# Neonatal Senior Staff Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/neonatal-senior-staff-nurse/f00df8a9-5e5c-4586-ba77-229aa1209fcc - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/neonatal-senior-staff-nurse/f00df8a9-5e5c-4586-ba77-229aa1209fcc.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** York - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (neonatal) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 36 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-12T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-26T14:52:09.375Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/North_Yorkshire/York/York_Scarborough_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Nursing/Nursing-v8089956 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8089956?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Neonatal Sister to join the existing nursing team within the Local Neonatal Unit at York Hospital. The post will be a permanent post. The successful candidate will be part of a team of approximately 40 nurses caring for infants born from 27 weeks gestation & 800g. The unit consists of 15 cots, 2 of which are designated for ICU treatment. It is a level 2 Local neonatal unit which supports the tertiary neonatal intensive care units in the Yorkshire and Humber region. The successful applicant would be expected to manage and be responsible for the running of the unit in the absence of the unit manager. They should have a knowledge of human resources issues relating to the management of a nursing team and developments in the wider trust. ### Main duties of the job The candidate must be a qualified nurse, with at least 2 years post registration experience within a neonatal environment and hold a Neonatal Qualification in Speciality. The candidate should have good written and verbal skills and an ability to prioritise workload. They should be enthusiastic and understand the skills and knowledge required to develop themselves and team members. It is desirable that they hold a mentorship qualification, have an understanding of management / leadership skills and are willing to further their knowledge within their professional development. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.  We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.  If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: \[email protected\]. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.  It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.  We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers.  This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. ## Job Details An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Neonatal Sister to join the existing nursing team within the Local Neonatal Unit at York Hospital. The post will be a permanent post. The successful candidate will be part of a team of approximately 40 nurses caring for infants born from 27 weeks gestation & 800g. The unit consists of 15 cots, 2 of which are designated for ICU treatment. It is a level 2 Local neonatal unit which supports the tertiary neonatal intensive care units in the Yorkshire and Humber region. The successful applicant would be expected to manage and be responsible for the running of the unit in the absence of the unit manager. They should have a knowledge of human resources issues relating to the management of a nursing team and developments in the wider trust. ## Job Description The candidate must be a qualified nurse, with at least 2 years post registration experience within a neonatal environment and hold a Neonatal Qualification in Speciality. The candidate should have good written and verbal skills and an ability to prioritise workload. They should be enthusiastic and understand the skills and knowledge required to develop themselves and team members. It is desirable that they hold a mentorship qualification, have an understanding of management / leadership skills and are willing to further their knowledge within their professional development. ## Responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: \[email protected\]. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. ## Person Specification ### Skills and Attribute **Essential** - - Ability to communicate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team - - Ability to teach, supervise and assess qualified and unqualified staff - - Time management skills - - Clinical leadership - - Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post - - Excellent interpersonal skill **Desirable** - - Recruitment and selection ### Experience and Knowledge Required **Essential** - - At least 3 years at Band 5 or equivalent - - Clinical audit and standard setting - - Working with a wide range of professionals - - Insight into clinical speciality - - Insight into current issues in nursing/ professional issues ### Education, Qualifications and Training **Essential** - - Registered Nurse (Level 1) - - Recognised teaching/assessing qualification - - Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice within the last 12 months - Neonatal Qualification in Speciality. **Desirable** - - Understanding of training needs in relation to post ## Documents - [jd (pdf, 352.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10383244) - [job pack (pdf, 1.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10383183) - [guidance for applicants (pdf, 798.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=927) - [reasonable adjustments guide (pdf, 112.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10383184) - [relocation offer information (pdf, 134.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2746) - [trust strategy 2025-2030 towards excellence (pdf, 4.4mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=925) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.