Neonatal Lead Nurse Specialist

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust’s Newborn Services at St Mary’s Oxford Road Campus seeks a senior neonatal nurse (Band 7 Senior Sister) to provide clinical leadership and high-quality care for infants. You will rotate to support the unit, promote safety, and lead on improvements in practice.

The role focuses on leading a multidisciplinary team, mentoring staff, and driving effective care pathways within a cutting-edge neonatal service.

Qualifications

• Specialist Qualification as a neonatal nurse.
• Graduate.
• Mentoring and assessing or teaching qualification.
• Safeguarding Children.
• Enhanced Practice course.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the unit to ensure patient flow and capacity is optimised.
• Provide direct care to infants of varying dependency on rota.
• Lead on quality improvement and specialist interests to maintain high standards of care.

Skills

Neonatal nursing

Team leadership

Strong communication

Education

Graduate

Mentoring and assessing or teaching qualification

Safeguarding Children

Enhanced Practice course

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust’s Newborn Services at St Mary’s Oxford Road Campus seeks a senior neonatal nurse (Band 7 Senior Sister) to provide clinical leadership and high-quality care for infants. You will rotate to support the unit, promote safety, and lead on improvements in practice.

The role focuses on leading a multidisciplinary team, mentoring staff, and driving effective care pathways within a cutting-edge neonatal service.