Neonatal Specialist Nurse | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Clinical Staff Member for their Neonatal Unit. The role requires significant experience in neonatal care, with responsibilities including patient assessments, individualized care plans, and mentorship of junior staff. This position is essential for delivering high-quality care and ensuring safety for infants in a critical environment. Interested applicants should demonstrate a commitment to clinical excellence and collaboration within the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with significant experience in neonatal care.
• Expert knowledge in assessing and caring for ill neonates.
• Proven ability to educate families on neonatal health.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of neonates.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Provide specialized nursing care for infants.
• Educate families on their infant's care.
• Administer medications and monitor patient safety.
• Coordinate comprehensive care with healthcare professionals.
• Respond to neonatal emergencies and provide resuscitation.
• Mentor junior staff and students.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Neonatal care

Patient monitoring

Family education

Documentation

Emergency response

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

The post holder will be a clearly identifiable senior clinical staff member, and team leader. They will have significant clinical experience, provide sound clinical expertise to their team, and deliver high quality care. They will be a role model for expert clinical care, and lead on specific projects and management functions as delegated by the Neonatal Unit Manager. They will role model the identified Trust values at all times.

In general settings, they will be assigned at the bedside, room leading within their designated nursery, supporting education requirements of the area and being a role model for team members whilst delivering and overseeing high standards of care.

In specialist settings, they will have a significant level of specialist neonatal clinical knowledge and expertise in neonatal care delivery, and will provide advice and guidance as well. The role may require supporting colleagues on the NICU at the Chelsea and Westminster site.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of neonates, monitoring vital signs and identifying any changes in their condition to ensure timely interventions.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, tailoring interventions to meet the unique needs of each infant.
• Provide specialised nursing care for infants with various medical conditions, including premature birth, respiratory distress and congenital anomalies, utilising advanced clinical skills and knowledge.
• Educate and support families regarding their infant's health, care needs and feeding practices, fostering a family‑centred approach to care.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed while monitoring for efficacy and potential side effects, ensuring patient safety at all times.
• Work closely with healthcare professionals, including neonatologists, paediatricians and other specialists, to coordinate comprehensive care and ensure optimal outcomes for neonates.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient care, including assessments, interventions and outcomes, in compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
• Respond swiftly and effectively to neonatal emergencies, employing advanced neonatal resuscitation techniques and protocols to stabilise infants in critical condition.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior nursing staff and students, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Ensure staff adhere to Trust protocols of care, e.g. infection control.
• Take continuing responsibility for the Unit in the absence of the coordinator.
• Assist in managing their clinical team within general clinical areas and of the total team in the absence of the manager, in line with Trust values.
• Develop and maintain effective communication and working relationships with other professional groups, and staff generally within the Division and the Trust.
• Assist in the delivery of induction/orientation of new staff.
• Act as a role model, ensuring staff work to Trust guidelines and values.
• Supervise, under the direction of their manager, the work of qualified and unqualified staff and learners.
• Provide clinical support and guidance to staff.
• Act as a resource for clinical knowledge to staff.
• Initiate action on complaints and incident management and responses, and assist in their investigation and resolution.
• Participate in recruitment and selection, and develop effective selection and interviewing skills.
• Undertake appraisals of staff, following training.
• Chair team meetings as required.
• Lead on specific projects, as indicated and agreed by manager.
• Have a working knowledge of budget arrangements for area, focusing on cost effectiveness and quality, to ensure maximum use of resources.
• Understand and manage local change with team members, including the embedding of new projects.

About the Trust

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30 million expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80 million Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid. We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Dec 2025.