Job summary The post-holder will provide clinical expertise at a senior level to inform and influence the quality agenda via the Neonatal Risk and Quality Group and will collaborate with providers within BSOL system to ensure that the quality and safety of care and patient experience is maintained and improved. The post-holder will take responsibility for leading on agreed priority areas, working collaboratively across the system promoting coproduction and system quality improvements. Alongside the Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP). The post holder will provide Senior Clinical expertise working in effective collaboration with the Local Maternity and Neonatal System Main duties of the job A strong and credible leader who is open and honest, providing leadership in the clinical areas supporting the senior team in staff and clinical management Actively seek opportunities for service development To be a positive excellent role model, ensuring good staff relationships, effective communication and implementation of the Trust values. Lead challenging communication situations, where is bad news or conflict and be able to resolve. Inspire and lead the teams and others to meet national and local requirements. To be able to think critically and be visionary in approaches to care, instigating and leading on service developments Communicate to help solve problems in everyday challenges To engage with staff to ensure the Neonatal Service is the Best Place to Work To assess the training and development of staff and provide appropriate experience or advise accordingly liaising with the Education Team. To work closely with the Safeguarding Team and provide support and guidance to staff. About us Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care. Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old. Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation. Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 284-25-6941395-DWCM Job locations Birmingham Women's Hospital Mindelsohn Way Birmingham B15 2TG Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment Person Specification Qualifications Essential Specialist Neonatal award such as ENB 405, Neonatal Pathway, Paediatric Intensive Care First degree, level 6 study or equivalent Study at level 7 or willing to undertake Registered Nurse, sub part one Person Specification Qualifications Essential Specialist Neonatal award such as ENB 405, Neonatal Pathway, Paediatric Intensive Care First degree, level 6 study or equivalent Study at level 7 or willing to undertake Registered Nurse, sub part one 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 Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Address Birmingham Women's Hospital Mindelsohn Way Birmingham B15 2TG Employer's website https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)