We would be willing to offer this post as an Annex 21 post. Further details are included below.
Are you a dynamic, forward‑thinking Neonatal Nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced, compassionate environment where your clinical expertise and people skills truly make a difference? We’re looking for an exceptional leader to join our Neonatal team as a Band 7 Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) Ward Manager. This is more than a job – it’s a chance to shape the future of neonatal care, support strategic innovation and lead with clinical credibility.
Responsibilities
* Support the Senior Nurse in Neonates to drive operational excellence and strategic development.
* Manage and mentor a dedicated team, fostering a culture of compassion, adaptability and professionalism.
* Champion quality improvement and change management initiatives that enhance care for our small and vulnerable patients.
* Maintain clinical visibility and credibility while influencing service delivery at a strategic level.
* Benefit from state‑of‑the‑art equipment, including new SLE6000 ventilation systems and laminar flow isolation rooms, supporting the highest standards of neonatal care.
* Be part of a strong perinatal team with well‑established working relationships and a shared ethic of integrated, family‑centred care across both Maternity Services and Paediatrics.
* Serve as a role model and champion for innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement within the ward.
Qualifications and Knowledge
* Current NMC registration (RN, RM, or RN/RCN part 8 of the Register).
* Nursing degree (Adult/Child).
* Comprehensive Band 6 nursing experience in neonatal care with demonstrable expert knowledge.
* Qualification in Specialty (QIS) for Neonatal Intensive Care and Newborn Life Support – or willingness to obtain within 12 months (supported by a development plan) under All Wales Annex 21 rules.
* Demonstrable understanding of professional current issues in neonatal nursing, resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues.
* Excellent knowledge of the NMC Code for practice/guidance and child protection issues.
* Strong foundation in evidence‑based practice, research and audit.
* Proficiency in clinical supervision, reflective practice and coaching.
Experience
* Post‑registration experience in a leadership/management role, including ward/unit management.
* Experience as mentor, coach, practice assessor or supervisor.
* Evidence of contributing to clinical practice development, change management and quality improvement.
* Experience in recruitment and selection.
* Demonstrable knowledge of governance, risks, incidents and complaints.
* Experience in audit, policy and quality improvement (e.g., Quality Improvement Qualification).
* Welsh Language (Level 1) is desirable.
Additional Information
* Welsh language desirable – the Health Board supports staff in learning Welsh.
* Salary: £48,527 to £55,532 a year (pro rata).
* Interviews will be held on 13/10/2025.
* For further information, candidates will receive a full job description and person specification in supporting documents.
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