Neonatal Unit Lead Nurse

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated leader to join us at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust as a Lead Nurse on the Neonatal Unit, to help drive change and support in the forward planning of the neonatal service.

This is an exciting opportunity for a professional role model who will be able to lead and coordinate the nursing team whilst being accountable for the overall provision for excellent nursing care delivery to neonates and their families. You will be dynamic, have excellent communication skills and have knowledge and experience in caring for neonates.

We are a busy Local neonatal unit inclusive of 2 intensive cots, 2 high dependency cots and 10 special care cots. In addition to the inpatient care you will lead a inspirational Neonatal Outreach team and work closely with the Neonatal Governance and Education lead nurse.

37.5 hours per week

Monday to Friday working with occasional unsocial shift to support the staffing rota

Interview dates: Mon, 31 Mar 2025

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Neonatal Unit, ensuring high standards of patient care and safety. The post holder must demonstrate effective and visible leadership, which motivates and empowers staff and act as a role model for all. Your role will involve driving and embedding quality improvements within the service.

Work autonomously and to be effective and responsible for supporting others and exploring mechanisms to develop new ways of working. Showcasing strong clinical leadership, providing supervision and support to the nursing team to advance clinical excellence.

Promoting open and effective communication about complex or challenging issues, overcoming any barriers to communication.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

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Date posted

04 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-02-094

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Extensive acute neonatal nursing care experience including intensive and high dependency care

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of local, network and national policies, practices and procedures e.g.NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to the provision of safe effective neonatal care
Understands the concept of clinical governance including evidence based practice and critical appraisal of research finding improvement methodologies
Knowledge of current NHS issues including performance targets and the wider modernisation agenda

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Adult Nurse or registered Childrens Nurse or registered Midwife
Degree level qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
Neonatal Qualification in Speciality
Evidence of continuous professional development
Mentorship or supervisor and assessor training
Neonatal Life Support

Desirable

Enhanced neonatal practice qualification at masters or post graduate certificate level
Leadership or management training

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Extensive acute neonatal nursing care experience including intensive and high dependency care

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of local, network and national policies, practices and procedures e.g.NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to the provision of safe effective neonatal care
Understands the concept of clinical governance including evidence based practice and critical appraisal of research finding improvement methodologies
Knowledge of current NHS issues including performance targets and the wider modernisation agenda

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Adult Nurse or registered Childrens Nurse or registered Midwife
Degree level qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
Neonatal Qualification in Speciality
Evidence of continuous professional development
Mentorship or supervisor and assessor training
Neonatal Life Support

Desirable

Enhanced neonatal practice qualification at masters or post graduate certificate level
Leadership or management training

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.