Job 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.

Main duties of the job

 To be an expert practitioner, role modelling, demonstrating advance

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.

 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 Children’s Hospices

participate in discharge planning 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.

 active part in MDT ward rounds ensuring each baby’s home hospital is discussed in planning their care in order to arrange early transfers to baby’s local hospital. Update all relevant hospitals on the status of their babies in care at CW.

Working for our organisation

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.