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Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Nurse to join the Neonatal team as the Lead Nurse, supporting the delivery of the Perinatal Strategy and play a key role in shaping the development of neonatal services. The Lead Nurse will work alongside the Perinatal Leadership team providing strategic, operational and clinical leadership, working collaboratively across maternity and neonatal services and within the Local Maternity and Neonatal System.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
- Provide senior professional leadership for the neonatal nursing service.
- Lead the development and delivery of high quality neonatal services.
- Work with the Neonatal clinical lead, Director of Midwifery, Modern Matron and operational managers to deliver service objectives.
- Lead or contribute to service improvement and transformation.
- Monitor quality, safety and governance.
- Manage and monitor local budgets and resources.
- Have overall responsibility for nursing workforce planning
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Lead Nurse will provide credible and visible nurse leadership both within the clinical group and as a key member of the corporate nursing team. Together with the Clinical Director and Group Director of Operations, the Lead Nurse will be responsible for the supporting the delivery of the organisational strategy, the annual operational plan and financial performance and in addition, provide clear operational leadership in patient flow / discharge planning.
Within this context, the Lead Nurse will work within the group on quality, safety and patient experience, and any corporate objectives that reflect the Chief Nursing Officer portfolio.
The Lead Nurse may be required to lead on corporate issues outside their immediate sphere of responsibility in order to achieve the corporate objectives of the Trust.
Through living trust values, the Lead Nurse will demonstrate their passion for continuous improvement towards world class.
For further details please see the attached job description.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- • Substantial senior nursing / midwifery experience • Proven record of leading and effectively managing change across organisations • Evidence of leadership development
Desirable
- • Project management experience • Experience of implementing Lean methodologies
Qualifications
Essential
- • 1st level Registered Nurse • Current NMC registration • Masters Degree or working towards or equivalent experience and evidence of working at a senior nursing level relevant clinical experience. • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- • Lean or other improvement methodologies
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- • Expert knowledge of the post’s area of responsibility • Sound knowledge of NHS agenda • Detailed knowledge and understanding of current issues in nursing & midwifery • Well-developed leadership skills • Persuasive with strong influencing skills and the ability to manage conflict • Highly developed problem-solving, critical appraisal and decision making skills • Patient focused • Highly developed motivational skills and strong commitment to staff involvement and empowerment • Ability to work within and understand the context in which the Trust operates • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally • Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines • Ability to manage the translation of strategic intent into operational reality • Basic IT skills
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s values. (As detailed in UHCW’s Values in Action document below) • Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
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This advert is for Lead Nurse for Neonates with University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust in UHCW NHS Trust. It is listed as a Band 8 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £66,582 - £77,368 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Sep 2026.
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