Neonatal Ward Manager

2 weeks ago


BarrowInFurness LA LF, United Kingdom NHS Full time

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated and innovative neonatal nurse to join our team as a Neonatal Ward Manager.

The base site for this role is Furness General Hospital.

Supported by the Neonatal Matron, as Ward Manager of our Special Care Unit you will have the opportunity to manage and develop nursing staff and services to provide professional and managerial leadership in the delivery of high quality, safe, cost effective care of babies, families and the team.

The individual must demonstrate our trust values and inspire and facilitate the development of staff by providing an open supportive and encouraging environment in which all staff feel valued.

The role will also require the individual to maintain clinical credibility and visibility. Shifts within the clinical rota, as agreed with the Matron, will provide opportunities to ensure clinical skills are maintained and provide a varied experience to the post holder.

We pride ourselves in working collaboratively as a multidisciplinary team in delivering excellent quality of care along with as positive an experience for families as possible. This is your opportunity to influence the experience of infants and families by contributing to the leadership of a strong and dedicated workforce, role modelling positive behaviours, supporting the team to deliver the highest standards of safe and effective care.

The successful candidate will be a qualified in speciality neonatal nurse with significant experience at band 6 or above. You will have specialist clinical knowledge, communication and leadership skills and support the organisation in the delivery of the highest quality of care.

The post holder will manage all aspects of clinical standards and professional practice within the unit and will manage and coordinate staff budget resources and the environment. You will help shape the future of the service supporting the Matron for Neonatal Services.

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

We are working towards becoming a truly inclusive organisation by celebrating inclusion and diversity , and are committed to eliminating discrimination , reducing health inequalities , promoting equal opportunities and respect for all of our colleagues and patients .

We are working hard to enhance the health and wellbeing of our workforce, improving the quality of their working life and valuing their contribution to high quality patient care . Our Flourish at Work is a big part of that.

The successful applicant may be entitled to assistance with removal and other associated expenses for those who may be required to move their home to take up employment with the Trust.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website


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