Job summary Are you an experienced, expert leader in neonatal care with a specialty qualification? Join our well-established and friendly team and as a part of our senior neonatal leadership team, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining high standards of care, developing services, and compassionately leading the team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proven leadership qualities, showcase clinical excellence and promote innovative practice while working closely with the multidisciplinary team. You'll manage day-to-day activities across ITU, HDU, Special Care, and Transitional cots, ensuring effective and safe decision-making. In addition to your leadership responsibilities, you'll actively participate in staff management and leadership, leveraging your outstanding communication skills to foster a collaborative work environment. Familiarity with risk, governance, and safeguarding processes is essential to excel in this role. If you're passionate about neonatal care and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you. Join us in providing the best care to our patients and become an integral part of our dedicated team. Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity Main duties of the job The post holder will be a clinical expert, providing safe and effective care, leading and managing care provision for a total of 28 cots (12 ITU/HDU, 16 Special Care) & 4 Transitional Care cots on the post-natal ward. You will have extensive experience, knowledge and understanding to be able to act as a resource for the multi -disciplinary team to provide high quality, evidence based care and work collaboratively with families and service users to enhance service provision. As a compassionate leader, you will support the team to be the best they can be, supporting their health and well-being, and actively encouraging their professional development. You will be committed, engaging and proactive, and strive for nursing excellence in neonatal care. About us We will offer you a structured induction that is tailored to successful candidates. We will provide you with a supportive environment, which allows you to professionally develop, and contribute to exemplary professional practice. In addition, you will work in partnership with a key range of stakeholders to enhance your understanding of the team and how your role supports local and organisational strategies. Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 318-24-W&C-T1778-B Job locations Gloucestershire Royal Hospital Gloucester GL1 3NN Job description Job responsibilities Demonstrate proven change management skills. An ability to perform clinical skills with dexterity Knowledge of clinical governance, policy and procedure and quality assurance frameworks An understanding of evidence based practice and willingness to lead, encourage and motivate staff to participate in nursing research IT skills which can be built upon to incorporate the use of hospital administration, information and training systems Organisation and time management skills Demonstrate a clear understanding of Safeguarding policies and procedures. Recognised management course or equivalent level of skill gained through experience. NLS Qualification. Please see attached full job description. Job description Job responsibilities Demonstrate proven change management skills. An ability to perform clinical skills with dexterity Knowledge of clinical governance, policy and procedure and quality assurance frameworks An understanding of evidence based practice and willingness to lead, encourage and motivate staff to participate in nursing research IT skills which can be built upon to incorporate the use of hospital administration, information and training systems Organisation and time management skills Demonstrate a clear understanding of Safeguarding policies and procedures. Recognised management course or equivalent level of skill gained through experience. NLS Qualification. Please see attached full job description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Active registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of a professional portfolio, registration revalidation & commitment to lifelong learning Recognised Post Graduate qualification in Neonatal Nursing Recognised Leadership qualification Recognised Mentoring and Assessing in Clinical Practice course Desirable MSc or MA e.g. completion of modules at Level 7 Recognised workforce planning qualification Degree in Nursing Experience Essential Experience of leading and managing a neonatal unit and neonatal clinical competence Knowledge and experience of working at a middle management level in an NHS acute area Experience of leading and managing a team Knowledge and experience of change management, quality assurance processes and working within a budget Evidence of development and evaluation of training resources Up to date and experienced in safeguarding procedure and policy Passion for teaching, education and practice development and ability to professionally develop individuals Demonstrates commitment to research based practice and clinical excellence and plays an active part in the introduction of research based change to improve patient centred care Desirable Research aware Person Specification Qualifications Essential Active registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of a professional portfolio, registration revalidation & commitment to lifelong learning Recognised Post Graduate qualification in Neonatal Nursing Recognised Leadership qualification Recognised Mentoring and Assessing in Clinical Practice course Desirable MSc or MA e.g. completion of modules at Level 7 Recognised workforce planning qualification Degree in Nursing Experience Essential Experience of leading and managing a neonatal unit and neonatal clinical competence Knowledge and experience of working at a middle management level in an NHS acute area Experience of leading and managing a team Knowledge and experience of change management, quality assurance processes and working within a budget Evidence of development and evaluation of training resources Up to date and experienced in safeguarding procedure and policy Passion for teaching, education and practice development and ability to professionally develop individuals Demonstrates commitment to research based practice and clinical excellence and plays an active part in the introduction of research based change to improve patient centred care Desirable Research aware 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. 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. 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 Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Gloucestershire Royal Hospital Gloucester GL1 3NN Employer's website https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)