Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge in a rewarding environment?

Applications are invited for Band 6 Registered Neonatal Nurses to work within our neonatal unit, for a fixed term.

We are looking for highly motivated, compassionate and enthusiastic nurses to join our neonatal nursing team. We have a full time position available (part-time considered), for individuals with a positive attitude and good communication skills.

Our Neonatal Unit is situated within Broomfield Hospital, and is part of the East of England Operational Delivery Network. The Neonatal Ward is a Level 2 Local Unit and offers comprehensive neonatal services, which include Intensive Care cots, High Dependency cots, Special Care cots, and a Transitional Care Service.

We have achieved Gold Award Bliss Accreditation. We strive to provide high quality, safe and effective care and are looking for someone with the vision, skill and enthusiasm to help take the unit forward.

We have Stage 2 BFI and continue to work towards stage 3.

Main duties of the job
As a Band 6 nurse, you will have the Neonatal Qualified in Speciality course, and be a senior member of the team and undertake the duties this entails. These duties include shift coordination, supporting junior colleagues and participating in the appraisal process.

All nurses on the neonatal unit have the opportunity to be actively involved in a link role and participate in study days/training for this in order to teach colleagues and develop various aspects of neonatal care. We also encourage and support learning opportunities for your continued professional development.

To be successful you will possess excellent organisational, communication and team working skills, and the ability to deliver high quality, holistic care with an emphasis on working in partnership with children and their families.

About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Qualification
Essential

• Nursing Registration
• Neonatal QIS course
• Newborn Life Support Course

Experience
Essential

• Demonstrable Neonatal Experience

Desirable

• Neonatal Band 6 Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Broomfield, Court Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Ward Manager / Senior Sister
Jackie Kane
jackie.kane3@nhs.net
03004435533

Details
Date posted: 25 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 a year
Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 390-WAC-BR-6934
Job locations: Broomfield, Court Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET, United Kingdom

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.