Neonatal Nurse/Charge Nurse


Location
Caerleon, Wales
Salary
£40,559 - £48,841 per annum pro rata
Profession
Nurse (neonatal)
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
01 Oct 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job requirements

Essential

20 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Work Experience

    Sufficient experience at Band 5 in NICU

  • Work Experience

    Evidence of Clinical Development

  • Personal Qualities

    Professional attitude towards nursing

  • Personal Qualities

    Effective role model

  • Personal Qualities

    Enthusiastic and motivated

  • Personal Qualities

    Good communication/interpersonal skills

  • Personal Qualities

    Flexible approach to work

  • Personal Qualities

    Ability to work under pressure

  • Skills & Attributes

    Time management/prioritisation skills

  • Skills & Attributes

    Delegation skills

  • Skills & Attributes

    Organisational skills

  • Skills & Attributes

    Computer literate skills

  • Skills & Attributes

    Effective use of resources

  • Education & Training

    Registered Nurse/Midwife

  • Education & Training

    Qualified in Speciality

  • Education & Training

    Newborn Advanced Life Support

  • Knowledge & Understanding

    Professional awareness

  • Knowledge & Understanding

    Safeguarding

  • Knowledge & Understanding

    Clinical governance

  • Knowledge & Understanding

    Wales Neonatal Network

Desirable

8 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Work Experience

    Quality improvement/Audit experience

  • Work Experience

    Rostering experience

  • Work Experience

    Neonatal Transport Experience

  • Skills & Attributes

    People management skills

  • Skills & Attributes

    Team leadership experience

  • Education & Training

    Teaching Qualification

  • Education & Training

    Basic Management Course

  • Education & Training

    Mentorship

Job overview

During your induction you will work supernumerary with a mentor supporting you, while working through an educational pathway (Journey of Excellence - JOE) We have a purpose built unit consisting of 8 ITU cots, 10 HDU cots and 12 SC cots. The nursing establishment for the Service complies with BAPM standards regarding staffing which is 1:1 nursing for ITU babies, 1:2 for HDU babies and 1:4 for SC babies. We are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated Band 6 nurses with a flexible approach to work who are able to work the full nursing rota. This includes 12 hour shift patterns of days, nights and weekends.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

In return for your hard work and commitment to our service we offer excellent development opportunities for all our staff, including: - An induction period with a dedicated education pathway. You will be fully supported during this time by the practice development team. - paid annual leave, statutory maternity and sick pay (subject to qualifying criteria) - Occupational Health & Staff Well Being Service.

Registered midwives will be expected to uphold their intention to practice in their own time.

We are committed to staff development and our team of practice development facilitators will support your education needs and personal development. Applicants are invited from suitably qualified neonatal nurses - Neonatal Modules 1 and 2, ENB 405 or equivalent with sufficient experience at Band 5. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential for this post.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

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.

Welsh language skills are desirable

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This advert is for Neonatal Nurse/Charge Nurse with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in Caerleon, Wales. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (neonatal) role. The advertised salary is £40,559 - £48,841 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Oct 2026.

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