Senior Sister / Charge Nurse

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust is seeking a Senior Sister / Charge Nurse for their Neonatal unit. You will be responsible for clinical management and staff development, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high standards of care. The role requires a Registered Nurse with specialization in neonatal care and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification required.
• Post-registration qualification relevant to neonatal care or equivalent.
• Master’s Degree or working towards one preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily clinical and operational activities of the neonatal unit.
• Ensure compliance with Trust Safeguarding Policies.
• Support and lead nursing and support staff.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Clinical governance

Risk management

Education

Registered Nurse (Child/Adult)

Master's Degree or working towards one

Post-registration qualification relevant to neonatal care

Recognised Mentorship/Teaching qualification

Job description

Go back Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Sister / Charge Nurse

The closing date is 02 July 2025

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

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

To be an expert practitioner, role modelling, demonstrating advanced communication and nursing skills, using expert knowledge and decision making skills in nursing premature and ill new born babies.

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To recognise deteriorations in clinical conditions and initiate a rapid and appropriate response.

To be accountable for nursing practice and take every opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence of staff.

To have responsibility for resolving patient/parent complaints relating to clinical care/operational issues within the area.

To make an assessment of the neonate and families psychological and social needs, implementing an agreed management plan including appropriate referral.

To promote communication between primary and secondary health care providers and Chelsea & Westminster Foundation Trust, as well as the non-statutory sector of Childrens Hospices.

To participate in discharge planning from hospital to community services and the families home, ensuring a seamless and smooth process. Ensuring care planning is comprehensive and effective.

Working in collaboration with the Neonatal MDT support the transition for babies who are referred to other inpatient services and provide support for families during the transition process.

Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Child/Adult)
• Degree/Diploma in Higher Education
• Post registration qualification relevant to the area of speciality or equivalent Neonatal Intensive Care qualification
• Master's Degree or working towards one
• Recognised Mentorship/Teaching qualification
• Willingness to undertake leadership/management course

Experience

• Experience working within Community Team
• Relevant Post registration experience working as an experienced Band 6
• Experience of excellence in leading all/part of a clinical team in practice
• Experience of teaching and supporting learners/staff etc
• Wide range of clinical experience
• Experience of clinical supervision
• Managing clinical team

Skills and knowledge

• Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of specialty and excellence in care delivery
• Proven leadership and deputizing skills in clinical area
• Proven knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management
• Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contracts including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness
• Experience of data collection for quality monitoring/audit
• Experience of risk management/assessment
• Understanding of clinical audits and governance
• Experience of using databases
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Experience with team working
• Involvement in clinical audits and clinical governance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£54,320 to £60,981 a yearper annum incl. HCAS