York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Neonatal Senior Staff Nurse
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Band 6 Neonatal Sister – Permanent Role
About the Role
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Neonatal Sister to join the nursing team at the Local Neonatal Unit at York Hospital, where the successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team of around 40 nurses caring for infants from 27 weeks gestation or 800g.
The Unit Chart:
- 15 cots, including:
- 2 for ICU treatment
- Level 2 Local Neonatal Unit, supporting tertiary expertise in the Yorkshire and Humber region.
In the absence of the Unit Manager, this role includes management responsibility—meeting key demands in team leadership, HR skills, and organisational development for the broader trust.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee the running of the neonatal unit autonomously when required.
- Possess up-to-date knowledge of neonatal practice, HR, and progressive advancements within the NHS.
- Provide clinical expertise of infants from high-risk pregnancies through to post-developmental care.
- Mentor and support junior staff in delivering consistent, high-quality care—evidence of rennual or mentor qualifications would be highly advantageous.
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Person Specification
- NMC registration (UK) with proven post-registration neonatal experience (min. 2 years).
- Registration with the NMC and a Neonatal Qualification in Specialty.
- Ability to prioritise patient workload and demonstrate clear communication skills (written/verbal).
- Leadership potential: Proactive attitude to personal and team professional development, with enthusiasm for continuous learning.
- Aual management will be advantageous but may be supplemented via trained development.
The Organisation: York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Serving a population of 800,000+ across North Yorkshire, YO5 and NE Yorkshire regions.
Values: Our clinical team embodies Kindness, Openness and Excellence—core to exceptional patient service.
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Likely to appeal to:
- Those seeking dynamic rural/urban care environments (York cited as a UK’s best cities).
- Critical Care provisions in an Largest Provider cadre with a sustaining 9 hospital sites and safety culture.
Your Supportive Team
Within Children’s Health Directory (CG5) you’ll proudly work alongside:
- Children’s ward teams
- Children’s Assessment Unit
- Paediatric Emergency Department
- Children’s Community Nursing Teams
- Specialised Nurse Teams—including:
- Epilepsy, Diabetes, Asthma, CF, Allergy
- Bowel & Bladder
- Special School Nurses
You will report to Neonatal Manager Gail Lindley (g.gail.lindley2@NHS.netextension|phone|contact details extended).
Contact for informals/time visits:
- Name: Gail Lindley
- Job Title: Neonatal Manager
- Email: gail.lindley2@nhs.net
- Telephone: 01904 726005
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