Ward Manager - Neonatal

Job overview

Join Our Dynamic Team: Exciting Opportunity for a Senior Neonatal Nurse.

Are you a confident and compassionate neonatal nurse ready to make a profound impact in the lives of our tiniest patients? An exceptional opportunity awaits you in our state-of-the-art Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, where your expertise and passion for care can truly shine!

As a key leader in our dedicated team, you’ll have the chance to energise and inspire both families and staff. Your enthusiasm and knowledge will be the driving force behind our commitment to individualised nursing care, transitional care, and family-integrated initiatives. You’ll be at the forefront of implementing baby-friendly practices that prioritise the well-being of every infant.

What We’re Looking For:

• A proactive leader who radiates positivity and passion
• A skilled clinician who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• A nurturing individual dedicated to empowering families through their journeys

Join us in creating a supportive and innovative atmosphere where every day brings new challenges, rewards, and the opportunity to change lives.

Ready to step into a role where you can lead with impact and compassion? We can’t wait to welcome you to our incredible team.

Main duties of the job

Lead the Way in Neonatal Care: Your Next Adventure Awaits.

We’re searching for a dynamic leader to helm our dedicated neonatal team across intensive, high dependency, special, and transitional care. This is your chance to be at the forefront of neonatal excellence!

As the Ward Manager you will be responsible for the leadership, management, and safe operational running of a clinical ward. Ensuring high‑quality, patient‑centred care overseeing clinical standards, managing staff, and maintaining effective systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide visible leadership to nursing and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure delivery of safe, effective, evidence‑based patient care.
• Manage staffing, including rotas, supervision, appraisals, and supporting staff development.
• Oversee clinical governance, incident reporting, audits, and quality improvement.
• Maintain a safe ward environment, ensuring compliance with infection prevention and health & safety standards.
• Manage ward budgets, resource allocation, and equipment.
• Lead on patient experience, resolving concerns and supporting improvements.
• Act as the primary liaison between the ward, senior management, and other clinical services.

Skills & Qualities:

• Strong leadership and decision‑making
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure
• Commitment to high standards of care and continuous improvement.
• Educate and Empower.
• Foster Collaboration and team working.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

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.