Senior Neonatal Practitioner in Chester

Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week. We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 6 Neonatal Nurse to join our neonatal unit at Countess of Chester Hospital, Chester. This is a pivotal time to become part of our dynamic service within the new Women and Children's Building featuring a purpose-built neonatal unit designed to support our Family Integrated Care model. Our unit is committed to delivering holistic, family-centred care, empowering parents to become active and confident partners in their baby's journey through structured, competency-based education and support.

Main duties:

• As a Senior Neonatal Nurse, you will provide and coordinate high-quality, evidence-based clinical care.
• You will lead the unit during shifts, ensuring safe and effective practice.
• Collaborate closely with the multi-disciplinary team and Neonatal Network to drive excellent outcomes for babies and families.

About the Trust and Location:

The Trust’s services are provided from three locations: Countess of Chester Hospital, Ellesmere Port Hospital, and Tarporley War Memorial Hospital. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs thousands of staff to deliver care to a population across Chester, West Cheshire, Ellesmere Port, Neston and parts of Wales. The Trust works within the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System and with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The role is based at Countess of Chester Hospital, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1UL.

Details:

• Date posted: 04 February 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year pa
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: -A

Job responsibilities:

See Job Description For Further Details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence and values. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs will be deducted from salary over the first three months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as we may close the vacancy before the advertised date. Good luck with your application.

Person Specification:

Essential Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in nursing
• Qualified in Specialty - Neonatal
• Newborn Life Support Course
• Teaching and assessing qualification/ mentorship or equivalent

Desirable:

• R23 - Enhancing Neonatal Practice
• Leadership qualification or equivalent

Essential – Knowledge and Experience:

• Post-registration experience in specialty, including a minimum of 6 months post QIS
• Ability to co-ordinate & prioritise own workload, and that of others
• Knowledge of professional and NHS issues, and an understanding of corporate objectives

Desirable – Knowledge and Experience:

• Ability to manage complex problems and situations

Essential – Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues at all levels of the organisation, and within the network
• Ability to communicate with families of varying levels of understanding
• Ability to present written information in a logical manner

Desirable – Skills and Abilities:

• Initiation and implementation of change

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Certificate of Sponsorship and UK Registration:

Applications from job seekers who require Skilled worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. UK registration with the appropriate body is required for this post.

Employer details:

Employer name: Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Countess of Chester Hospital, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1UL