Job summary
Role:Neonatal UnitMatonLocation:The Portland Hospital for Women & Children, Central LondonFull time:37.5 hours per weekSalary:£Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)
Were looking for aMatronto join our Neonatal Unit at The Portland Hospital. The PortlandHospitalis the UKs only private hospital dedicated exclusively to the healthcare needs of women and children.
Main duties of the job
Position Description
The Neonatal Matron will be responsible for the operational and clinical leadership within the neonatal care setting, to support Womens Services Manager, Deputy Chief Nursing Officer for Womens Services and the nursing teams in providing high quality care. The post holder will support the Womens Services Manager to develop the neonatal services and meet the neonatal objectives in relation to expected standards of neonatal care.
They will actively educate the nursing team ensuring they have the skills to deliver the needs of the nursing service in a safe, efficient and effective way and develop practice within the unit through on-going training and development of staff by identifying individual training needs, facilitating courses and delivering training sessions. They will be highly visible and available to patients and their parents/carers thereby promoting confidence in our services and will develop and maintain positive Consultant relationships with the Neonatal Team and beyond. Strong leadership skills will be demonstrated in the daily management of the unit and the team.
About us
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
- We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day.Youll be eligible for:
- 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
- Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
- Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
- Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
- Group Life Assurance from day one
- Critical illness cover
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
- Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
- Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Portland Hospital
As the only fully private hospital to provide maternity and neonatal services in the UK, The Portland Hospital places emphasis on safety and quality as well as providing a premier service to all our mothers and babies. There are approximately 1,600 deliveries a year and our ethos is to provide a family centred approach to care to empower parents to be involved in decisions about their babies care, all with the highest standards in healthcare quality and safety. The Neonatal Unit provides Level 2 care and has 6 cots.
Please send your CV to tracy.wright@hcahealthcare.co.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Portland Hospital
As the only fully private hospital to provide maternity and neonatal services in the UK, The Portland Hospital places emphasis on safety and quality as well as providing a premier service to all our mothers and babies. There are approximately 1,600 deliveries a year and our ethos is to provide a family centred approach to care to empower parents to be involved in decisions about their babies care, all with the highest standards in healthcare quality and safety. The Neonatal Unit provides Level 2 care and has 6 cots.
Please send your CV to tracy.wright@hcahealthcare.co.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
- What you'll bring:
- NMC Child Registered Nurse (RN Child / RSCN)/NMC Adult Registered Nurse, with Qualified in Speciality Training
- Experience working within a Neonatal Unit, including attendance to deliveries in labour ward (post-qualification) (Essential)
- Neonatal Life Support (provider status Essential)
- Experience managing a team
- Involved in Clinical incident reviews
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
- What you'll bring:
- NMC Child Registered Nurse (RN Child / RSCN)/NMC Adult Registered Nurse, with Qualified in Speciality Training
- Experience working within a Neonatal Unit, including attendance to deliveries in labour ward (post-qualification) (Essential)
- Neonatal Life Support (provider status Essential)
- Experience managing a team
- Involved in Clinical incident reviews
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).
