Neonatal Unit manager

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 12 January 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic Senior QIS Neonatal nurse to join us at the Royal Berkshire hospital as a Unit Manager, to help drive change and support in the forward planning of the neonatal service.

This is an exciting opportunity for a professional role model who will be able to lead and co-ordinate the nursing team whilst being accountable for the overall provision for excellent nursing care.

We are a busy local neonatal unit supporting a maternity unit that has 5,000 deliveries per year. We have 2 intensive care, 6 high dependency and 8 special care cots and support a 5 bedded Transitional care unit.

Arranging an informal visit is highly recommended, please contact Kate Hand on 01183226998 or Kate Egginton 0118 322 8528

Main duties of the job

To be clinically and managerially responsible for the provision of appropriate staffing levels and skill mix

To ensure effective management of the 16 cots and 5 Transitional care cots within our LNU.

To be competent in the delivery and supervision of a high quality nursing care across all areas of the neonatal service.

To be an excellent leader, communicator, educator and innovator to progress the development of the team and the neonatal service.

To provide senior nurse leadership and deputise in the absence of the Lead Nurse/Matron.

To provide a safe and supportive environment for staff, babies and relatives.

To ensure all staff work towards the trust vision and personally uphold the trust values.

Demonstrate kindness and respect to all members of the MDT and role model the leadership behavioural framework.

About us

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is the main provider of hospital services for the population of Reading, Newbury, Wokingham and the towns and villages of west Berkshire.

At our heart we are a local hospital that works with NHS and social care partners to provide excellent healthcare services for over 500,000 people who currently live in our catchment area. We also provide specialist hospital services beyond the county's borders.

Diversity is what makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Date posted

12 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-6829091UCGB7-NEOMNGR

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG15AN

Job description

Job responsibilities

To act as the professional role model, leading and co-ordinating the nursing team.
To have continuous responsibility for the management and organisation of the ward/department within the available resources.
To be accountable for the overall provision of excellent nursing care and to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
To act as advocate for the child and family.
Deputise for Lead Nurse as required

Job description

Job responsibilities

To act as the professional role model, leading and co-ordinating the nursing team.
To have continuous responsibility for the management and organisation of the ward/department within the available resources.
To be accountable for the overall provision of excellent nursing care and to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
To act as advocate for the child and family.
Deputise for Lead Nurse as required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

QIS trained
Evidence of Leadership/management
Previous clinical experience in neonatal care

Desirable

Evidence of Degree level education

Values

Essential

Demonstrating excellent communication
demonstrates understanding of Compassion
Identifies trust values

Desirable

Values based course

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

QIS trained
Evidence of Leadership/management
Previous clinical experience in neonatal care

Desirable

Evidence of Degree level education

Values

Essential

Demonstrating excellent communication
demonstrates understanding of Compassion
Identifies trust values

Desirable

Values based course

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).