Job summary
The Unit Manager will be a clearly identifiable senior clinical unit manager and team leader. They will have significant clinical experience and provide clinical expertise to their team, co-ordinate and deliver high quality care. They will be a role model for expert clinical care and lead on specific projects/ management functions as designated by the Senior Nurse.
They will also be responsible for providing leadership and operational management of the neonatal clinical areas and the professional development of the staff within those areas. The Sister/Charge Nurse will provide support to all staff and will be required to work in partnership with all multi-disciplinary teams.
They will work with the other neonatal senior nurses to develop best practice and ensure that there is consistency across both sites. In collaboration with the relevant senior nursing team and Modern Matrons, they will be required to provide senior nursing cover for paediatric unit.
In the specialist setting, they will be expected to have a significant level of specialist neonatal clinical knowledge and expertise in Neonatal care delivery.
The role has clinical, teaching, managerial and staff development responsibilities as delegated by the Modern Matron with particular emphasis on developing clinical expertise.
Main duties of the job
Be responsible for providing a 24 hour nursing service for the clinical area demonstrating effective leadership and management skills.
Maintain a safe working environment, recognising the health and safety
requirements of patients, learners, staff and visitors within the area, and undertaking risk assessment and management on a shift basis.
To effectively manage the allocated budget ensuring that any actual or predicted overspends are reported and investigated. You will also be expected to deliver savings and efficiencies in line with the trust's objectives.
To identify and investigate any issues of conduct, discipline and performance within the team in accordance with trust policy and to liaise with the designated Modern Matron and HR team.
To develop ward/unit policies and guidelines and to ensure these are implemented and audited to ensure compliance and best practice.
To participate in the organisation and management of any service change and project development in the clinical areas.
participate/lead in the development of Ward/Department policies and guidelines and ensure these are readily communicated to all staff.
participate/lead in the investigation of complaints,
lead the recruitment and retention of staff and report any problems to the Neonatal Matron.
familiar with the Trust and Divisional objectives, ensure key performance indicators are met in particular in relation to 'saving lives' and staff individual performance reviews.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be accountable for nursing practice and take every opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence of staff.
To be a clinical expert within the neonatal speciality whilst delivering high levels of direct care to patients.
To initiate and lead in ensuring the development of nursing standards and policies.Promote and maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients/families and staff according to national and local Infection Control guidelines, Health and Safety legislation and Trust Policies and guidelines.
To act as a change agent utilising the principles of evidence-based practice promoting family centred care.
To recognise deteriorations in clinical conditions and initiate a apid and appropriate response
Ensure the delivery of high-quality end of life care in line with national pathways through the provision of holistic and nursing care
To lead on complex patient care and develop packages of care to ensure discharge processes are efficient and comprehensive, incorporating members of the multi-disciplinary team.
To act as an expert clinical resource maintaining a high clinical profile in the clinical area.
Maintain a good understanding and implementation of clinical escalation procedures as required
Monitor quality of standards of care in line with CQC and Trust and Divisional objectives (Infection Control, Cleaning, Documentation and Risk) and audited within the agreed timeframe.
To lead on all Safeguarding referrals/concerns liaising with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Ensure that sensitive patient records are stored appropriately and that trust Information Governance policies are followed.
Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be accountable for nursing practice and take every opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence of staff.
To be a clinical expert within the neonatal speciality whilst delivering high levels of direct care to patients.
To initiate and lead in ensuring the development of nursing standards and policies.Promote and maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients/families and staff according to national and local Infection Control guidelines, Health and Safety legislation and Trust Policies and guidelines.
To act as a change agent utilising the principles of evidence-based practice promoting family centred care.
To recognise deteriorations in clinical conditions and initiate a apid and appropriate response
Ensure the delivery of high-quality end of life care in line with national pathways through the provision of holistic and nursing care
To lead on complex patient care and develop packages of care to ensure discharge processes are efficient and comprehensive, incorporating members of the multi-disciplinary team.
To act as an expert clinical resource maintaining a high clinical profile in the clinical area.
Maintain a good understanding and implementation of clinical escalation procedures as required
Monitor quality of standards of care in line with CQC and Trust and Divisional objectives (Infection Control, Cleaning, Documentation and Risk) and audited within the agreed timeframe.
To lead on all Safeguarding referrals/concerns liaising with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Ensure that sensitive patient records are stored appropriately and that trust Information Governance policies are followed.
Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse with neonatal qualifications.
- Mentorship or Assessors course
- Neonatal Advanced Life Support
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and training relating to Paediatrics
Desirable
- Nursing Degree or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience and competencies necessary for the role.
- Experience in coordinating a shift and supervision of staff.
- Experience in recognising the sick baby.
- Experience of leading an audit
- Effective clinical leadership and experience in the management of change
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Excellent Neonatal Clinical Skills.
- Effective managerial, leadership and organisational skills.
- Effective teaching, training and preceptorship skills.
- Appraisal Skills
- Experience of involvement with Safeguarding concerns
- Administration of IV Drugs and Central Line Access
- An understanding of the clinical governance framework and clinical audit process.
- Initiative to implement new practice.
- Evidence of effective team building skills
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse with neonatal qualifications.
- Mentorship or Assessors course
- Neonatal Advanced Life Support
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and training relating to Paediatrics
Desirable
- Nursing Degree or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience and competencies necessary for the role.
- Experience in coordinating a shift and supervision of staff.
- Experience in recognising the sick baby.
- Experience of leading an audit
- Effective clinical leadership and experience in the management of change
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Excellent Neonatal Clinical Skills.
- Effective managerial, leadership and organisational skills.
- Effective teaching, training and preceptorship skills.
- Appraisal Skills
- Experience of involvement with Safeguarding concerns
- Administration of IV Drugs and Central Line Access
- An understanding of the clinical governance framework and clinical audit process.
- Initiative to implement new practice.
- Evidence of effective team building skills
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).