Senior Neonatal Nurse — Lead Shifts & Mentorship (London)

HCA Healthcare UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Staff Nurse for the Neonatal Unit at The Portland Hospital. The role involves ensuring high standards of clinical care, mentoring staff, and advocating for patients. Candidates must be a registered nurse with neonatal care experience. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with career development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Must have NMC Child Registered Nurse and Qualified in Speciality Training.
• Experience in a Neonatal Unit, including labour ward deliveries post-qualification.
• Must hold Neonatal Life Support provider status.
• Experience supervising students and leading shifts is essential.
• Understanding of safeguarding issues required.
• Must possess teaching and mentoring experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills needed.
• Experience with clinical governance and audits.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of clinical care in the Neonatal Unit.
• Support day-to-day operations and mentor junior staff.
• Lead shifts and advocate for patient safety.
• Implement and evaluate holistic care plans.
• Participate in audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

NMC Child Registered Nurse (RN Child / RSCN)

Experience within a Neonatal Unit

Neonatal Life Support

Supervising and assessing students

Safeguarding issues understanding

Teaching and mentoring experience

Excellent communication

Clinical governance and audits experience

Education

Qualified in Speciality Training (SCBU, HDU and ICU modules)

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Staff Nurse for the Neonatal Unit at The Portland Hospital. The role involves ensuring high standards of clinical care, mentoring staff, and advocating for patients. Candidates must be a registered nurse with neonatal care experience. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with career development opportunities in a supportive environment.