Job summary
The Ward Manager will be responsible for the operational delivery of the 26 bedded, Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care unit, and 10 bedded Transitional care Unit, under the guidance of the Matron .
The Ward Manager will support the Nursing, Medical and Allied Health Professional teams to set and deliver clinical standards for quality patient outcomes, monitoring clinical effectiveness, and undertaking audit programs, implementing actions plans if required. Ensuring clear lines of governance are in place and the delivery of the patient safety agenda is evident.
The Ward Manager will be responsible in the HR management of NICU establishment taking lead responsibility for Sickness absence reporting and management, performance management working within Trust policy and procedure, Education and development of the NICU workforce. Ensuring key Trust and Directorate data is up to date demonstrating a well led and effective unit.
The Ward Manager will work closely with the Maternity and Paediatric Management teams, will have oversight of the service delivery plans and challenge and will represent the NICU at operational and regional network meetings in the absence of the Matron.
The Ward Manager will be responsible for the delivery of Senior Nurse meetings and Unit meetings producing minutes and action plans.
The Ward Manager will be responsible for leading on or implementing a quality initiative.
Main duties of the job
Facilitate communication, which results in clear responsibilities being identified within the multi-professional team.
There is a requirement to exchange verbal and written information with patients, staff and carers requiring tact and diplomacy. The post holder needs to ensure that all barriers to understanding are overcome by using differing strategies to meet individual need.
Deputise for Matron at Directorate/ Divisional meetings and working groups in relation to improvement in patient care
Ensure that patient concerns are addressed on the ward/department and work with the Patient Advisory and Liaison Service (PALS) and patient forums.
Participate in the resolution of complaints / adverse incidents and support the Matron in the development and implementation of action plans to prevent re-occurrence.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Ward Manager will be responsible for the operational delivery of the 26 bedded, Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care unit, and 10 bedded Transitional care Unit, under the guidance of the Matron .
The Ward Manager will support the Nursing, Medical and Allied Health Professional teams to set and deliver clinical standards for quality patient outcomes, monitoring clinical effectiveness, and undertaking audit programs, implementing actions plans if required. Ensuring clear lines of governance are in place and the delivery of the patient safety agenda is evident.
The Ward Manager will be responsible in the HR management of NICU establishment taking lead responsibility for Sickness absence reporting and management, performance management working within Trust policy and procedure, Education and development of the NICU workforce. Ensuring key Trust and Directorate data is up to date demonstrating a well led and effective unit.
The Ward Manager will work closely with the Maternity and Paediatric Management teams, will have oversight of the service delivery plans and challenge and will represent the NICU at operational and regional network meetings in the absence of the Matron.
The Ward Manager will be responsible for the delivery of Senior Nurse meetings and Unit meetings producing minutes and action plans.
The Ward Manager will be responsible for leading on or implementing a quality initiative
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Ward Manager will be responsible for the operational delivery of the 26 bedded, Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care unit, and 10 bedded Transitional care Unit, under the guidance of the Matron .
The Ward Manager will support the Nursing, Medical and Allied Health Professional teams to set and deliver clinical standards for quality patient outcomes, monitoring clinical effectiveness, and undertaking audit programs, implementing actions plans if required. Ensuring clear lines of governance are in place and the delivery of the patient safety agenda is evident.
The Ward Manager will be responsible in the HR management of NICU establishment taking lead responsibility for Sickness absence reporting and management, performance management working within Trust policy and procedure, Education and development of the NICU workforce. Ensuring key Trust and Directorate data is up to date demonstrating a well led and effective unit.
The Ward Manager will work closely with the Maternity and Paediatric Management teams, will have oversight of the service delivery plans and challenge and will represent the NICU at operational and regional network meetings in the absence of the Matron.
The Ward Manager will be responsible for the delivery of Senior Nurse meetings and Unit meetings producing minutes and action plans.
The Ward Manager will be responsible for leading on or implementing a quality initiative
Person Specification
Leadership & management experience
Essential
- Greater than 5 years experience at Senior Nurse Level
Desirable
- Has worked on Level 2/Level 3 NNU
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Teaching & Assessing qualification or equivalent
Service Improvement
Essential
- Has formulated, implemented and audited a service improvement
Desirable
- Is involved in regional and national network projects
Person Specification
Leadership & management experience
Essential
- Greater than 5 years experience at Senior Nurse Level
Desirable
- Has worked on Level 2/Level 3 NNU
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Teaching & Assessing qualification or equivalent
Service Improvement
Essential
- Has formulated, implemented and audited a service improvement
Desirable
- Is involved in regional and national network projects
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Newcastle Road
Newcastle Under Lyme
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
