Neonatal Sister/Charge Nurse in Wolverhampton

Join us for a Neonatal Sister / Charge Nurse role at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and forward‑thinking neonatal Nurse with band 6 skills to support transitional care at New Cross Hospital. The role involves overseeing neonatal care across intensive, high‑dependency, special care and transitional cot areas, and contributing to a high‑quality, evidence‑based service.

Key Responsibilities

• Practice within an ethical framework focused on the well‑being and safety of patients and clients.
• Accountably assess care needs, develop personalised care plans, and implement and evaluate care without supervision.
• Lead a team and coordinate the clinical area in the absence of the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse, reinforcing compassion, dignity and respect.
• Act as a change agent, integrating evidence‑based practice to improve clinical effectiveness.
• Support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse to maintain a culture that protects patients from harm and ensures continuous quality improvement.
• Promote a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors, ensuring compliance with health and safety, infection prevention, clinical governance, risk management and incident reporting.
• Maintain high‑standard record‑keeping in line with NMC, HCPC, national legislation and local standards.
• Administer medicines timely, observe patients, and communicate effectively with the multi‑professional team.
• Assess risks, use protocols to minimise them, monitor standards, and take corrective action when required.
• Report incidents and near misses promptly, taking action to minimise future risk.
• Contribute to evidence‑based protocols, policies and clinical guidelines, and critically appraise research to improve practice.
• Ensure an effective patient journey, planning and coordinating care, promoting safe discharge and optimising communication with inter‑disciplinary and inter‑agency teams.
• Support continuous quality improvement through audit, patient feedback and team reflection.
• Coordinate nursing/midwifery interventions, advise on clinical decisions, and monitor quality of care in the absence of the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse.
• Advocate for patients, ensuring safe and harm‑free care and a culture of person‑centred care.
• Work within non‑medical prescribing/administration standards where appropriate.
• Maintain visible presence within ward/department, communicate with patients, relatives and carers, promote transparency and equality.
• Develop care and services, support senior staff, and ensure effective systems to capture patient/carer feedback and manage complaints.
• Treat everyone with dignity and humanity, show compassion and sensitivity in care.
• Act as a positive role model, promote a supportive ethos, empower staff, and influence care delivery positively.
• Support appraisal processes, personal development plans, workforce development, and professional revalidation.
• Participate in change management, continuous improvement cycle, and robust communication networks.
• Ensure health and safety and work collaboratively with colleagues, patients, and clients.
• Support the learning and development of junior staff, including orientation, induction, and ongoing training.
• Manage delegation, accept responsibility and accountability, and ensure compliance with professional standards.
• Participate in recruitment, sickness, absence and performance management of the nursing team.
• Support E‑rostering, KPI compliance, and contribute to organisational objectives.
• Act up in the absence of the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse and support organisational culture and professional strategy.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• Neonatal Intensive Care Course (Qualified in Speciality)
• Successful completion of Mentor or Supervisor and Assessor course
• Evidence of further and continuous professional development (CPD)
• 6 months post‑course experience on NNU

Desirable Qualifications

• Management Course

Employment Details

• Date posted: 09 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: 6
• Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata for part time
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part‑time
• Reference number: 225‑DIV1‑7308929‑A
• Job location: New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP

Additional Information

• Disability: This role is open to all applicants.
• The post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
• Certificate of Sponsorship: UK skilled worker sponsorship is considered.
• UK Registration: Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

• Employer: Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
• Address: New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP
• Website: https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/