Neonatal Matron

Role:Neonatal UnitMatonLocation: The Portland Hospital for Women & Children, Central LondonFull time: 37.5 hours per weekSalary: £Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development) We’re looking for aMatronto join our Neonatal Unit at The Portland Hospital. The Portland Hospital is the UK’s only private hospital dedicated exclusively to the healthcare needs of women and children. Position Description The Neonatal Matron will be responsible for the operational and clinical leadership within the neonatal care setting, to support Women’s Services Manager, Deputy Chief Nursing Officer for Women’s Services and the nursing teams in providing high quality care. The post holder will support the Women’s Services Manager to develop the neonatal services and meet the neonatal objectives in relation to expected standards of neonatal care. They will actively educate the nursing team ensuring they have the skills to deliver the needs of the nursing service in a safe, efficient and effective way and develop practice within the unit through on-going training and development of staff by identifying individual training needs, facilitating courses and delivering training sessions. They will be highly visible and available to patients and the parents/carers thereby promoting confidence in our services and will develop and maintain positive Consultant relationships with the Neonatal Team and beyond. Strong leadership skills will be demonstrated in the daily management of the unit and the team. The Portland Hospital As the only fully private hospital to provide maternity and neonatal services in the UK, The Portland Hospital places emphasis on safety and quality as well as providing a premier service to all our mothers and babies. There are approximately 1,600 deliveries a year and our ethos is to provide a family centred approach to care to empower parents to be involved in decisions about our babies care, all with the highest standards in healthcare quality and safety. The Neonatal Unit provides Level 2 care and has 6 cots. At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others. What you'll bring NMC Child Registered Nurse (RN Child / RSCN)/NMC Adult Registered Nurse, with Qualified in Speciality Training Experience working within a Neonatal Unit, including attendance to deliveries in labour ward (post-qualification) (Essential) Neonatal Life Support (provider status Essential) Experience managing a team Involved in Clinical incident reviews Why HCA UK? Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day.You’ll be eligible for: 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals Private pension contribution which increases with length of service Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme Group Life Assurance from day one Critical illness cover Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you Discounts with over 800 major retailers Culture and values HCA Healthcare UK is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives and promotes our values across all areas of our organisation. As a valued member of our team, you will be expected to uphold and demonstrate HCA Healthcare UK’s core values through respectful behaviour and conduct. This includes a commitment to fostering Inclusion in all aspects of your role. We approach every patient and colleague with empathy, kindness, and understanding, ensuring a supportive and caring environments for all. We strive for excellence in everything we do, continuously improving our skills and services. Additionally, we encourage sustainable practices by considering the environmental impact of your actions whenever possible. Reasonable adjustments We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them. #J-18808-Ljbffr