Senior Nurse for Neonatal Services

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

The post holder will provide operational, professional and clinical leadership across Neonatal Services, ensuring safe, effective, high-quality care and the efficient use of resources.

They will hold responsibility for service governance, workforce management, budget oversight, performance delivery and continuous improvement in line with Health Board objectives and Value Based Healthcare principles.

Key responsibilities include leading quality, safety and risk management, overseeing clinical governance, infection prevention, safeguarding, patient experience and regulatory compliance.

The role will support and lead investigations into incidents, complaints, claims and professional concerns, ensuring lessons learned are implemented and shared across services.

The post holder will work closely with the Head of Nursing, Directorate Manager and multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement and evaluate operational plans, service improvements, workforce strategies and new service initiatives.

They will contribute to long-term service planning, redesign and innovation, ensuring sustainable, cost-effective services that meet the changing needs of the population.

They will provide visible leadership for nursing and support staff through recruitment, retention, appraisal, performance management, attendance management, professional development and workforce planning.

The role includes managing complex staffing issues, chairing meetings, leading training programmes and promoting a culture of accountability, learning and continuous improvement.

The post holder will provide expert clinical advice and support for complex patient management, safeguarding, public health initiatives and evidence-based practice.

They will use audit, research and performance data, including PREMs, PROMs and DATIX, to drive quality improvement and improve patient outcomes and experiences.

Responsibilities also include monitoring budgets and financial performance, identifying efficiencies, ensuring compliance with financial and HR policies, managing resources during periods of pressure, and supporting emergency and crisis management.

The post holder will work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders, represent and promote the service, support patient and public involvement, and participate in the Maternity and Neonatal Senior Manager on-call rota.

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If youre comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our Croeso Candidate booklet below for more information.

Person Specification

Circumstances

Essential

• To be able to travel in a timely manner across the UHB locality and on occasions further afield, to undertake the duties of the post.

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate effective communication skills - verbal and written (report writing).

Desirable

• Welsh language speaking and listening skills at Level 3 or above

Experience

Essential

• Experience in supervising staff.
• Substantial post-registration experience including clinical leadership, and team management and have a reputation for professional innovation and excellence.
• Experience in establishing, developing and managing clinical services.
• Clinically creditable with a background in multi-disciplinary working.

Desirable

• Evidence of quality improvement skills.

Qualifications/Knowledge

Essential

• Registered professional with current NMC registration in relevant field of nursing.
• Degree or equivalent skills, knowledge and/or training and experience in Neonatal Nursing
• Master's Level or possess skills, knowledge and/or training and experience to its equivalency.

Desirable

• Project management

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.

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.

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

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Prince Charles Hospital

Gurnos Road

Gurnos

CF429DT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/