Neonatal Ward Manager

NHS; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health trust in Lancaster is seeking an experienced Neonatal Ward Manager. You will manage a team to deliver high-quality care to infants and families, ensuring clinical standards and staff development. The ideal candidate holds a Neonatal Specialty qualification and possesses strong leadership and communication skills. The salary ranges from £47,810 to £54,710 annually, pro rata, with relocation assistance available.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Supportive work environment

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience in managing staff and leading teams in a clinical setting.
• Evidence of setting and monitoring quality standards.
• Experience of budget control.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop nursing staff and services in the Local Neonatal Unit.
• Ensure delivery of high quality, safe care for babies and families.
• Coordinate staff budget resources and manage the clinical environment.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Qualification in Neonatal Specialty (QIS)

Registered Nurse/Midwife on NMC

Job description

Overview

Neonatal Ward Manager at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust. The closing date is 04 November 2025.

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated and innovative neonatal nurse to join our team as a Neonatal Ward Manager.

The base site for this role is Royal Lancaster Infirmary.

Supported by the Neonatal Matron, as ward manager of our Local Neonatal Unit, you will have the opportunity to manage and develop nursing staff and services to provide professional and managerial leadership in the delivery of high quality, safe, cost effective care of babies, families and team.

The individual must demonstrate our trust values and inspire and facilitate the development of staff by providing an open supportive and encouraging environment in which all staff feel valued.

The role will also require the individual to maintain clinical credibility and visibility. Shifts within the clinical rota, as agreed with the Matron, will provide opportunities to ensure clinical skills are maintained and provide a varied experience to the post holder.

We pride ourselves in working collaboratively as a multidisciplinary team in delivering excellent quality of care along with as positive an experience for families as possible. This is your opportunity to influence the experience of infants and families by contributing to the leadership of a strong and dedicated workforce, role modelling positive behaviours, supporting the team to deliver the highest standards of safe and effective care.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be a qualified in speciality neonatal nurse with experience at band 6 or above. You will have specialist clinical knowledge, communication and leadership skills and support the organisation in the delivery of the highest quality of care.

The post holder will manage all aspects of clinical standards and professional practice within the unit and will manage and coordinate staff budget resources and the environment. You will help shape the future of the service supporting the Matron for Neonatal Services.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

We are working towards becoming a truly inclusive organisation by celebrating inclusion and diversity, and are committed to eliminating discrimination, reducing health inequalities, promoting equal opportunities and respect for all of our colleagues and patients.

We are working hard to enhance the health and wellbeing of our workforce, improving the quality of their working life and valuing their contribution to high quality patient care. Our Flourish at Work is a big part of that.

The successful applicant may be entitled to assistance with removal and other associated expenses for those who may be required to move their home to take up employment with the Trust.

Job 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 University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

• Qualification in Neonatal Specialty (QIS)
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• NLS
• Registered Nurse/Midwife on NMC
• Experience of managing staff
• Experience of leadership
• Evidence of setting and monitoring quality standards
• Good organisational skills
• Budget control
• ability to prioritise time
• ability to co-ordinate departmental services on absence of senior staff
• ability to work alongside other care groups in meeting needs of babies and families

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per annum pro rata