Senior Charge Nurse

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Plymouth is seeking a Senior Neonatal Nursing Sister to provide specialist clinical care and leadership in a Level 3 neonatal unit. The role offers the opportunity to lead teams, champion quality improvement, and ensure high standards of patient care. Ideal candidates will have a relevant First Level Qualification and experience in neonatal intensive care. This part-time position comes with a competitive salary and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in neonatal intensive care in a similar role.
• Current Registration with NMC.
• Recognised Qualification in Speciality course.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage nursing and support teams.
• Deliver evidence-based care in the neonatal unit.
• Promote a positive and professional working environment.

Skills

Customer care in clinical setting

Management and leadership skills

Competent in numeracy and literacy

Education

First Level Qualification – RGN, RSCN, RN Child Branch

Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

This opportunity is for a Senior Neonatal Nursing Sister within a Level 3 neonatal unit. The role involves providing specialist neonatal clinical care and leadership for the nursing team with a particular specialist interest in Quality Improvement.

• Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.

In This Role, You Will:

• Lead and manage nursing and support teams, driving high standards of patient care.
• Champion infection prevention and control, clinical governance and evidence based practice.
• Act as a role model, demonstrating Trust values and accountable clinical practice.
• Support staff through training, development and performance management, ensuring a confident and competent workforce.

About Us

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. We recognise that work‑life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.

Job Details

• Date posted: 07 October 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year (Pro Rata)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 216-AM-W7506059
• Location: University Hospitals Plymouth, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge and clinical nursing practice by delivering evidence-based care.
• Lead, co‑ordinate and manage the tertiary service workload using expert clinical judgement and decision-making skills, in collaboration where required with the service consultant whilst maintaining safe standards of care.
• Competent in the use of medical devices and responsible for the correct use of specialist equipment by the multidisciplinary team.
• Promote a positive and professional working environment.
• Provide clinical supervision to staff.
• Lead emergency situations within the clinical practice areas where appropriate.
• Liaise with and report to the multidisciplinary team in the provision of family‑centred care.
• Identify, manage and refer appropriately infants requiring Safeguarding assessment.
• Co‑ordinate and manage infant discharge/transfer to other care services.
• Encourage parents and carers to be actively involved in the planning and delivery of care to their infant.
• Responsible for the development, implementation and compliance with local policies and guidelines.
• Promote health education within the clinical area for families.
• Act as a role model in practising evidence-based nursing care.

Qualifications

• Essential: First Level Qualification – RGN, RSCN, RN Child Branch; Current Registration with NMC; Recognised Qualified in Speciality course.
• Desirable: Degree in Nursing; Working towards degree/MSc.

Knowledge & Experience

• Essential: Demonstrable experience in neonatal intensive care in a similar role; Management and leadership skills; Demonstrable experience in recruitment, selection and personnel management.
• Desirable: Proven knowledge of HR processes; Proven knowledge and demonstrable experience of hospital budgets/funds.

Aptitude and Abilities

• Essential: Incorporates customer care in the clinical setting; Competent in numeracy and literacy.
• Desirable: Participation in research and audit projects.

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled work sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
University Hospitals Plymouth, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH
Website: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/