Ward Manager, Neonatal Unit

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Ward Manager, Neonatal Unit The closing date is 29 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Ward Manager (Band 7) - St Peters Neonatal Unit, Chertsey. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated neonatal nurse to join our Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit as a Ward Manager (Band 7) on a full time, permanent contract. This is an exceptional opportunity to provide clinical and operational leadership within a highly specialised service caring for the most vulnerable babies and their families. As Ward Manager, a long side your Band 7 Clinical Sister colleagues, you will be responsible for leading a dedicated multidisciplinary team, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence. You will play a pivotal role in workforce management, quality improvement, service development, staff wellbeing and shaping the perinatal culture agenda. Why Join Us? Our Level 3 NICU provides intensive, high dependency, special care and transitional care services for premature and critically ill newborns across the region. We are proud of our commitment to delivering high-quality, family-integrated care and fostering a culture where staff are supported to thrive and develop. If you are an inspirational neonatal leader looking to take the next step in your career and make a lasting difference to babies, families, and staff, we would love to hear from you. For further details or an informal discussion, please contact the Neonatal Matron, Sara Jane Wye on sararoberson@nhs.net . Main duties of the job Be responsible for the day-to-day management of the nursing staff. To deputise for the unit Matron for specific delegated tasks in order to ensure high-quality service is always delivered across the service. To have joint responsibility with the other B7 Sisters for the operational management and service delivery processes within the Neonatal and Special Care Unit. This includes line management of all ward staff, managing and monitoring resources within a defined budget and contributing to the corporate agenda. To lead and promote a quality service using research and evidence-based practice, including the setting and monitoring of clinical standards. Will be expected to exercise excellent judgement in dealing with both clinical and interpersonal challenges. To strive for safe staffing on a shift-by-shift basis on the Neonatal Unit To support safe staffing across the Paediatric Division. This is a predominantly Monday - Friday daytime role with some rotation onto clinical unsociable hours to support safe staffing throughout the week. About us Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff. Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan. We work in partnership with Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities. St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, matern