Job summary
Buckinghamshire NHS Trust Neonatal Services are seeking an experienced and dynamic neonatal nursing leader to join our senior leadership team as an Operational Matron .
Buckinghamshire NHS Trust Neonatal Services are a level 2 service consisting of Neonatal Intensive Care, Special Care, Transitional Care and Home Outreach support
Main duties of the job
The Operational Matron will provide visible, professional leadership across the service, leading teams to deliver high-quality, safe and effective family-centred care, promoting patient flow, and supporting the workforce to foster a positive, inclusive and compassionate culture.
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant, there is the option for secondment; all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net, quoting the vacancy reference numbers
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant, there is the option for secondment; all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net, quoting the vacancy reference numbers
Person Specification
Education Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife
- Post registration Qualification in Neonatology
- Educated to First level degree (level 6 or above)
- Current NLS certification
- Safeguarding Children training (Level 1-3)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Leadership or management training
- Post registration qualification in mentoring and supporting students
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration neonatal experience
- Human factors/route cause analysis training or experience of/willing to undertake
- Experience of managing change
Desirable
- Risk management experience
Skills Abilities and Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of audit and service improvement
- Working knowledge of the incident process
- Conflict resolution
- Complaints management
- Report writing experience
Person Specification
Education Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife
- Post registration Qualification in Neonatology
- Educated to First level degree (level 6 or above)
- Current NLS certification
- Safeguarding Children training (Level 1-3)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Leadership or management training
- Post registration qualification in mentoring and supporting students
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration neonatal experience
- Human factors/route cause analysis training or experience of/willing to undertake
- Experience of managing change
Desirable
- Risk management experience
Skills Abilities and Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of audit and service improvement
- Working knowledge of the incident process
- Conflict resolution
- Complaints management
- Report writing experience
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).
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