Newborn Life Support Course
- Teaching and assessing qualification/998/997/ mentorship or equivalent
- R23 - Enhancing Neonatal Practice
- Leadership qualification or equivalent.
- Knowledge and Experience
- Post registration experience in speciality, including a minimum of 6 months post QIS.
- Be able to co-ordinate & prioritise own workload, and that of others.
- Have knowledge of professional and NHS issues, and an understanding of corporate objectives.
- Ability to manage complex problems and situations
- Skills and Abilities
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues at all levels of the organisation, and within the network.
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with families of varying levels of understanding.
- Ability to present written information in a logical manner.
- Initiation and implementation of change.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Neonatal Practitioner
The closing date is 03 September 2026
Job summary
Working Full time or Part time hours
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 6 Neonatal Nurse to join our highly skilled and dedicated team at the**** Local Neonatal Unit in Chester.
This is a pivotal time to become part of our dynamic service within the new Women and Children's Building featuring a purpose built neonatal unitwithin the Women and Children's Building, designed to support Family Integrated Care.
Our unit is committed to delivering holistic, family-centred care, empowering parents to become active and confident partners in their baby's journey through structured, competency-based education and support.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Neonatal Nurse, you will:
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Provide and coordinate high-quality, evidence-based clinical care
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Lead the unit during shifts, ensuring safe and effective practice
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Collaborate closely with the multi-disciplinary team and Neonatal Network to drive excellent outcomes for babies and families
About us
The Trusts services are provided from three locations:
- The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds.
- Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility.
- Tarporle
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