Senior Nurse for Neonatal Services


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£58,379 to £65,723 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Gurnos, CF42 9DT
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Aug 2026
Closing date:	9 Sept 2026

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Summary

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The post holder will provide operational, professional and clinical leadership across Neonatal Services, ensuring safe, effective, high-quality care and the efficient use of resources. They will hold responsibility for service governance, workforce management, budget oversight, performance delivery and continuous improvement in line with Health Board objectives and Value Based Healthcare principles. Key responsibilities include leading quality, safety and risk management, overseeing clinical governance, infection prevention, safeguarding, patient experience and regulatory compliance. The role will support and lead investigations into incidents, complaints, claims and professional concerns, ensuring lessons learned are implemented and shared across services. The post holder will work closely with the Head of Nursing, Directorate Manager and multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement and evaluate operational plans, service improvements, workforce strategies and new service initiatives. They will contribute to long-term service planning, redesign and innovation, ensuring sustainable, cost-effective services that meet the changing needs of the population. They will provide visible leadership for nursing and support staff through recruitment, retention, appraisal, performance management, attendance management, professional development and workforce planning. The role includes managing complex staffing issues, chairing meetings, leading training programmes and promoting a culture of accountability, learning and continuous improvement. The post holder will provide expert clinical advice and support for complex patient management, safeguarding, public health initiatives and evidence-based practice. They will use audit, research and performance data, including PREMs, PROMs and DATIX, to drive quality improvement and improve patient outcomes and experiences. Responsibilities also include monitoring budgets and financial performance, identifying efficiencies, ensuring compliance with financial and HR policies, managing resources during periods of pressure, and supporting emergency and crisis management. The post holder will work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders, represent and promote the service, support patient and public involvement, and participate in the Maternity and Neonatal Senior Manager on-call rota. This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If youre comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our Croeso Candidate booklet below for more information.

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