Neonatal Unit Lead Nurse | Clinical Leader & Educator

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 6 Neonatal Nurse to lead the Newborn Care Unit team. You will provide evidence-based nursing, champion family-inclusive care and coordinate complex discharge planning.

You will collaborate with medical staff to deliver safe, compassionate care, mentor learners, and ensure adherence to NMC guidelines while supporting colleagues in challenging situations.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Children's) or Registered Nurse (Adult) or Registered Midwife with ongoing NMC revalidation.
• Recognised qualification in Neonatal Nursing Practice (QIS).

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership ensuring high standard of evidence-based nursing and family-integrated care for babies and families.
• Educate and support families.
• Supervise and mentor pre/post registration students and junior staff.
• Maintain NMC Code compliance and participate in MDT care.
• Organise safe transfer of babies within/between hospitals.

Skills

Neonatal nursing

Clinical leadership

Family centred care

Education & training

NMC registered

Education

NMC Neonatal Nursing Practice qualification

Tools

Nursing documentation systems (EPR)

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 6 Neonatal Nurse to lead the Newborn Care Unit team. You will provide evidence-based nursing, champion family-inclusive care and coordinate complex discharge planning.

You will collaborate with medical staff to deliver safe, compassionate care, mentor learners, and ensure adherence to NMC guidelines while supporting colleagues in challenging situations.