Risk and Governance Lead

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 06 July 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Neonatal Team Luton and Dunstable Hospital.

If you are ambitious, confident, self‑motivated and compassionate, looking to develop your career in neonatal nursing and make a difference, this post offers you the opportunity to play a key role as part of a new and developing team.

There has never been a more exciting time to join our neonatal team as we expand our neonatal service. The New Neonatal Unit has been opened since November 2025.

The post holder will need to have strong team‑building skills and be able to demonstrate how they motivate and lead. They will be required to work flexibly as a member of the neonatal team to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated and where necessary improved. As a Sister/Charge Nurse you will work collaboratively with all members of the multi‑professional team, ensure that the baby and family have a satisfactory experience by investigating incidents, discussing with families and staff involved as well as supporting other governance aspects.

If you are a motivated leader with a passion for patient care and service excellence, we want to hear from you. Join us and make a real difference in a hospital that values innovation, collaboration, and compassion.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain high standards of clinical care across neonatal services.
• Support nursing and medical staff in the development of new policies and procedures which are evidence based.
• Oversee the management of the service in conjunction with the senior clinical team, supporting capacity and clinical decision making.
• Work in partnership with the Senior team to monitor the delivery of high standard care across Neonatal Services.
• Lead in conjunction with the senior clinical team on patient safety and governance.

• Ensure nursing care delivery is based on current research and/or best practice.
• Support and encourage a holistic approach to nursing care delivery.
• Support staff in identifying and setting standards, care bundles and quality of nursing care and assist all members of the clinical team in developing or implementing assessment tools to evaluate the care given.
• Maintain own clinical skill base by working closely with new and identified individual members of staff (as required) to promote their personal development in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care given.
• Facilitate the implementation of a robust system of Clinical Supervision across sites in partnership with the Lead Nurse and Practice Development team.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics‑led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff.

As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when a sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering the first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Act as a role model for the designated staff/department in respect of neonatal care and management.

Act as an advocate for babies, families or relatives who require support, guidance or advice to ensure informed decisions are made about their care where required.

Ensure that agreed standards are known and followed to provide a safe environment for babies, their families, relatives and…