Job summary
Come and join us as we expand our Neonatal team and transform our Neonatal Services as our Lead Nurse. Move to Nottingham and We will provide financial support for relocation costs up to £6000
Do you want a career with growth, progression and empowerment? There has never been a more exciting time to join our neonatal team as we expand our neonatal service. Exciting capital estates development is progressing as part of the Maternity and Neonatal Redesign programme. This will create;
A completely refurbished and expanded neonatal unit at the QMC, providing an additional 21 cots and taking the total cots at the QMC campus to 38
Brand new, state of the art equipment
A better working environment for staff
Better facilities for the children and families
We provide care for tertiary level neonatal care for premature babies and their families at Queen's Medical Centre and City Hospital, we are the north hub in the East Midlands for neonatal intensive care. We are proud to offer both medical and surgical intensive care for extremely premature and very sick infants, as well as having an integrated outreach team in place to support babies and families once they return home.
Main duties of the job
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen to join our outstanding and expanding team at Nottingham Children's Hospital as a Lead Nurse for Neonatal Services. The post holder will provide expert clinical neonatal nursing leadership advice and management support to the neonatal nursing and senior management team . The role will be integral to the safe move of the Neonatal intensive care unit into the brand Acute Unit in late 2024. Continuing to Develop pathways and interfaces with maternity and paediatric services. Linking the service in with trust strategic agendas, the local, regional and national neonatal networks and DOH agenda for neonatal care. Extending the growth, reputation and capacity of the service. Build on the clinical success and business of the service and contribute to the corporate success of the Trust.
About us
Our Nottingham Children's Hospital is the first children's hospital in Europe to achieve Pathway to Excellence accreditation from the American Nurses' Credentialing Center (ANCC) and are also the first acute hospital awards Magnet accreditation for the quality of our nursing.
Nottingham is a cosmopolitan and diverse city, combining the best of old and new, and is a great place in which to live, work and play. The three campuses of Nottingham University Hospitals are based in and around the city centre with direct access to all of the amenities and attractions. 25% of Nottingham is made up of green spaces and parks but within a short journey you can be in the spectacular surrounding countryside of the Peak District, Sherwood Forest, Rutland Water and the Lincolnshire coast.
Whilst you're probably already familiar with Robin Hood (and yes, there is still a castle and a Sherriff), there is so much more to Nottingham than its legends.
The overall average property price in Nottingham is £241,953 and £244,000 in the East Midlands region.- We will provide financial support for relocation costs up to £6000. There is every option from contemporary city living to rural retreats on the doorstep. Nottingham has a good range of options for rental properties from city centre apartments to suburban family homes.Nottingham's central location also opens up a range of rental options in the East Midlands with excellent public transport links making Nottingham accessible from every angle.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
Neonatal Services span the two sites
Working in close collaboration with the Triumvirate and to direct neonatal nursing workforce plans for the service, provide expert neonatal advice and leadership for the Trust.
Providing senior professional nurse leadership, the post holder is accountable for the neonates and their family experience and the delivery of high quality services within the neonatal unit, ensuring efficient and effective management of all resources in order to deliver safe and effective neonatal care in an environment of continuous improvement.
Working with the Lead on quality improvement and clinical governance for the Service interfacing into the Trust patient safety strategy.
You will also have line management responsibility for the Neonatal Matrons and ANNP Lead for Neonatology who will provide professional leadership for the Neonatal Nursing and ANNP team
If you are an experienced leader in Neonates within the NHS, with a track record of delivery and commitment to improving safety as well as strong change management and influencing skills and a passion for excellence - we would like to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
Neonatal Services span the two sites
Working in close collaboration with the Triumvirate and to direct neonatal nursing workforce plans for the service, provide expert neonatal advice and leadership for the Trust.
Providing senior professional nurse leadership, the post holder is accountable for the neonates and their family experience and the delivery of high quality services within the neonatal unit, ensuring efficient and effective management of all resources in order to deliver safe and effective neonatal care in an environment of continuous improvement.
Working with the Lead on quality improvement and clinical governance for the Service interfacing into the Trust patient safety strategy.
You will also have line management responsibility for the Neonatal Matrons and ANNP Lead for Neonatology who will provide professional leadership for the Neonatal Nursing and ANNP team
If you are an experienced leader in Neonates within the NHS, with a track record of delivery and commitment to improving safety as well as strong change management and influencing skills and a passion for excellence - we would like to hear from you.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Nurse
- Registered with appropriate regulatory body (NMC)
- First degree or equivalent in health related subject
- Evidence of continued CPD
- Management qualification or relevant experience
- Neonatal qualified in speciality course
- Extensive knowledge of NHS and current clinical standards within neonatal services
- Masters degree in health related subject leading workforce and / or role redesign or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at senior level
- Experience of leading and delivering programmes of change within an acute NHS setting including role redesign
- Experience of managing incidents/RCAs and investigations
- Experience of facilitating staff groups
- Experience designing reporting mechanisms and escalation processes
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, written & oral
- Ability to build successful teams
- Able to work collaboratively with partner organisations
- Ability to influence and motivate staff to deliver challenging targets
- Ability to manage conflict
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Strategic thinking
- Excellent problem solving skills using team when appropriate
- Understand highly complex clinical information and to be able to inform clinical strategy
- Business focussed
- Sensitive to clinical and political demands
- Innovative thinker with the ability to cut through barriers to change
- Ability to solve complex situations which require analysis and interpretation
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Exceptional organisational skills
- Proven record of pro-active performance management within a large clinical area
Physical Skills
Essential
- IT Skills to manage and report on complex information
- Ability to perform clinical duties
- Participate in on-call rota
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Nurse
- Registered with appropriate regulatory body (NMC)
- First degree or equivalent in health related subject
- Evidence of continued CPD
- Management qualification or relevant experience
- Neonatal qualified in speciality course
- Extensive knowledge of NHS and current clinical standards within neonatal services
- Masters degree in health related subject leading workforce and / or role redesign or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at senior level
- Experience of leading and delivering programmes of change within an acute NHS setting including role redesign
- Experience of managing incidents/RCAs and investigations
- Experience of facilitating staff groups
- Experience designing reporting mechanisms and escalation processes
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, written & oral
- Ability to build successful teams
- Able to work collaboratively with partner organisations
- Ability to influence and motivate staff to deliver challenging targets
- Ability to manage conflict
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Strategic thinking
- Excellent problem solving skills using team when appropriate
- Understand highly complex clinical information and to be able to inform clinical strategy
- Business focussed
- Sensitive to clinical and political demands
- Innovative thinker with the ability to cut through barriers to change
- Ability to solve complex situations which require analysis and interpretation
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Exceptional organisational skills
- Proven record of pro-active performance management within a large clinical area
Physical Skills
Essential
- IT Skills to manage and report on complex information
- Ability to perform clinical duties
- Participate in on-call rota
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).