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Job summaryWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Neonatal Ward Manager to join our outstanding team at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, working within our brand-new, state-of-the-art neonatal facilities. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate clinical leader to play a vital role in delivering exceptional care to some of our most vulnerable patients and their families. You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the neonatal ward, supporting and developing a skilled team of nurses, and ensuring the highest standards of clinical practice. A key part of your role will also involve working clinically on the floor, providing hands-on support and leadership in a dynamic care environment.Main duties of the jobIf you are ambitious 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 of band 7 clinical leaders.As a Sister/Charge Nurse in the Neonatal Service you will provide managerial, professional and clinical leadership, supporting nursing, as well as linking with other healthcare professionals throughout allied services to ensure we provide excellent care for babies and their families.Nottingham Neonatal Service as part of the Children's Hospital were recently designated the first Children's Hospital across Europe to be accredited with Pathway to Excellence. Already a Bliss Baby Charter accredited service; this is an exciting time to become a pivotal member of the team as we move onwards with our journey of care excellence. About usWe are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic, confident, self-motivated and possess good communication skills, enjoys a challenge.In addition to the below summary you will need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.Job description Job responsibilitiesHave 24 hour responsibility for managing staff and budgets to ensure the standards and quality of care and the environment in which they are delivered are maintained and improved.Ensure high quality, evidencebased care is offered to patients and, in collaboration with the Matron, identify the common issues which affect the quality of care devising clear action plans to address any shortcomings ensuring agreed action is undertaken. Includes developing, implementing and maintaining patient care policies and procedures, clinical guidelines and protocols where appropriate.In collaboration with all members of multi-professional team, ensure that the baby and family has a satisfactory experience by evaluating patient processes and redesigning the pathway of care including external agencies and also other hospitals.In conjunction with the Appraisal/Individual Performance Review process, undertake training needs analysis for a defined group of staff and share with the Practice Development Nurse for collation annually, to contribute to and inform the Neonatal and Children's training planJob description Job responsibilitiesHave 24 hour responsibility for managing staff and budgets to ensure the standards and quality of care and the environment in which they are delivered are maintained and improved.Ensure high quality, evidencebased care is offered to patients and, in collaboration with the Matron, identify the common issues which affect the quality of care devising clear action plans to address any shortcomings ensuring agreed action is undertaken. Includes developing, implementing and maintaining patient care policies and procedures, clinical guidelines and protocols where appropriate.In collaboration with all members of multi-professional team, ensure that the baby and family has a satisfactory experience by evaluating patient processes and redesigning the pathway of care including external agencies and also other hospitals.In conjunction with the Appraisal/Individual Performance Review process, undertake training needs analysis for a defined group of staff and share with the Practice Development Nurse for collation annually, to contribute to and inform the Neonatal and Children's training planPerson Specification Training & Qualifications Essential 1st Level Registered Nurse Current NMC Registration Possession of a degree in nursing or healthcare Neonatal Critical Care Course Current NLS provider Evidence of continued professional development Possession of a teaching and/or mentoring course Successful completion of maths test Experience Essential Management/leadership in a neonatal intensive care area Ability to manage the clinical area or ward efficiently and effectively Experience in managing staff and providing feedback Experience of risk assessment and management Ability to lead change and lead new ways of working Supervision of non-registered staff, pre-registration and post basic students Evidence of ability to mentor Communication and relationship skills Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills Able to present and receive complex information with the multidisciplinary team Team player who can initiate delegate and complete projects Able to develop others Demonstrate negotiation and influencing skills Assertiveness skills and the ability to deal with conflict Demonstrate self-awareness and understanding of personal accountability and advocacy for patients Ability to support colleagues, patients and relatives / carers in distressing circumstances Analytical and Judgement skills Essential Ability to respond to, prioritise and analyse complex problems/situations and ensure effective interventions are put in place. Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care Demonstrates understanding of the importance of research and evidence based practice to their nursing practice Ability to generate and present reports and documents Deal effectively with clinical issues within defined procedures/guidelines Demonstrate insight in the use of data to influence patient care and services Planning and organisation skills Essential Can demonstrate formulation of short term and long term objectives Excellent organisational skills Evidence of continuing professional development Demonstrate the personal development of members within a team Able to identify own learning needs and limitations Evidence of project management skills Physical skills Essential Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation Competent and capable of using medical equipment Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres Able to perform IT skills using a keyboard and mouse and view visual displays via IT sources available within the Trust. Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential 1st Level Registered Nurse Current NMC Registration Possession of a degree in nursing or healthcare Neonatal Critical Care Course Current NLS provider Evidence of continued professional development Possession of a teaching and/or mentoring course Successful completion of maths test Experience Essential Management/leadership in a neonatal intensive care area Ability to manage the clinical area or ward efficiently and effectively Experience in managing staff and providing feedback Experience of risk assessment and management Ability to lead change and lead new ways of working Supervision of non-registered staff, pre-registration and post basic students Evidence of ability to mentor Communication and relationship skills Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills Able to present and receive complex information with the multidisciplinary team Team player who can initiate delegate and complete projects Able to develop others Demonstrate negotiation and influencing skills Assertiveness skills and the ability to deal with conflict Demonstrate self-awareness and understanding of personal accountability and advocacy for patients Ability to support colleagues, patients and relatives / carers in distressing circumstances Analytical and Judgement skills Essential Ability to respond to, prioritise and analyse complex problems/situations and ensure effective interventions are put in place. Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care Demonstrates understanding of the importance of research and evidence based practice to their nursing practice Ability to generate and present reports and documents Deal effectively with clinical issues within defined procedures/guidelines Demonstrate insight in the use of data to influence patient care and services Planning and organisation skills Essential Can demonstrate formulation of short term and long term objectives Excellent organisational skills Evidence of continuing professional development Demonstrate the personal development of members within a team Able to identify own learning needs and limitations Evidence of project management skills Physical skills Essential Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation Competent and capable of using medical equipment Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres Able to perform IT skills using a keyboard and mouse and view visual displays via IT sources available within the Trust. Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. . UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. . UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeEmployer details Employer nameNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts AddressQMC Derby Road NottinghamNG7 2UH Employer's website