Senior Sister - Neonatal Unit

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital trust in Greater London is seeking a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse for its Neonatal Unit. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team of nurses, ensuring high standards of care and supporting staff development. Required qualifications include a registered nurse status, mentorship qualification, and substantial experience in Neonatology. The position offers a competitive salary range of £53,751 to £60,651 per annum and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with neonatal qualification and mentorship experience required.
• Extensive clinical experience in Neonatology is essential.
• Ability to adapt to changing clinical situations is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the nursing team and manage the clinical area.
• Ensure high standards of nursing care and patient well-being.
• Act as a role model and provide effective leadership.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Multi-disciplinary working

Leadership skills

Budget management

Audit experience

Basic IT skills

Education

Registered Nurse – Adult or Child Branch

Post registration qualification in mentorship

Current NALs certificate

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Go back King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Sister/Charge Nurse - Neonatal Unit

The closing date is 28 January 2026

We are looking to recruit an experienced nurse able to lead our expert team of clinical staff as part of our dynamic, highly reputable multidisciplinary team.

As a senior sister you should hold both a neonatal and mentorship qualification and have previous experience at band 6.

We pride ourselves in developing leaders for the future and as such, will enhance your leadership and management skills through individualised professional leadership and clinical development.

Our nurses have the responsibility for planning, managing and coordinating clinical care for babies requiring high levels of nursing care and supporting staff to develop these skills on the unit.

The Future The Neonatal Unit at the Princess Royal University Hospital has started re‑designation to an LNU on top of a major redesign and refurbishment of the unit with the provision of additional cots and improved service to the population. Why not come and be a part of a fantastic unit at this exciting time?

Our goal to be a hospital of choice by improving all aspects of the patient experience which relies upon us having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient focused workforce.

Why not work for an Acute Trust committed to flexible working and diversity in employment?

Main duties of the job

• To act as a professional role model
• To lead and co‑ordinate the nursing team, taking continuing responsibility for the management and organisation of the clinical area
• To have continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care
• To ensure a high standard of nursing care and the well‑being of patients at all times

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust‑wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person‑centred, digitally‑enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• To work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, Trust Policies and Procedures
• To act as an expert for the care of neonates/infants, providing effective leadership and acting as a positive role model
• To set agreed standards of nursing care and to monitor them and take action to improve if necessary
• To communicate effectively with patients, their parents/carers and all healthcare personnel
• To promote a holistic and multi‑disciplinary approach to care, ensuring continuity of care
• In conjunction with senior nurses within care group, to develop clinical policies and protocols relevant to the area, ensuring that practice is evidence based

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse – Adult or Child Branch
• Formal qualification diploma/degree or working at this level and able to critically analyse situations
• Post registration qualification in mentorship or ENB 997/998 or equivalent
• Current NALs certificate or willingness to undertake

SKILLS

• Evidence of utilising evidence‑based practice and writing guidelines
• Evidence of effective multi‑disciplinary working.
• Has demonstrated leadership skills in a supervisory/team leader context
• Demonstrates evidence of developing innovative practice and of being proactive in the management of change.
• Basic IT and computer skills (EPIC)
• Experience in budgetary management and control, or the willingness to acquire this
• Experience of audit.
• Previous involvement in quality initiatives.

Personal attributes

• Has the ability to adapt to changing situations
• Demonstrates commitment to high standards of patient care and service delivery
• Highly self‑motivated – possesses high standards of attainable goals, to be more effective and efficient.
• Flexibility – to be able to adapt relentlessly to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing situations and environment
• Able to relate to patients and parents from diverse backgrounds
• Customer focussed – committed to ensuring a positive hospital experience for patients and their family

Knowledge and Experience

• Extensive clinical experience in Neonatology / Neonatal Care
• Able to demonstrate continuing professional development and commitment to professional development of others
• Awareness of current developments and national policy in own clinical specialty.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding policies and procedures and ability to refer concerns appropriately
• Can analyse and interpret information in an effective manner and exercise sound judgment

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.

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£53,751 to £60,651 a year Per annum, including HCA (Pro rata)