Neonatal Shift Lead

Job overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for clinical  Band 7's to join our Neonatal Team. The shift lead  will work in partnership with a team of highly skilled Consultants and Neonatal Nurse Practitioners who work collaboratively to deliver high quality care to our small patients and their families.

We are a busy Level 2 LNU and care for babies born from 27 weeks gestation. We take pride in providing an environment in which our neonatal families can grow, thrive, and develop.

The neonatal unit at SWBH comprise of total of 29 cots; 5 intensive care cots, 5 high dependency cots and 19 special care cots. We are launching our 8 bedded transitional care unit and are excited to be settled in the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital.

We have a dedicated and dynamic multidisciplinary team who strive to maintain the highest quality and standards of care to our neonatal population. The successful applicant will join our dedicated team of Neonatologists, Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, and Neonatal Community Outreach Team  to provide family centered care for our patients and families.

Main duties of the job

Provide leadership and direction to the nursing team.

Provide effective day to day shift management of the Neonatal Unit.

Promote and maintain organisational and professional standards.

Promote a learning environment in the Neonatal Unit.

Promote research and evidence based practice.

To be accountable for the quality of care delivered within the unit by the team and work with our ODN/LMNS

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for details on the main duties and responsibilities.