Senior Sister - Charge Nurse

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospital as a Neonatal Senior Sister/Charge Nurse, responsible for managing clinical areas and staff development in neonatal services. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure best practices and compliance. A commitment to diversity and equal opportunities is fundamental, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Must have a Registered Nurse Qualification.
• Experience in neonatal care is essential.
• Strong leadership and team management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical and operational management of neonatal services.
• Provide leadership and support to nursing and support staff.
• Ensure compliance with Safeguarding policies.

Skills

Leadership

Professional Development

Clinical Management

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Specialized Neonatal Training

Job description

The Neonatal Senior Sister/Charge Nurse will be responsible for the daily clinical and operational management of the clinical areas and the professional development of the staff within those areas. The Neonatal Senior Sister/Charge Nurse will provide support to all staff and will be required to work in partnership with all multi-disciplinary teams. You will be responsible for providing leadership and professional development for the nursing and support workers within the services

You will work with the Neonatal Matron and paediatric senior nurses to develop best practice and ensure that there is consistency across the directorate. In collaboration with the relevant senior nursing team and Matrons, they will be required to provide senior nursing cover for Neonatal unit.

You will also be expected to ensure all staff are compliant with the Trust Safeguarding Policies and procedures.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation 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 clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

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

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: REBECCA DAVIES Job title: Matron Neonatal Services cross site Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07800580491