Neonatal Junior Sister/Charge Nurse | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 06 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 November 2025 |
| Location: | Pembury, TN2 4QJ |
| Company: | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7509837/359-7509837-T4 |
Summary
Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway ICB.
We are a Level 2 unit with 18 cots; 3 Intensive Care, 8 High Dependency and 7 Special care cots, and are part of the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Neonatal Network. We are proud to be Platinum Bliss accredited and BFI stage 2.
We are looking for a dynamic Band 6 neonatal nurse qualified in speciality. A minimum of 6 months experience post qualification is required.
Are you enthusiastic, highly motivated and looking to join a friendly team? As an experienced nurse, you will be responsible for the delivery of high quality, evidence-based care to babies and their families.
Your role will involve working clinically, taking charge of the Neonatal Unit for your shift and liaising with the multi-disciplinary team. We will provide you with opportunities to develop your clinical and managerial skills, as well as supporting you in continuing professional development.
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
• At least 27 days of annual leaveplus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
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Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level.(Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
This advert closes on Thursday 16 Oct 2025