Junior Sister - Neonatal Unit

Are you an experienced neonatal nurse looking to take the next step in your career? We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Sister to join our dedicated team at the Somerset Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This role is perfect for a motivated and compassionate professional who is passionate about delivering outstanding care to sick and preterm infants and supporting their families during critical times. As a Junior Sister, you will lead nursing teams on shift, ensuring the highest standards of care for babies requiring intensive, high dependency, and special care. You will work closely with parents and carers, providing emotional support and teaching essential skills to help them care for their baby. This is a role where your expertise and leadership will make a real difference--not only to the infants in your care but also to their families and the wider multidisciplinary team. You will also play a key role in mentoring junior staff and students, supporting professional development, and contributing to service improvement. If you thrive in a fast-paced, highly specialised environment and are committed to excellence in neonatal care, we would love to hear from you.,

• Lead a team of nurses on shift, managing and delivering neonatal care.
• Provide specialist clinical interventions, including neonatal life support, blood gas analysis, venepuncture, and cannulation.
• Support and teach parents, empowering them to care for their baby.
• Communicate complex and sensitive information to families with empathy and clarity.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff and students, contributing to training and development.
• Ensure compliance with infection control, safeguarding, and Trust policies.
• Participate in discharge planning and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Deputise for the Sister in charge when required.
  
  At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer, Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.


• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.