Band 7 Neonatal Charge Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 30/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
Candidates needing sponsorship are encouraged to apply.
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“Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This role is for an experienced, dynamic, and compassionate neonatal nursing leader to provide clinical and operational leadership within the neonatal service. The successful candidate will ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and family-centred care, jointly managing the Neonatal Unit and Caring Together Scheme. They will lead and develop nursing practice, maintain high standards of quality and safety, and support staff development. The position involves overseeing workforce planning, performance management, and service improvement initiatives, fostering a positive culture of learning and inclusion.
Key responsibilities
- Provide visible clinical and operational leadership within the neonatal service.
- Ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and family-centred care in line with Royal Free London's World Class Values.
- Have joint responsibility for the operational management and service delivery of the Neonatal Unit and Caring Together Scheme.
- Lead and develop nursing practice, maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and patient experience.
- Oversee workforce planning, staff development, performance management, and service improvement initiatives.
- Promote a positive culture of learning, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.
- Registered Children's Nurse / RGN
- NMC Registration
- Neonatal Qualification in Specialty (QIS)
- Degree in Nursing or equivalent evidence of academic achievement; evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to neonatal care and leadership
- Current neonatal clinical competence, including Neonatal Advanced Life Support or equivalent relevant training
- Mentorship, practice assessor/supervisor or equivalent educational qualification
- Experience of working in neonates, some of which is at a junior managerial level.
- Experience managing competing priorities, changing workloads, staffing pressures and operational demands within a complex clinical environment.
- Experience of managing staff performance, appraisal, attendance and wellbeing in line with Trust policies.
- Experience identifying training needs and supporting workforce development programmes.
- Experience of working within a team and of developing good working relationships with internal and external staff at all levels
- Experience of managing safeguarding concerns and referrals and applying safeguarding children policies and procedures.
- Experience collecting, interpreting and presenting data, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience coordinating discharge planning and working in partnership with parents/carers.
- Experience leading or contributing to change management, quality improvement, audit, service development or improvement initiatives.
- Knowledge of clinical governance frameworks and use of quality data to improve care.
- Experience of managing safety events and knowledge of patient safety systems including PSIRF and escalation processes.
- Experience of writing or contributing to development/writing of guideline or SOP (Standard Operating Procedure
- Experience supporting staff development, supervision and appraisal processes.
- Experience of workforce planning, roster management, sickness absence management and safe staffing escalation.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively in complex situations
- Highly organised, able to prioritise competing demands, manage deadlines and work effectively under pressure
- Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, develop, support and motivate staff and articulate a clear vision for high-quality neonatal care.
- Confident use of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, with accurate documentation and datahandling skills.
- Able to use initiative, make sound decisions and work with appropriate autonomy while recognising when escalation is required
- Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Compassionate, approachable and family-centred.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills.
- Resilient and able to work effectively under pressure.
- Positive role model with professional credibility and integrity
- Flexible, adaptable and able to lead change effectively
- Committed to quality improvement, patient safety and service excellence
Desirable criteria
- Master's qualification or equivalent or working towards qualification
- Experience of managing resources, budgets or delegated financial responsibilities
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £55,524 – £62,652 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 9d
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Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Band 7 Neonatal Charge Nurse
The closing date is 30 September 2026
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and compassionate neonatal nursing leader to join our team and play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding care for babies and their families. The successful candidate will provide visible clinical and operational leadership within the neonatal service, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and family-centred care in line with Royal Free London's World Class Values.
The postholder will have joint responsibility with the other Neonatal Unit Charge Nurses and Ward Manager for the operational management and service delivery of the Neonatal Unit and Caring Together Scheme. They will be responsible for leading and developing nursing practice, maintaining high standards of quality, safety and patient experience, and supporting staff to deliver evidence-based care. They will oversee workforce planning, staff development, performance management and service improvement initiatives, while promoting a positive culture of learning, inclusion and continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate will be an effective team player who can work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, inspire and develop others, manage change and drive improvements in patient safety and service delivery. They will demonstrate strong lea
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