Job summary
Job Title -Ward Manager for SCBU
Hours per week-37.50
Perm/Fixed Term-Secondment to end 1st April 2024
Salary - £43,742 - £50,056 per annum
Closing Date-9th October 2023
Interview Date-TBC
This post may close early due to high numbers of applicationsso you are advised to apply promptly.
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A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
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Main duties of the job
- Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based upon a sound evidence base.
- Undertakes and documents a comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of the physical social and spiritual needs of the neonate and family where appropriate.
- Creates and utilises opportunities to promote health and well-being of neonates, children and families in their care.
- Take responsibility for the clinical leadership and direction of the SCBU team.
- Influence and monitor the standards of direct patient care delivery in accordance with best practice and operational protocols and guidelines.
- Working within the NMC Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising one's own abilities and limitations.
- To facilitate and build team working and positive relationships between nurses and the wider multi-disciplinary team to effect high standards of care.
- Act in accordance with local and regional safeguarding policies.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits:On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, on-site discounted gym, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work collaboratively with the Matron, lead Consultant and Divisional management team to review staffing requirements using a proactive approach to recruitment and retention.
- To initiate and prioritise modernisation developments within the Service as part of the business/strategic planning process.
- Ensuring staffing levels within the area are adequate to provide safe and effective care delivery. Maximising the resources that are available by competent duty rostering.
- Through effective negotiation and political awareness create an environment for partnership working and dissemination of information across multi-disciplinary teams.
- Lead the recruitment and selection of new staff.
- Lead the investigation of complaints related to own clinical area and support the review of complaints in other areas as deemed appropriate.
- Deputise for the Matron in his/her absence.
- As part of the Directorate Team assist with the development and implementation of the Trusts Business Plan and Strategy for Nursing.
- To manage the financial resources for the ward in an efficient and effective manner.
- Participate in the out of hours Women and Childrens management on-call rota.
- Ensure information on the Ward/Department Information System is correct and updated regularly when relevant.
- Develop strategies to seek the view and opinions of families to inform the current and future delivery of neonatal services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work collaboratively with the Matron, lead Consultant and Divisional management team to review staffing requirements using a proactive approach to recruitment and retention.
- To initiate and prioritise modernisation developments within the Service as part of the business/strategic planning process.
- Ensuring staffing levels within the area are adequate to provide safe and effective care delivery. Maximising the resources that are available by competent duty rostering.
- Through effective negotiation and political awareness create an environment for partnership working and dissemination of information across multi-disciplinary teams.
- Lead the recruitment and selection of new staff.
- Lead the investigation of complaints related to own clinical area and support the review of complaints in other areas as deemed appropriate.
- Deputise for the Matron in his/her absence.
- As part of the Directorate Team assist with the development and implementation of the Trusts Business Plan and Strategy for Nursing.
- To manage the financial resources for the ward in an efficient and effective manner.
- Participate in the out of hours Women and Childrens management on-call rota.
- Ensure information on the Ward/Department Information System is correct and updated regularly when relevant.
- Develop strategies to seek the view and opinions of families to inform the current and future delivery of neonatal services.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- significant experience at band 6
- Evidence of being up to date with current issues relating to Neonatal care
- Aware of key national drivers relating to Neonatal care
- Able to demonstrate effective management of staff, students, experience and performance
- Credible clinical experience
- Aware of governance in relation to Neonatal care
- Proven management skills
Desirable
- Teaching expertise
- Evidence of implementing change in the workplace
- Complaints handling
Qualifications and Professional Training
Essential
- First Level degree RN child/adult/midwife
- Qualified in Speciality
- NLS provider
- Evidence of CPD
- Evidence of management experience/training
Desirable
- NLS instructor
- Evidence of leadership/training
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of structure, functions, culture and values of NHS and relationship with other agencies
- Understanding of IT systems
- Knowledge and understanding of HR policies and practices
- Understanding of national, regional and local strategies and priorities
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Advanced communication skills
- Assertive, enthusiastic, dynamic
- Calm under pressure
- High professional standards
- Flexible
- Committed
Other
Essential
- Meets eXcel values and compact behaviours
- Able to travel
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- significant experience at band 6
- Evidence of being up to date with current issues relating to Neonatal care
- Aware of key national drivers relating to Neonatal care
- Able to demonstrate effective management of staff, students, experience and performance
- Credible clinical experience
- Aware of governance in relation to Neonatal care
- Proven management skills
Desirable
- Teaching expertise
- Evidence of implementing change in the workplace
- Complaints handling
Qualifications and Professional Training
Essential
- First Level degree RN child/adult/midwife
- Qualified in Speciality
- NLS provider
- Evidence of CPD
- Evidence of management experience/training
Desirable
- NLS instructor
- Evidence of leadership/training
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of structure, functions, culture and values of NHS and relationship with other agencies
- Understanding of IT systems
- Knowledge and understanding of HR policies and practices
- Understanding of national, regional and local strategies and priorities
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Advanced communication skills
- Assertive, enthusiastic, dynamic
- Calm under pressure
- High professional standards
- Flexible
- Committed
Other
Essential
- Meets eXcel values and compact behaviours
- Able to travel
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).
