Neonatal Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals seeks an experienced Neonatal Nurse to lead nursing teams across the neonatal services, including ICUs and SCBU. You will ensure high-quality, evidence-based care is delivered consistently across all units and provide education and support to families.

The role emphasizes leadership, clinical governance, and collaboration with medical staff and allied health professionals to improve outcomes for newborns and families.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with neonatal experience.
• Commitment to family-centered care and Baby Friendly initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and professional development for neonatal staff.
• Ensure safe, evidence-based care across units.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Mentor junior staff through education and performance reviews.
• Develop and implement clinical protocols aligned with standards.
• Support families with education and emotional support.

Skills

Neonatal care

Clinical leadership

Family-centered care

Emergency resuscitation

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Due to internal promotion we seek to recruit an experienced Neonatal Nurse. St Helier's Neonatal Services comprise of 2 Intensive Care Unit cots, 4 High Dependency Unit cots, 8 Special Care cots, and 8 Transitional Care cots. In addition, Epsom Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) provides 6 Special Care cots. We are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for parents and families, enabling them to develop the confidence and skills to care for their babies. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to the principles of Family Integrated Care and actively support the unit's progression towards Baby Friendly Initiative and BLISS accreditation,

• Provide effective leadership and professional development for nursing and support staff within neonatal services.
• Ensure the delivery of safe, standardised, and evidence-based care consistently across all areas.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, compassion, and excellence in neonatal care., Provide expert clinical care, all babies receive safe, evidence based standardised care.
• Oversee the full cycle of neonatal care, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Mentor and support junior nursing staff through structured education, training, and performance reviews, fostering a culture of professional development and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including medical staff, allied health professionals, and families, to coordinate holistic and patient-centered care.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical protocols and policies, ensuring alignment with local and national standards and best practices.
• Provide compassionate emotional support and clear education to families, helping them understand their infant's condition, treatment plan, and ongoing care needs.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory and governance requirements.
• Respond promptly and effectively to emergency situations, demonstrating advanced expertise in neonatal resuscitation and critical care management. St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce