Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Nurse to join the Neonatal team as the Lead Nurse, supporting the delivery of the Perinatal Strategy and play a key role in shaping the development of neonatal services. The Lead Nurse will work alongside the Perinatal Leadership team providing strategic, operational and clinical leadership, working collaboratively across maternity and neonatal services and within the Local Maternity and Neonatal System.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

• Provide senior professional leadership for the neonatal nursing service.
• Lead the development and delivery of high quality neonatal services.
• Work with the Neonatal clinical lead, Director of Midwifery, Modern Matron and operational managers to deliver service objectives.
• Lead or contribute to service improvement and transformation.
• Monitor quality, safety and governance.
• Manage and monitor local budgets and resources.
• Have overall responsibility for nursing workforce planning

About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details
Date posted: 26 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8b
Salary: £66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 218-NM-B8B-8247291
Job locations: UHCW NHS Trust, Coventry, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The Lead Nurse will provide credible and visible nurse leadership both within the clinical group and as a key member of the corporate nursing team. Together with the Clinical Director and Group Director of Operations, the Lead Nurse will be responsible for the supporting the delivery of the organisational strategy, the annual operational plan and financial performance and in addition, provide clear operational leadership in patient flow / discharge planning.

Within this context, the Lead Nurse will work within the group on quality, safety and patient experience, and any corporate objectives that reflect the Chief Nursing Officer portfolio.

The Lead Nurse may be required to lead on corporate issues outside their immediate sphere of responsibility in order to achieve the corporate objectives of the Trust.

Through living trust values, the Lead Nurse will demonstrate their passion for continuous improvement towards world class.

For further details please see the attached job description.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• 1st level Registered Nurse
• Current NMC registration
• Masters Degree or working towards or equivalent experience and evidence of working at a senior nursing level relevant clinical experience.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Lean or other improvement methodologies

Experience
Essential

• Substantial senior nursing / midwifery experience
• Proven record of leading and effectively managing change across organisations
• Evidence of leadership development

Desirable

• Project management experience
• Experience of implementing Lean methodologies

Knowledge & Skills
Essential

• Expert knowledge of the post's area of responsibility
• Sound knowledge of NHS agenda
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of current issues in nursing & midwifery
• Well-developed leadership skills
• Persuasive with strong influencing skills and the ability to manage conflict
• Highly developed problem-solving, critical appraisal and decision making skills
• Patient focused
• Highly developed motivational skills and strong commitment to staff involvement and empowerment
• Ability to work within and understand the context in which the Trust operates
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines
• Ability to manage the translation of strategic intent into operational reality
• Basic IT skills

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below)
• Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address: UHCW NHS Trust, Coventry, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Director of Midwifery, Mara Tonks, Mara.Tonks@uhcw.nhs.uk, 02476967394

Details
Date posted: 26 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8b
Salary: £66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 218-NM-B8B-8247291
Job locations: UHCW NHS Trust, Coventry, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom

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