Neonatal Nursing: Strategic Leader & Quality Champion

Cambridge University Hospitals; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site leisure facilities

Discounted bus travel

Park and Ride free

Staff pod break spaces

On-site café

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Head of Neonatal Nursing to provide strategic leadership across the neonatal pathway at Addenbrooke's and The Rosie. You will lead nursing teams, oversee governance, quality, workforce planning and professional development, and collaborate with regional partners to deliver safe, compassionate care for babies and families.

The role requires a registered nurse or midwife with master’s level education, evidence of CPD, and a track

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Midwife with current NMC registration.
• Educated to Master’s degree level or equivalent.
• Evidence of recent continuing professional development.
• Qualification in Speciality (QIS).
• Senior neonatal leadership experience within an NHS provider.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible, credible leadership to neonatal nursing teams and oversee PaNDR.
• Lead standards, governance and patient safety using data to drive improvements.
• Oversee safe staffing, workforce planning and budget management without compromising care.
• Represent neonatal services in regional partnerships and champion evidence-based practice.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Quality improvement

Governance

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Staff development

Communication

Change management

Presentation to governance

Research & innovation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

NMC registered professional (Nurse or Midwife)

Master’s degree or equivalent

CPD evidenced

Speciality qualification (QIS)

Job description

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Head of Neonatal Nursing to provide strategic leadership across the neonatal pathway at Addenbrooke's and The Rosie. You will lead nursing teams, oversee governance, quality, workforce planning and professional development, and collaborate with regional partners to deliver safe, compassionate care for babies and families.

The role requires a registered nurse or midwife with master’s level education, evidence of CPD, and a track