The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Ward Manager Neonatal Unit

The closing date is 05 November 2025

Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Neonatal unit manager to effectively 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 staff.

To inspire and facilitate the development of Neonatal and Transitional Care staff by providing an open supportive and encouraging environment in which all staff feel valued and where best practice prospers.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will

Assume responsibility for the management of both human and financial resources within the Neonatal Unit and care of babies within the Transitional care area on the post-natal ward in an effective and efficient manner, liaising with Paediatric Matron for Inpatient services and service manager as required. Holds 24-hour accountability for patient care within area of responsibility.

Assume accountability for planning nursing rotas and appropriate deployment of staff within areas of responsibility, ensuring two-way communication is maintained, encouraging harmonious working relationships and professional rapport.

Adopt a leadership style that motivates and empowers neonatal staff in attaining and developing high standards of patient care and professional development.

Provide expert clinical advice for all staff delivering care to babies within the Trust.

Provide knowledge, skills and expertise in assessing and advising about babies requiring specialist care in other areas and in crisis situations (Children's Ward, A&E, ITU)

Facilitate an environment that is welcoming to mothers, babies and families. Utilises opportunities to influence care in other areas where babies/children attend to ensure their needs are met.

Be responsible for the development of policies and procedures specific to the care of sick babies.

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Details

Date posted

22 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

426-999-25TAM

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton road

Kings Lynn

PE30 4ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding this opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding this opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current registration with NMC: RGN/RSCN/ RNC
  • Educated to degree level or demonstrates significant experience of neonatal nursing
  • NLS
  • Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent

Desirable

  • Educated to masters level in a subject relevant to the area
  • Management/Leadership Course

Experience

Essential

  • Up to date experience in Neonatal Nursing
  • Clinical expertise within speciality
  • Teaching learners in the clinical environment
  • Managing change
  • Evidence of managing and improving the patient experience

Desirable

  • Experience with working with Patient electronic records
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current registration with NMC: RGN/RSCN/ RNC
  • Educated to degree level or demonstrates significant experience of neonatal nursing
  • NLS
  • Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent

Desirable

  • Educated to masters level in a subject relevant to the area
  • Management/Leadership Course

Experience

Essential

  • Up to date experience in Neonatal Nursing
  • Clinical expertise within speciality
  • Teaching learners in the clinical environment
  • Managing change
  • Evidence of managing and improving the patient experience

Desirable

  • Experience with working with Patient electronic records

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton road

Kings Lynn

PE30 4ET


Employer's website

https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton road

Kings Lynn

PE30 4ET


Employer's website

https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron for NICU and community services

Kit King

kit.king@qehkl.nhs.uk

07811712671

Details

Date posted

22 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

426-999-25TAM

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton road

Kings Lynn

PE30 4ET


Supporting documents

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