Band 7 Neonatal Ward Manager

Essential

• Registered Children's Nurse / RGN NMC Registration Neonatal Qualification in Specialty (QIS)
• Degree in Nursing or equivalent evidence of academic achievement; evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to neonatal care and leadership
• Current neonatal clinical competence, including Neonatal Advanced Life Support or equivalent relevant training.
• Mentorship, practice assessor/supervisor or equivalent educational qualification

Essential

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively in complex situations
• Highly organised, able to prioritise competing demands, manage deadlines and work effectively under pressure
• Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, develop, support and motivate staff and articulate a clear vision for high-quality neonatal care
• Confident use of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, with accurate documentation and datahandling skills.
• Able to use initiative, make sound decisions and work with appropriate autonomy while recognising when escalation is required

Essential

• Experience of working in neonates, some of which is at a junior managerial level.
• Experience managing competing priorities, changing workloads, staffing pressures and operational demands within a complex clinical environment
• Experience of managing staff performance, appraisal, attendance and wellbeing in line with Trust policies
• Experience of working within a team and of developing good working relationships with internal and external staff at all levels
• Experience of managing safeguarding concerns and referrals and applying safeguarding children policies and procedures.
• Experience collecting, interpreting and presenting data, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience leading or contributing to change management, quality improvement, audit, service development or improvement initiatives
• Experience of workforce planning, roster management, sickness absence management and safe staffing escalation.
• Experience supporting staff development, supervision and appraisal processes
• Experience of managing safety events and knowledge of patient safety systems including PSIRF and escalation processes.

Essential

• Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Compassionate, approachable and family-centred
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills.
• Resilient and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Positive role model with professional credibility and integrity
• Flexible, adaptable and able to lead change effectively
• Committed to quality improvement, patient safety and service excellence