The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the provision of compassionate, safe and high-quality care delivery of all patients in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Standards. The Ward Manager has a fundamental role in ensuring the caring environment is conducive to wellbeing and the effective delivery of budgetary, workforce and resource management. Within this role, you will also be expected to work clinically to support the needs of the Neonatal service, working together with the Matron, Clinical lead and the North West Neonatal Network. To be a visible and accessible presence in the clinical area for patients, relatives and staff. To be responsible for ensuring the provision of compassionate, safe and high-quality patient care. Lead by example and act as a positive role model to staff taking responsibility for own professional development. Provide leadership that promotes patient focused care. Actively contribute to and support agreed developments within the Division with focus for supporting clinical effectiveness and innovative practice. To manage roster allocation for present and future shifts to provide safe staffing levels in line with the agreed workforce model. To lead the multidisciplinary team daily using resources effectively and efficiently. To confidently escalate in a timely manner concerns about patient safety, quality and experience, offering solutions and evidence-based recommendations. To contribute to a culture that recognises and works in partnership with patients and their families, involving them in all decisions To ensure that national and local policy and guidance are delivered and maintained. Foster a culture which encourages staff to challenge and report substandard practice. Contribute to the development of and support delivery of the Trust Quality Improvement Plan/Strategy. To Lead and further develop the Transitional Care Model within Stockport Neonatal Unit To ensure an effective and sustainable relationship between Maternity and Neonates 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: 01614195520 Neonatal Unit Main contact Number 01614195520