Neonatal Clinical Lead Nurse
Closing date: 14 April 2026
We are looking for an experienced and confident Neonatal Nurse to join our team as a Band 7 Clinical Lead, providing expert clinical leadership across the neonatal units at the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB). This is a key role for a highly skilled practitioner who thrives in a fast‑paced clinical environment and is passionate about supporting staff to deliver exceptional neonatal care.
As a Clinical Lead, you will be a visible and accessible presence on the unit, taking charge of the clinical area, coordinating safe and effective care, and ensuring high standards are consistently maintained. You will provide clinical expertise, act as a point of escalation for complex situations, and support staff to deliver high‑quality, family‑centred care.
Main duties
- Effective and visible leadership on our two neonatal units and cross‑site neonatal service.
- Take nursing responsibility for the 26‑cot Local Neonatal Unit at Royal Derby Hospital, the 8‑cot Special Care Baby Unit at Queens Hospital Burton and the newly commissioned Transitional Care units.
- Ensure high standards of nursing care, patient safety and positive patient experience across both sites.
- Serve as an exemplar role model for the Nursing Team, steering their development and support.
Qualifications
- Current NMC registration.
- Demonstrable post‑registration Band 6 experience in neonatal nursing.
- Qualified in neonatal speciality with recent clinical and leadership experience.
- RSCN/RN/RM with significant post‑qualification experience in neonatal critical care.
- NLS qualification.
- Neonatal nursing specialist course.
- Experience mentoring and developing staff.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Effectively communicate complex and sensitive information to staff, relatives and patients.
- Provide and receive complex, sensitive information such as safeguarding.
- Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team.
Skills and Ability
- Identify and solve problems, analyse, compare and interpret information before reaching a judgement and making a decision.
- Prioritise problems and assess associated clinical risks.
- Effective communication and report writing skills.
Benefits
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
- On‑going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will need to be made to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Visa and Sponsorship
We may not be able to provide sponsorship for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa.
About us
Our fundamental values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work. We are committed to providing exceptional care to our communities.
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