Stockport NHS Trust has been awarded funding from the Neo Natal Network to allow the expansion of our neo natal team. Therefore we have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Band 6 within the Neonatal Service at Stockport NHS foundation trust. We are looking for dynamic and highly motivated individuals who can demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills, provide support and education for junior staff and are passionate about improving patient safety and the patient experience and providing leadership and management of the team on a shift and work closely with the Senior Sisters, Lead Nurses and Matron in developing the service and enhancing quality of care delivery. If you hold a Specialist Neonatal Qualification and you are ready for the challenge then we look forward to hearing from you! The post-holder is will provide clinical assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care given to Sick and pre-term babies and their families demonstrating family centred care; provide expert advice to parents and carers acting as a resource to other members of staff. They will take a lead role in a specific area of the service We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you. If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods. We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service. Benefits We Offer To You Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays NHS pension scheme membership Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further NHS Staff discounts Cycle to work scheme Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Helen Large Job title: Neonatal Matron Email address: helen.large@stockport.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0161 419 3949