Neonatal Charge Nurse | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a dedicated Neonatal Charge Nurse to lead a team of nursing professionals. This role involves ensuring high standards of care, compliance with regulations, and enhancing family-centered practices. The ideal candidate will have experience in neonatal nursing and strong leadership skills. This position offers opportunities for career development in a vibrant work environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
• Experience in neonatal care is essential.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate nursing staff in delivering care.
• Monitor practice and effect of nursing actions.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies.

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for a Neonatal Charge Nurse to work in liaison with the Ward Manager and other Charge Nurses. You will lead and co-ordinate a dedicated team of nursing and support staff in the delivery of a high standard of nursing care. In the absence of the Ward Manager you will be responsible for the effective deployment of ward/department resources including manpower.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to NMC Code of Practice at all times and ensure ward compliance with and application of hospital policies and procedures. Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of Governance systems in the ward/department relating to Risk Management, Health and Safety and Controls Assurance.
• To monitor the practice and effectiveness of nursing actions, ensuring these are carried out with full regard for the safety of the patient and staff involved.
• To ensure that delegation of tasks is performed equitably, effectively, in accordance with the nurse’s individual skills, development needs and within clear parameters of responsibility.
• To ensure effective communication within the team and externally throughout the 24 hour period.
• To ensure feedback mechanisms are in place, directing and encouraging as appropriate.
• To provide specialist nursing advice or nursing practice within the ward/department, and provide advice to other wards/departments within the Trust.
• To evaluate the effects of nursing actions and plan improvements for the benefit of the service.
• To identify opportunities for improvement in services and where appropriate implement change process.
• To support the practice of family centered care and enhance parental / carer’s participation in care.

Our ambition

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Application

For further details, please refer to the attached job description and personal specification.

We look forward to your application.

This advert closes on Sunday 14 Sep 2025