Job overview

The ideal candidate will demonstrate proven leadership qualities, showcase clinical excellence and promote innovative practice while working closely with the multidisciplinary team.

 You'll manage day-to-day activities across ITU, HDU and  Special Care, ensuring effective and safe decision-making. In your role, you will actively participate in staff management and leadership, leveraging your  communication skills to foster a collaborative work environment. Familiarity with risk, governance, and safeguarding processes is essential to excel in this role.

Main duties of the job

Be an experienced and knowledgeable resource for the multi -disciplinary team, to provide high quality, evidence based care and work collaboratively with families and service users to enhance service provision.

To be compassionate leader, and support the team to be the best they can be, supporting their health and well-being, and actively encouraging their professional development.

Actively promote and deliver Family Integrated Care (FIC) by fostering a collaborative environment where parents are empowered as equal partners in their baby’s care.

The post‑holder will lead on promoting a robust safeguarding culture within the neonatal service, ensuring the protection and welfare of all babies and their families

The post holder will play a key role in promoting and upholding equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring that the care provided is culturally sensitive and responsive to the needs of Croydon’s richly diverse population. They will champion equitable access to high‑quality neonatal care, challenge discriminatory practice, and foster an environment where families from all backgrounds feel respected, supported, and empowered.

Working for our organisation

We will offer you a structured induction that is tailored to the successful candidate. We will provide you with a supportive environment, which allows you to professionally develop, and contribute to exemplary professional practice.

In addition, you will work in partnership with a key range of stakeholders to enhance your understanding of the team and how your role supports local and organisational strategies.

If you're passionate about neonatal care and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you. Join us in providing the best care to our patients and become an integral part of our dedicated team. Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity.