Advert details
Salary (will be pro rated for less than full time): Band 7 - £49,387 - £56,515
Closing date: 26/11/2026
Location: The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 34.5 and 23.0
Division: Family, Diagnostics and Community
Additional salary information: Not specified

Job overview
We are seeking two experienced, motivated and compassionate Neonatal Senior Nurses to join our Neonatal Unit.

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced neonatal nurses who are ready to take on a senior clinical leadership role and contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality, family-centred neonatal care.

The successful candidates will provide visible clinical leadership, supporting the day-to-day operational management of the unit and acting as a senior clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team. They will work closely with the Neonatal Ward Manager and Matron to maintain high standards of care, patient safety, effective staffing, governance and staff development.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing senior clinical leadership and expert neonatal nursing support.
• Coordinating the unit and supporting safe staffing, patient flow and appropriate escalation.
• Promoting Family Integrated Care and ensuring babies and families remain at the heart of decision-making.
• Supporting staff through effective leadership, supervision, coaching and role modelling.
• Contributing to clinical governance, incident learning, audit and quality improvement.
• Supporting education, competency development and professional development across the neonatal nursing team.
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, documentation, infection prevention and medicines safety.
• Working collaboratively with neonatal medical staff, maternity, paediatrics, allied health professionals and community services.
• Supporting the Ward Manager and Matron in delivering the unit's operational priorities and service improvement plans.

We are looking for individuals who demonstrate strong neonatal clinical expertise, compassionate leadership, excellent communication skills and a commitment to continuous improvement. The successful candidates should be able to remain calm and effective in a busy clinical environment, support and motivate colleagues, and positively contribute to the development of the neonatal service.

Vacancies available:

• Band 7 Neonatal Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse – 34.5 hours per week
• Band 7 Neonatal Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse – 23 hours per week

Main duties of the job
As a Band 7 Senior Neonatal Nurse, you will:

• Provide visible, compassionate clinical leadership, acting as a positive role model for the neonatal nursing team.
• Coordinate the day-to-day running of the Neonatal Unit, ensuring safe staffing, appropriate skill mix, effective patient flow and timely escalation of clinical or operational concerns.
• Provide expert neonatal nursing care and clinical advice, supporting staff in the management of complex, critically ill and vulnerable babies.
• Promote a strong culture of patient safety, clinical excellence and Family Integrated Care, ensuring babies and families remain at the centre of care and decision-making.
• Support the Neonatal Ward Manager and Matron with the effective operational management and development of the service.
• Provide leadership during challenging situations, including clinical deterioration, emergencies, safeguarding concerns and periods of increased operational pressure.
• Support staff development through clinical supervision, coaching, teaching, competency assessment and reflective practice.
• Contribute to clinical governance, incident review, audit, risk management, quality improvement and implementation of learning.
• Ensure care is delivered in accordance with relevant Trust policies, professional standards and neonatal guidance.
• Promote effective multidisciplinary working across neonatal, maternity, paediatric, allied health professional and community services.
• Support a positive working environment that promotes staff wellbeing, inclusion, professional accountability and a culture of speaking up.
• Deputise for the Neonatal Ward Manager when required and contribute to the delivery of the unit's quality, workforce and service improvement priorities.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that's changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we're working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We're a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

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