Matron - Neonatal Services

NHS; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Matron for Neonatal Services. This role involves senior leadership, ensuring high-quality care, and supporting the Heads of Midwifery. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in neonatal care, leadership skills, and a commitment to patient-centered service. The position offers a chance to shape services and improve patient care quality within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive post-registration experience in management and leadership roles.
• Experience managing budgets and handling clinical risks.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to staff for safe, high-quality care.
• Manage Ward/Unit Managers to support safety and efficiency.
• Deputise for the Head of Midwifery when required.

Skills

Leadership

Conflict Management

Effective Communication

Organizational Skills

Team Motivation

Education

Registered Nurse/Sick Children's Nurse

Specialist qualification in Neonatal care

Management or Leadership qualification

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Matron - Neonatal Services

The closing date is 12 May 2025

We are pleased to advertise a permanent position for a Matron in Neonatal Services at UHMBT. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Neonatal Nurse to take on a senior leadership role, supporting the Heads of Midwifery and the Director of Midwifery to uphold high standards of quality care and patient experience within the Maternity and Neonatal portfolio.

As a senior member of the nursing and midwifery team, you will have the opportunity to shape services to ensure they are responsive and patient-focused.

The role requires demonstrating expert clinical knowledge and high standards, along with skills to inspire, innovate, support, and challenge our team to deliver exceptional service for families. The position will support the Neonatal service across UHMBT.

Main duties of the job

As the successful candidate, you will:

1. Provide visible leadership and clear direction to staff, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality care aligned with the organisation's strategic vision.
2. Be accountable for the standard of Neonatal care and the clinical environment within your areas of responsibility. Collaborate with clinical teams to maintain high standards of care, infection prevention, and patients' privacy and dignity.
3. Manage Ward/Unit Managers within your area to support a culture of safety, financial balance, and efficiency.
4. Support the achievement of targets and KPIs to improve access to Neonatal services and enhance patient care quality.
5. Participate in the relevant senior manager on-call rota.
6. Deputise for the Head of Midwifery when required on neonatal care matters within UHMBT and the Lancashire and South Cumbria Neonatal Network.

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, along with several community health care premises.

FGH and the RLI offer a range of general hospital services, including Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units, and various Consultant-led services.

We are committed to becoming a truly inclusive organization by celebrating inclusion and diversity, and are dedicated to eliminating discrimination, reducing health inequalities, promoting equal opportunities, and respecting all colleagues and patients.

We focus on enhancing the health and wellbeing of our workforce, improving their working lives, and valuing their contributions to high-quality patient care. Our Flourish at Work initiative plays a significant role in this effort.

This position may also appeal to individuals seeking either full-time employment or a role in an organization that actively promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Job responsibilities

For detailed information about the role and main duties, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification available under the supporting documents section. Additional information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be found on our website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

• Registered Nurse/Sick Children's Nurse
• Registered with the NMC or appropriate regulatory body
• Specialist qualification in Neonatal care
• Management or Leadership qualification or willingness to undertake one

Experience

• Extensive post-registration experience, including management and leadership roles
• Experience managing budgets and financial control
• Experience handling incidents, complaints, and clinical risks
• HR management experience
• Experience with change management

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to influence and motivate staff to meet challenging targets
• Conflict management skills
• Ability to motivate and support teams and promote effective teamwork
• Strong organizational skills
• Strategic planning abilities impacting service positively
• Effective communication skills for complex information sharing within multidisciplinary teams

Personal Qualities

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, innovative, and flexible
• Conflict resolution skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to work flexibly across all Trust sites

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure check will be required.

Salary: £53,755 to £60,504 per annum, pro-rata.