Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse

As a Band 7 Senior Neonatal Nurse, you will:

Provide visible, compassionate clinical leadership, acting as a positive role model for the neonatal nursing team.

Coordinate the day-to-day running of the Neonatal Unit, ensuring safe staffing, appropriate skill mix, effective patient flow and timely escalation of clinical or operational concerns.

Provide expert neonatal nursing care and clinical advice, supporting staff in the management of complex, critically ill and vulnerable babies.

Promote a strong culture of patient safety, clinical excellence and Family Integrated Care, ensuring babies and families remain at the centre of care and decision-making.

Support the Neonatal Ward Manager and Matron with the effective operational management and development of the service.

Provide leadership during challenging situations, including clinical deterioration, emergencies, safeguarding concerns and periods of increased operational pressure.

Support staff development through clinical supervision, coaching, teaching, competency assessment and reflective practice.

Contribute to clinical governance, incident review, audit, risk management, quality improvement and implementation of learning.

Ensure care is delivered in accordance with relevant Trust policies, professional standards and neonatal guidance.

Promote effective multidisciplinary working across neonatal, maternity, paediatric, allied health professional and community services.

We are seeking two experienced, motivated and compassionate Neonatal Senior Nurses to join our Neonatal Unit .

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced neonatal nurses who are ready to take on a senior clinical leadership role and contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality, family-centred neonatal care.

The successful candidates will provide visible clinical leadership, supporting the day-to-day operational management of the unit and acting as a senior clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team. They will work closely with the Neonatal Ward Manager and Matron to maintain high standards of care, patient safety, effective staffing, governance and staff development.

We are looking for individuals who demonstrate strong neonatal clinical expertise, compassionate leadership, excellent communication skills and a commitment to continuous improvement. The successful candidates should be able to remain calm and effective in a busy clinical environment, support and motivate colleagues, and positively contribute to the development of the neonatal service.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

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The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Qualifications

Desirable: - Masters level qualification in Neonatal Nursing; - Advanced Clinical skills training; - NLS instructor; - Leadership training/course; -

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of incident investigation and governance processes; - Experience of workforce management and rostering; - Experience managing staff performance; -