# Registered Nurse Neonatal B6 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/registered-nurse-neonatal-b6/e04937a7-9a41-4d94-8a77-4c9c2a79c36f - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/registered-nurse-neonatal-b6/e04937a7-9a41-4d94-8a77-4c9c2a79c36f.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust - **Location:** Darent Valley Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Nurse (neonatal) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** Dependant on experience - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (Fully rotational) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-02T07:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-04T10:11:33.585Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Kent/Dartford/Dartford_Gravesham_NHS_Trust/Neonatal_SisterCharge_Nurse/Neonatal_SisterCharge_Nurse-v8273711 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8273711?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.dvh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - At least 2 years neonatal experience at band 5 and one year post QIS experience - Experience of using evidence based practice **Desirable** - Experience of being in charge in a neonatal setting ### Knowledge and skills **Essential** - Able to demonstrate clinical knowledge, skills and expertise - Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues - Strong leadership, decision-making, and organisational skills. - Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. - Ability to work under pressure and manage complex situations - Competent in IV administration, cannulation and phlebotomy - Knowledge of safeguarding children - Knowledge of infection control. - Digital Literacy and ability to use NHS IT systems. - Competent to attend preterm deliveries **Desirable** - Experience in mentoring and training junior staff. - Knowledge of NHS policies, procedures, and clinical governance frameworks. - In-depth understanding of FI care ### Education and Training **Essential** - Registered Nurse with professional registration and NMC pin - Educated to degree level in nursing or equivalent experience - Practice Assessor qualification - Completion of a Practice Supervisor programme - Evidence of Continuous Professional Development - Neonatal QIS - Newborn Life Support qualification **Desirable** - BFI Training - Leadership and management ## Documents - [our behaviours (pdf, 86.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2315) - [staff car parking (pdf, 70.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2307) - [neonatal band 6 jd (pdf, 579.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10589310) - [information for applicants (pdf, 92.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2308) - [staff benefits and incentives (png, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2309) ## 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.