Overview
North Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust has two neonatal units at Scunthorpe General Hospital and at Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby. Both are Local Level 2 Neonatal Units with Intensive Care, High Dependency, Special Care and Transitional Care cots. The units care for babies over 26+6 weeks gestation and stabilise any baby under that gestation to be transferred to a tertiary hospital/NICU.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced neonatal nurse to join our team and develop the role of Neonatal Governance Lead, coordinating all aspects of clinical risk and governance and improving Badgernet data quality. The role also involves collaboration with the Neonatal Governance Lead at Hull Teaching Hospitals.
The Neonatal Governance Lead will contribute to providing a first-class service by helping the Directorate meet NHS clinical governance objectives and targets. This is a vital role with a major impact on developing a clinical governance culture and ensuring patient safety.
Our teams aspire to provide high quality, evidence-based clinical, developmental and family-integrated care to ensure the best outcomes for babies and their families.
Main duties of the job
As the Neonatal Governance Lead, you will lead the investigation of significant events and serious incidents within the neonatal service. This includes conducting thorough root cause analyses, incorporating human factors principles, and developing comprehensive action plans to address identified issues. You will ensure that all investigations are completed in a timely and rigorous manner, providing clear, evidence-based reports and recommendations.
You will support clinical and non-clinical staff in understanding and learning from incidents, promoting a culture of openness, reflection and continuous improvement. A key part of your role will be to monitor and evaluate the implementation of actions, ensuring that lessons learned are embedded in clinical practice and systems to reduce the risk of recurrence.
Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to the wider governance framework, attend and present at governance meetings, and maintain accurate documentation and assurance records. You will provide advice and training on governance processes and support the development of safe, high-quality neonatal care in line with national and local standards.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community partnership arrangements in the NHS, serving over one million patients annually with a budget of over £1.3 billion. It comprises two trusts—Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH). The Partnership employs nearly 20,000 staff and includes sites at Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital, Goole and District Hospital, Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital. We are affiliated with the Hull York Medical School and are active in research across multiple areas.
We strive to develop a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce to deliver excellent care now and in the future.
Details
Date posted: 29 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Location: Scunthorpe General Hospital, Cliff Gardens, Scunthorpe, DN15 7BH
Job responsibilities
Within this role you will lead on all governance issues, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will lead on any issues that arise within the department, including Serious Incident Reviews and Root Cause Analysis. You will promote a non-blame environment where clinical governance and patient safety are paramount. The role includes risk management and the investigation of all incidents and complaints, with feedback provided in weekly and monthly meetings. This will be conducted in a non-judgmental learning environment, always allowing staff to reflect on their practice.
Essential skills include being a visible, accessible leader with excellent communication skills, maintaining confidentiality and showing empathy. The role includes the development and implementation of policies and procedures in collaboration with the team.
Qualifications and experience
Essential
* Registered RN Adult/Child with neonatal specialty
* Experience of governance, risk management and/or health and safety, with ability to evaluate local position against national and local NHS standards
* Knowledge of CNST and Saving Babies Lives legislation
Desirable
* First degree or equivalent in nursing or health-related subject
* Training in PSIRF, Root Cause Analysis, or experience in investigations
Knowledge
* Knowledge of governance and risk management systems
* Knowledge of health and safety, security, complaints, claims and incidents legislation and standards
* Knowledge of quality governance
Desirable knowledge includes experience with serious incident management, safeguarding, quality improvement, infection control and related reviews.
Other information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where applicable. Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and to promoting flexible working opportunities to support health and wellbeing and work-life balance. We encourage open conversations about working patterns and flexible arrangements where possible. We do not discriminate on age, disability, sex, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. For more information about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, please visit the recruitment site at join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk.
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