Job summary
We are delighted to advertise a permanent contract position for a Matron for Neonatal Service at UHMBT. an exciting opportunity for dynamic and experienced Neonatal Nurse to be appointed into a senior leadership role, which will support the our Heads of Midwifery and Director of Midwifery to drive high standards of quality care and patient experience within the Maternity and Neonatal portfolio
As part of the senior nursing and midwifery team you will have the opportunity to shape services to ensure they are responsive and patient focused.
There is an expectation that you will not only demonstrate expert clinical knowledge and high standards, but present skills that will enthuse, innovate, support and challenge our team to achieve an exceptional service for families. The role will support the Neonatal service across UHMBT
Main duties of the job
As the successful candidate you will:
- Provide visible leadership and clear direction to the staff for which they are accountable ensuring delivery of safe, high-quality care aligned with organisational strategic vision.
- Accountable for the both the standard of Neonatal care and clinical environment within identified areas of responsibility. The post holder will work collaboratively with clinical teams to maintain high- standards of care, infection prevention and control practices and ensure patients' privacy and dignity always maintained.
- Providing effective line management of Ward/Unit Managers within the area for which you are responsible is fundamental in order to support a culture of consciousness to deliver financial balance and achievement of efficiencies.
- Support the delivery of targets and key performance indicators to improve access to Neonatal services whilst improving the quality of patient care.
- Participate in the relevant senior manager on-call rota.
- Deputises for the Head of Midwifery when required on aspects of neonatal care within UHMBT and the Lancashire and South Cumbria Neonatal Network
About us
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 atruly inclusive organisationbycelebrating inclusion and diversity, and arecommitted to eliminating discrimination,reducing health inequalities,promoting equal opportunitiesandrespect for all of our colleagues and patients.
We are working hard to enhance the health and wellbeing of our workforce, improving the qualityof their working life andvaluing their contributiontohigh quality patient care. Our Flourish at Work is a big part of that.
This post would also be attractive to individuals looking for eitherfull time employment, working for an organisation who activelypromotes a healthy work and home life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Qualified Registered Nurse/sick children's Nurse
- Registered with appropriate regulatory body - NMC.
- Qualified in Neonatal speciality
Desirable
- Post Management / Leader qualification or willingness to undertake a certificate in Management/Leadership
Experience
Essential
- Considerable post registration experience including management and leadership experience
- Experience of managing of budgets/financial control
- Experienced in managing incidents/complaints/clinical risk
- Experience of managing HR issues
- significant post registration experience
Desirable
- Experience of change management
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Ability to influence and motivate staff to delivery challenging targets
- Ability to manage conflict
- Able to motivate and support others and encourage effective team working
- Demonstrate strong organisational skills and abilities
- Ability to plan strategies which impact positively across the service
- Able to present and receive complex information within a multi- professional team
- Ability to plan strategies which impact positively across the service
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self motivated, enthusiastic, innovative and flexible.
- Approachable, open style manager.
- Able to deal with and resolve conflict
- Excellent communications skills, written and oral
- Willingness to work flexibly across all sites of the Trust
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Qualified Registered Nurse/sick children's Nurse
- Registered with appropriate regulatory body - NMC.
- Qualified in Neonatal speciality
Desirable
- Post Management / Leader qualification or willingness to undertake a certificate in Management/Leadership
Experience
Essential
- Considerable post registration experience including management and leadership experience
- Experience of managing of budgets/financial control
- Experienced in managing incidents/complaints/clinical risk
- Experience of managing HR issues
- significant post registration experience
Desirable
- Experience of change management
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Ability to influence and motivate staff to delivery challenging targets
- Ability to manage conflict
- Able to motivate and support others and encourage effective team working
- Demonstrate strong organisational skills and abilities
- Ability to plan strategies which impact positively across the service
- Able to present and receive complex information within a multi- professional team
- Ability to plan strategies which impact positively across the service
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self motivated, enthusiastic, innovative and flexible.
- Approachable, open style manager.
- Able to deal with and resolve conflict
- Excellent communications skills, written and oral
- Willingness to work flexibly across all sites 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).
