Roald dahl neonatal cmc nurse specialist

Roald Dahl Neonatal CMC Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 28 June 2026

Are you a highly skilled neonatal nurse looking to lead, innovate, and transform care for babies with complex medical needs? The Northwest Neonatal ODN, in partnership with Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity, is seeking a Band 8a Neonatal Nurse Specialist to deliver a truly groundbreaking service. From antenatal diagnosis to childhood, you will shape care pathways, support families, and champion excellence, bridging neonatal and children's services across the region. This is more than a nursing role--it's an opportunity to redefine neonatal care for medically complex children.

Main duties of the job

The Northwest Neonatal Operational Delivery Network (ODN), in partnership with Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity, is seeking an exceptional Band 8a Neonatal Nurse Specialist to lead and develop care for neonates with complex medical needs (CMC) across the region.

As the Roald Dahl Neonatal CMC Nurse Specialist, you will provide expert clinical leadership and specialist nursing care for neonates with complex, life‑limiting, or long‑term conditions across the Northwest Neonatal ODN.

Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC
• Specialist neonatal qualification or equivalent experience in the neonatal nursing field.
• Previous experience at Band 7
• Advanced Practice: Evidence of advanced practice qualifications such as a master's degree in advanced clinical practice or neonatal care.
• Experience with team leadership, education, and mentoring within a healthcare setting

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent clinical and decision‑making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage complex, high‑risk clinical situations with confidence and professionalism.
• Strong leadership, teamwork, and motivational skills.
• Critical evaluation, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to cope with a busy, unpredictable environment and manage competing demands.
• Ability to work independently, manage their own workload, and take initiative.

Knowledge

• In‑depth knowledge of neonatology, paediatric care, and care of neonates with medical complexity.
• Understanding of local and national healthcare policies and protocols, particularly related to neonatal and paediatric care.

Experience

• Significant clinical experience within neonatal intensive care, particularly in managing infants with complex medical conditions.
• Proven ability to lead and manage clinical teams in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Experience working in an ODN or across regional networks.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Address

Saint Mary's Managed Clinical Service, Newborn Services

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year, per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full‑time

Reference number

349‑SHCG‑8076737‑RL4

Job locations

Saint Mary's Managed Clinical Service, Newborn Services