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Neonatal Unit Sister/Charge Nurse
Role summary
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The Neonatal Unit Sister/Charge Nurse provides senior clinical and operational leadership for the neonatal service, supporting the care of premature and seriously ill newborns and their families. Requirements typically include current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse, substantial neonatal experience, relevant neonatal qualifications such as a neonatal nursing qualification, and evidence of leadership in an acute clinical environment. The successful candidate is expected to coordinate shifts, supervise and develop staff, maintain high standards of safeguarding and infection prevention, contribute to service improvement, and work closely with doctors, midwives and community teams. Strong communication, sound clinical judgement, compassion, resilience and the ability to manage complex situations are essential.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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About Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services across Torbay and the wider South Devon area. Its services include acute care at Torbay Hospital, community healthcare, maternity and neonatal care, outpatient services, and specialist support delivered across local communities. The Trust serves a diverse coastal and rural population and works closely with local authorities, primary care providers and partner organisations. As an NHS Foundation Trust, it combines publicly funded healthcare delivery with a degree of organisational independence and a strong focus on quality, patient safety and clinical improvement. Staff benefit from NHS employment conditions, professional development opportunities, pension arrangements and access to structured training. The organisation promotes compassionate care, teamwork, inclusion and partnership with patients and families.