Senior Sister / Charge Nurse NICU
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 February 2026 |
| Location: | Luton, LU4 0DZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9418-26-0082 |
Summary
Lead the ward/dept team by an appropriate management style to maintain good morale and a team approach to work: Deploy/book staff to meet the workload with an appropriate skill mix for 24 hour cover. Hold and maintain the designated budget. Influence control of overall ward/dept expenditure. Ensure regular risk assessments are carried out to identify clinical risks and prevent incidents. Monitor the capability, competence, sickness and absence of staff. Ensure compliance to trust policies and procedures amongst the multi-disciplinary team Obtain and analyse statistical information for the area of practice. Ensure the accurate input of data to I.T. systems. Manage stores and supplies for the area of practice. Ensure the proper use of and maintenance of equipment. Lead in the selection, interviewing and monitoring of staff. Attend and contribute actively to relevant meetings (e.g. ward manager and unit meetings) and working parties. Act up for the Lead nurse Take responsibility and lead on designate tasks in key areas care Support band 6 staff with shift leadership and professional development. Education, Training and Development of Staff Guide and support staff in their professional development and clinical competence. Reviewing and managing the performance of all staff by identifying their educational and other needs, annual IPR and objectives. Ensuring the orientation of staff and preceptorship in in-service training. Promote, encourage and participate in research, audit and studies related to the area of practice. Implement ward teaching programmes. Guide and support staff in the monitoring and assessment for all learners in the clinical area. In liaison with universities, provide a successful learning environment for students. Participate in a shadowing programme of the senior nurse. Professional and Legal Responsibilities Be familiar with and to observe ward, department, hospital and district policies, the NMC Rules and Code of Practice. Update own knowledge and skills in order to develop professionally and to contribute to the improvement of the service. Take responsibility for the safe storage of records and the maintenance of confidentiality