Description
The Neonatal Unit Ward Manager is a senior clinical leader responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the neonatal unit, ensuring babies and their families receive safe, effective, compassionate and high-quality care.
Working closely with the Neonatal Matron, Head of Nursing, Consultant Neonatologists and multidisciplinary teams, the postholder provides visible leadership, maintains clinical standards and supports the delivery of patient safety, quality improvement and service development priorities.
The role includes workforce management, staff supervision, education, recruitment, wellbeing and professional development, fostering a positive culture of learning, accountability and continuous improvement.
The Ward Manager will lead on governance, risk management, audit and quality initiatives while supporting the implementation of evidence-based practice and family-centred care.
They will collaborate across neonatal services and sites to promote consistency, shared learning and best practice.
The ideal candidate will be a compassionate, resilient and highly motivated neonatal nurse with excellent leadership, communication, organisational and people management skills.
Main duties of the job:
- Provide visible clinical and operational leadership within the neonatal service
- Ensure the delivery of safe, effective and family-centred care
- Lead and develop nursing practice, maintaining high standards of quality, safety and patient experience
- Support staff to deliver evidence-based care
- Oversee workforce planning, staff development, performance management and service improvement initiatives
- Promote a positive culture of learning, inclusion and continuous improvement
- Contribute to governance, patient safety, quality assurance, education and research activities
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year
- Permanent part-time contract
- Opportunities for professional development and growth