Job summary
The opportunity has arisen for us to recruit an experienced, motivated Neonatal Nurse to join our team at Neonatal Matron at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The successful candidate will lead our Neonatal Services and exercise advanced clinical expertise, levels of judgement and decision-making in clinical care. Through strong clinical leadership and effective management, the Matron will support the Neonatal Unit and Neonatal Outreach Service to promote and deliver excellence in care of the baby and their family maintaining and continually improve clinical standards and implement change in line with the National recommendations.
You will ensure that there are robust processes within Neonatal Services to enable leadership in quality improvement.
Our Neonatal Unit is a Level 2, Local Neonatal Unit. The 16 cots comprise of : 2 Intensive, 2 High Dependency and 12 Special Care. In addition there is a 6 bedded transitional Care unit situated within the Neonatal Unit, although transitional care is delivered within maternity if required. The unit is committed to achieving FiCare and BFI accreditation.
As a Trust, we recommend that individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Main duties of the job
We strive to provide high quality, safe and effective care and are looking for someone with the vision, skill and enthusiasm to help take the unit forward.
As a Neonatal Matron, you will have experience in management and acting as a professional role model, to provide strong visible leadership and have the appropriate level of authority to provide support, advice and assistance required by our babies, their families and carers.
You will possess excellent organisational, communication and team working skills, and the ability to deliver high quality, holistic care with an emphasis on working in partnership with our families. You will support and empower the team to ensure patient safety, experience and clinical outcomes for baby and family is paramount.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Matrons key responsibility is to ensure that the patient experience is of the highest quality inspiring patient and public confidence. This will be achieved through high visibility, accessibility, and surveillance.
To have local open and transparent communication channels that support the ward/unit team to do the right thing for people we care for, to be bold when they have good ideas and to speak up if things go wrong to ensure learning and quality improvement.
To oversee the delivery of high quality, safe and effective nursing care focused on improving outcomes and experiences for the babies, their families and carers and effectively managing risk.
As a key member of a multi professional team, ensure appropriate referral and discussion with other members of the team to optimise patient care.
Ensure patients are assessed, have care plans that are implemented and evaluated in accordance with the Trusts and NMC requirements
Please see Job description and person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Matrons key responsibility is to ensure that the patient experience is of the highest quality inspiring patient and public confidence. This will be achieved through high visibility, accessibility, and surveillance.
To have local open and transparent communication channels that support the ward/unit team to do the right thing for people we care for, to be bold when they have good ideas and to speak up if things go wrong to ensure learning and quality improvement.
To oversee the delivery of high quality, safe and effective nursing care focused on improving outcomes and experiences for the babies, their families and carers and effectively managing risk.
As a key member of a multi professional team, ensure appropriate referral and discussion with other members of the team to optimise patient care.
Ensure patients are assessed, have care plans that are implemented and evaluated in accordance with the Trusts and NMC requirements
Please see Job description and person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Post registration qualification in specialised neonatal care
- Teaching & Assessing Qualification
- Evidence of commitment to continuous learning and application in practice
- 1st Degree or equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained in relevant environment
Desirable
- Masters Degree
- Recognised management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial management/ leadership experience at Band 7
- Experience of working within Neonatal Services
- Experience of working/ liaising with agencies across the health economy
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of Health Policy and Professional Nursing Agenda
- Experience in service improvements around patient safety and quality of care
Desirable
- Experience in undertaking research
- Experience of clinical audit and benchmarking
Skills
Essential
- Able to deal with difficult issues sensitively and diplomatically
- Able to deal effectively with challenging situations and challenging people
- Computer literate
- Credible leader
- Highly motivated
- Good communicator and negotiator
- Flexible
- Able to gain trust and confidence of others
- Strategic thinker
- Influencing Skills
- IT literate
- Basic Life Support
- Demonstrates key vision and values of the Trust
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Post registration qualification in specialised neonatal care
- Teaching & Assessing Qualification
- Evidence of commitment to continuous learning and application in practice
- 1st Degree or equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained in relevant environment
Desirable
- Masters Degree
- Recognised management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial management/ leadership experience at Band 7
- Experience of working within Neonatal Services
- Experience of working/ liaising with agencies across the health economy
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of Health Policy and Professional Nursing Agenda
- Experience in service improvements around patient safety and quality of care
Desirable
- Experience in undertaking research
- Experience of clinical audit and benchmarking
Skills
Essential
- Able to deal with difficult issues sensitively and diplomatically
- Able to deal effectively with challenging situations and challenging people
- Computer literate
- Credible leader
- Highly motivated
- Good communicator and negotiator
- Flexible
- Able to gain trust and confidence of others
- Strategic thinker
- Influencing Skills
- IT literate
- Basic Life Support
- Demonstrates key vision and values of the Trust
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).
