Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
19 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
At least 2 years neonatal experience at band 5 and one year post QIS experience
- Experience
Experience of using evidence based practice
- Knowledge and skills
Able to demonstrate clinical knowledge, skills and expertise
- Knowledge and skills
Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Knowledge and skills
Strong leadership, decision-making, and organisational skills.
- Knowledge and skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Knowledge and skills
Ability to work under pressure and manage complex situations
- Knowledge and skills
Competent in IV administration, cannulation and phlebotomy
- Knowledge and skills
Knowledge of safeguarding children
- Knowledge and skills
Knowledge of infection control.
- Knowledge and skills
Digital Literacy and ability to use NHS IT systems.
- Knowledge and skills
Competent to attend preterm deliveries
- Education and Training
Registered Nurse with professional registration and NMC pin
- Education and Training
Educated to degree level in nursing or equivalent experience
- Education and Training
Practice Assessor qualification
- Education and Training
Completion of a Practice Supervisor programme
- Education and Training
Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Education and Training
Neonatal QIS
- Education and Training
Newborn Life Support qualification
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of being in charge in a neonatal setting
- Knowledge and skills
Experience in mentoring and training junior staff.
- Knowledge and skills
Knowledge of NHS policies, procedures, and clinical governance frameworks.
- Knowledge and skills
In-depth understanding of FI care
- Education and Training
BFI Training
- Education and Training
Leadership and management
Job overview
Please Note:
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK independently, with a visa or immigration status that allows them to fulfil the full duration and type of contract offered. The Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
We are seeking an experienced Qualified in Specialty (QIS) Neonatal Nurse to work alongside our Band 6 team. Please note that achievement of Neonatal QIS is an essential requirement for this post and applicants who do not hold QIS will not be eligible for appointment. Candidates must also have a minimum of 2 years' neonatal experience at Band 5 level and at least 1 year of post-QIS experience.
We are an exceptionally busy Special Care Baby Unit with 22 cots, including 3 High Dependency cots and 4 Transitional Care cots. We support one of the busiest delivery suites within the Operational Delivery Network (ODN).
Our team is led by a supportive Neonatal Matron and experienced Band 7 Senior Sisters, alongside Practice Development Nurses, a Research Nurse and an Infant Feeding Lead. We are part of a wider neonatal workforce that includes Neonatal Outreach, Neonatal and Paediatric Consultants, and Allied Health Professionals.
We have received excellent feedback through GIRFT and Peer Review processes and are proud to have achieved Silver Bliss Baby Charter accreditation and Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) Stage 1 accreditation.
If you are a QIS-qualified Neonatal Nurse with the required experience and are looking to develop your career within a supportive, forward-thinking neonatal service, we would welcome your application.
Previous Applicants need not apply
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for coordinating the evidence based assessment of care needs, and carrying out these tasks. The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without supervision, and to coordinate training, supervision and mentorship of qualified and unqualified staff, under the guidance of the Senior Sister/Charge nurse. As the designated deputy the post holder is expected to deputise for, manage and coordinate the ward in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge nurse.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities include assessment of care needs and ensuring these are implemented whilst working in partnership with babies and their families. To be a support to families, carers, siblings and colleagues, ensuring any spiritual, psychological and emotional needs are met.
Post holder will ensure the smooth running of the ward, liaising with all members of the multidisciplinary teams to provide adequate discharge planning and support for families.
Follows and adheres to the NMC code of conduct, promotes and maintains a professional appearance and manner at all times in accordance with Trust policy.
Completes all mandatory training as outlined on Engage and by the Senior nursing team, encourages colleagues complete mandatory training and when needed help to deliver training.
Identifies in partnership with the Senior nurse/Charge nurse areas of practice where their role can be extended, to enhance the service provided for babies and their families. Participates in and co-ordinates teaching, research and audit projects.
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.
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This advert is for Registered Nurse Neonatal B6 with Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust in Dartford, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (neonatal) role. The advertised salary is Dependant on experience. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Oct 2026.
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