University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Band 7 Risk Governance Nurse Neonatal
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Band 7 Risk Governance Nurse Neonatal
Band 7 Neonatal Risk Governance Nurse – University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
About the Role
UHB (University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust) is seeking a Band 7 Neonatal Risk Governance Nurse for a part-time (18.75 hours per week), permanent role within the Neonatal Special Care Unit.
This position offers an experienced neonatal nurse the opportunity to lead on all governance issues—ensuring staff have the right knowledge, skills, and competence to deliver high standards of safe and effective care for babies and their families.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting robust incident investigations in a non-judgemental learning environment.
- Leading Serious Incident Reviews (SIR) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
- Fostering a patient safety-focused culture within the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
- Developing and implementing policies and procedures to enhance service quality.
- Ensuring confidentiality, continuous professional development (CPD), and -team leadership.
We are looking for a compassionate, analytical, and collaborative leader who is committed to driving positive change in neonatal care.
The Trust Vision
"Building Healthier Lives" underpins our commitment to excellence, ensuring families and babies receive the best possible support.
Main Responsibilities & Key Tasks
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Leadership in Clinical Governance:
- Oversee all governance-related matters, including incident investigations, complaints, and serious incident reviews.
- Promote a non-blame culture where learning and improvement are prioritised.
- Chair weekly/monthly governance meetings to ensure issues are addressed efficiently.
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Incident & Risk Management:
- Investigate all incidents and complaints comprehensively and non-judgmentally.
- Use findings to drive root cause actions and Staff Light Learning Sessions to enhance practice.
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Policy Development & Compliance:
- Work with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to refine Safeguarding, Duty of Candour, and Patient Safety policies.
- Ensure team compliance with effective risk assessment processes.
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Staff Support & Training:
- Act as an accessible visible leader, providing mentorship and continuing professional development (CPD).
- Deliver training on confidentiality, information governance, and crisis management.
Requirements & Qualifications
Essential Criteria
✔ Registered Nurse, Registered Children’s Nurse, or Registered Midwife (on NMC or equivalent register). ✔ Post-registration qualification (Diploma/Masters level) in Neonatal Care Specialty. ✔ Prove Qualified in Specialty (QIS) accreditation. ✔ Confidentiality & concise reporting skills—with no record of misconduct. ✔ Band 6 clinical experience within Neonatal Care (minimum). ✔ Proven continuing professional development (CPD) history. ✔ Experience with:
- Incident reporting processes (P-SIRF, Duty of Candour, Risk Assessment).
- Information Governance policies.
- Safeguarding Children procedures.
Desirable Skills & Experience
🔹 Leadership qualifications (e.g., management courses). 🔹 Familiarity with performance and capability procedures. 🔹 Experience in meeting chairing and action plan development. 🔹 Knowledge of ** Parent Craft Programme** practices.
Personal Attributes & Commitment
- Leadership & Influence: Ability to drive evidence-based change while supporting team morale.
- Emotional Intelligence & Confidentiality: Remain diplomatic, compassionate, and discreet at all times.
- Critical Thinking: Solve complex problems with objective clinical reasoning.
- Flexibility: Adapt to part-time, varied hours while delivering consistent results.
- Trustworthiness & Professionalism: Maintain high ethical standards in every interaction.
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About University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
UHB is a values-driven, inclusive organisation dedicated to:
- Equality & Diversity: Anti-discrimination policies for all staff.
- Worker Wellbeing: Reasonable adjustments for disability, neurodiversity, or mental health needs.
- Training & Growth: Commitment to continuous learning and team development.
- Authentic Leadership: Focused on patient safety, collaboration, and innovation.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds, prioritising: 🆘 Staff with disabilities, chronic conditions, or neurodivergence (reasonable adjustments available). 🚀 Internationally qualified nurses with UK registration (eligibility confirmed via NHS careers).
Recruitment Details
Post Details
- Job Title: Neonatal Risk Governance Nurse (Band 7)
- Salary: £49,387–£56,515 per annum (under Band 7, Agenda for Change).
- Contract: Permanent (part-time).
- Location: Trustwide (based at Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, B15 2TH).
- Working Pattern: Flexible part-time hours (18.75 hrs/week).
- Recruiter: Sarah Moxon (Sarah.Moxon@uhb.nhs.uk / 0121 424 0094).
Key Notes:
🔹 Successful candidates must complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 🔹 From 6 April 2017, sponsored candidates with international residences must submit criminal record certificates. 🔹 No sponsorship is offered unless pre-approved via NHS career migration pathways.
Next Steps
For questions about the application process:
- Email Sarah Moxon for guidence on required documentation.
- Visit NHS Careers for professional registration guidance.
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