We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Clinical Ward manager for our Neonatal Unit.

Stockport Neonatal Unit is a 17 bedded unit LNU with an additional 4 beds for Transitional Care.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the provision of compassionate, safe and high-quality care delivery of all patients in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Standards. The Ward Manager has a fundamental role in ensuring the caring environment is conducive to wellbeing and the effective delivery of budgetary, workforce and resource management. Within this role, you will also be expected to work clinically to support the needs of the Neonatal service, working together with the Matron, Clinical lead and the North West Neonatal Network.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Clinical Ward Manager is intrinsic to the success of the patient care pathway in influencing and working with the multidisciplinary and management teams and leading the highly skilled nursing team to provide high quality care.

You will need to be flexible, enthusiastic and passionate about the delivery of innovative safe patient focused care. To carry out this challenging role you must have proven current management and leadership experience at band 6 or above within the acute hospital setting.

If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of �43.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary. In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of �13.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

o NHS pension scheme membership

o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further

o NHS Staff discounts

o Cycle to work scheme

oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt

o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Job description

Job responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Divisional Nursing Director, Lead Nurse and Matron, provide effective leadership, monitoring of professional and care standards, and effective use of resources at ward/department level.
• To be a visible and accessible presence in the clinical area for patients, relatives and staff.
• To be responsible for ensuring the provision of compassionate, safe and high-quality patient care.
• Lead by example and act as a positive role model to staff taking responsibility for own professional development.
• Provide leadership that promotes patient focused care.
• Actively contribute to and support agreed developments within the Division with focus for supporting clinical effectiveness and innovative practice.
• To manage roster allocation for present and future shifts in order to provide safe staffing levels in line with the agreed workforce model.
• To lead the multidisciplinary team on a daily basis using resources effectively and efficiently.
• To confidently escalate in a timely manner concerns about patient safety, quality and experience, offering solutions and evidence-based recommendations.
• To contribute to a culture that recognises and works in partnership with patients and their families, involving them in all decisions
• To ensure that national and local policy and guidance are delivered and maintained.
• Foster a culture which encourages staff to challenge and report substandard practice.
• Contribute to the development of and support delivery of the Trust Quality Improvement Plan/Strategy.
• Contribute to and participate in programmes of audit, including utilisation of results in practice

• To Lead and further develop the Transitional Care Model within Stockport Neonatal Unit

• To ensure an effective and sustainable relationship between Maternity and Neonates

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of �41.90 This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of �13.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC Registration
• Qualified in Speciality (QIS)

Desirable

• Relevant post registration courses relevant to Neonates

Knowledge

Essential

• NMC standards and requirements

Desirable

• Awareness of budgetary control

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience at Band 6
• Evidence of good organisational and planning skills.
• Recent evidence of continuing professional and personal development.
• Implementation of audit/research recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience of change management.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• An enthusiastic and supportive leader who motivates people.
• Critical analysis skills.
• Research skills.
• Proven clinical skills.
• Confident decision maker.
• Able to comply with Trust polices.
• Ability to work under pressure, aptitude to change
• Team builder.
• Team player.
• Encourage participation from all staff.
• Ability to work across boundaries and deliver quality service.
• Internal and external training, development and audit groups and forums.

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

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