SCBU Ward Manager

Job summary

CDDFT have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Childrens nurse to join our team as ward manager for the Special Care Baby Unit at University Hospital of North Durham.

The role is full time at 37.5 hours per week

The successful candidate will work collaboratively within the SCBUs and across perinatal services in CDDFT to provide leadership and management of the nursing team to ensure safe, effective and family focused care of infants requiring specialist support.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work collaboratively within the SCBUs in CDDFT and be based and primarily responsible for the unit at the University Hospital of North Durham.

They will manage the nursing workforce within the SCBU and supervise and develop the team. They will be responsible for coordinating the provision of nursing services and ensure high clinical standards are maintained.

They will role model compassionate and inclusive leadership and drive a culture of development and engagement to enable the team to deliver quality care whilst maximising the professional development of every member of the workforce.

They will play a lead role in the governance of the SCBU, and support staff in quality improvement, audit and monitoring of performance.

Job responsibilities

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You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

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