Job overview

We are seeking a dynamic nursing leader to provide strategic, professional, and operational leadership for our Neonatal Services within the Directorate of Maternity and Neonatology.

This leadership role spans two hospital sites and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the delivery of high-quality, safe, and family-centred care for some of our most vulnerable patients.

What you will be doing:
•    Provide a highly visible nursing presence across both sites.
•    Ensure the delivery of responsive, compassionate, and high-standard neonatal care, in line with national and Trust priorities.
•    Lead service development, quality improvement, and workforce planning.
•    Promote staff engagement, retention, and professional development.
•    Maintain oversight of budgetary management, service efficiency, and clinical governance.
•    Collaborate with the senior triumvirate team to implement strategic initiatives and Trust-wide Nursing & Midwifery strategies.

What we are looking for:
•    A dynamic individual who wants to lead a great team of staff to provide excellent, forward thinking nursing care.
•    Registered Nurse with extensive leadership experience in acute care and a track record of success in managing teams service transformation, and managing complex operational priorities.
•    Excellent communication and influencing skills across clinical and managerial teams.
•    A compassionate leader who champions safety, inclusion, and service excellence.

Main duties of the job

This is an opportunity to play a critical leadership role within a supportive, high-performing Directorate. You will be part of a Trust that values innovation, staff wellbeing, and collaborative working.

The post spans two sites, giving you exposure to varied teams and operational challenges—ideal for a leader who thrives on variety, influence, and improvement.

This post offers an outstanding opportunity to lead and shape high-quality neonatal care within a forward-thinking and supportive environment. We welcome applications from individuals with a proven track record of compassionate, inclusive leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.  

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme.  Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,  part time or job share.  Please talk to  us at interview.