Senior Sister - Charge Nurse | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in London is seeking a Neonatal Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to oversee daily clinical and operational management in the Neonatal unit. This role involves providing leadership, supporting staff development, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding policies. Candidates should have advanced nursing skills and experience in dealing with neonatal care. A supportive and inclusive work environment is assured.

Qualifications

• Expert practitioner in nursing premature and ill newborn babies.
• Ability to recognise deteriorations in clinical conditions.
• Experience in resolving patient/parent complaints.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily clinical and operational activities in the unit.
• Provide leadership and professional development to staff.
• Ensure compliance with Trust Safeguarding Policies.

Skills

Advanced communication

Expert nursing skills

Decision making

Job description

Overview

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.

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.
• 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.

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

This advert closes on Thursday 25 Sep 2025