Neonatal Ward Manger
| Posting date: | 16 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 December 2025 |
| Location: | Hazel Grove, SK2 7JE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9362-25-1050 |
Summary
In conjunction with the Divisional Nursing Director, Lead Nurse and Matron, provide effective leadership, monitoring of professional and care standards, and effective use of resources at ward/department level. To be a visible and accessible presence in the clinical area for patients, relatives and staff. To be responsible for ensuring the provision of compassionate, safe and high-quality patient care. Lead by example and act as a positive role model to staff taking responsibility for own professional development. Provide leadership that promotes patient focused care. Actively contribute to and support agreed developments within the Division with focus for supporting clinical effectiveness and innovative practice. To manage roster allocation for present and future shifts to provide safe staffing levels in line with the agreed workforce model. To lead the multidisciplinary team daily using resources effectively and efficiently. To confidently escalate in a timely manner concerns about patient safety, quality and experience, offering solutions and evidence-based recommendations. To contribute to a culture that recognises and works in partnership with patients and their families, involving them in all decisions To ensure that national and local policy and guidance are delivered and maintained. Foster a culture which encourages staff to challenge and report substandard practice. Contribute to the development of and support delivery of the Trust Quality Improvement Plan/Strategy. Contribute to and participate in programmes of audit, including utilisation of results in practice To Lead and further develop the Transitional Care Model within Stockport Neonatal Unit To ensure an effective and sustainable relationship between Maternity and Neonates The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.