Are you a passionate, self motivated, driven practitioner with experience in working with neonates then this role could be for you!.. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced adult/children's nurse/midwife with experience working with clinically unwell neonates with expert leadership and managerial experience to fill this permanent position as Ward Manager within our Neonatal Service. You will have responsibility for the day to day operational and patient safety management of the Neonatal Unit. You will work in collaboration with the Matron, Maternity, Paediatric leads, the senior management team and clinical leads to ensure high standards of safe and quality care provision on the Neonatal Unit.

There will be an expectation of clinical working to maintain clinical credibility as part of this role.

Our goal is to provide gold standard care to our neonates and their families, being the place that staff want to come and work and that prides itself on high quality and safe patient care. If you share this vision and have the experience, we would strongly consider your application.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have responsibility for the day to day operational management of the clinical service delivery for the Neonatal Unit.

To support staff to provide safe and personalised care based on current research, ensuring optimum level of safe, effective care, responsive to the needs of each neonate and their family whilst providing a well lead service.

To ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of all resources required to deliver optimum quality care to their client group.

The post holder will deputise for the Matron in his/her absence, driving forward evidence based practice and taking responsibility for the supervision of staff and the policies and practices that operate within their clinical area.

About us

Working for this organisation

The Neonatal Unit is currently based at The Princess Royal Hospital is a Level 2 NNU and consists of 22 cots (3 ITU, 3 HDU and 16 SCBU). We are part of the West Midlands Operational Delivery Network.

We embrace family-centred care involving parents in all aspects of their baby's care and are proud of the services we deliver. We have a dedicated community team who follows the baby's journey from discharge to support parents and family within the community.

We have achieved stage 1 BFI accreditation and is currently working towards achieving stage 2. We see parents as partners in care and work together to deliver the highest standards of care and to provide the best experience for each neonate within the hospital and community settings

We take pride in what we do and know the positive impact an educated workforce has on our outcome, hence we have in place bespoke training andsupport for all staff throughout your employment journey at SaTH. We have an induction and training programme to help you settle into your new role.We actively promote professional development offering opportunities to undertake appropriate training and courses relevant to your role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for key duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Professional/Technical Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/Registered Children Nurse
• Evidence of Continuing Professional development
• Leadership course
• Newborn Life Support course (NLS)
• Teaching and assessment qualification
• ENB 405 qualification or equivalent

Desirable

• Degree in Nursing or working towards a relevant degree

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Relevant exprience at Band 6 taking charge of a Paeds/Neonatal ICU
• Experience of leading and managing a team
• Excellent neonatal clinical skills and knowledge
• Evidence of coordinating and managing day to day operational issues on an paeds/neonatal intensive care unit
• Experience in teaching and training staff
• An awareness and understanding of national and local issues that affect Nursing and the NHS as a whole.
• Up to date knowledge and understanding of relevant neonatal nursing policies and practices

Desirable

• Involvement in Nursing audit and Research
• Experience working at Ward Manager level

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Evidence of excellent verbal, non verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of word, excel and PowerPoint applications
• Knowledge of working with neonatal related medical platforms such as badgenet

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Awareness of professional and personal limitations

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Apley Castle

Telford

TF1 6TF

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