Special Care Baby Unit Matron

Special Care Baby Unit Matron Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Matron for the Special Care Baby Unit to join our team at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary between £57,528 and £64,750 per annum, with a commitment to delivering high-quality and compassionate care to our patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the nursing, midwifery, and Allied Health Professionals within the Special Care Baby Unit.
• Ensure the provision of safe, clinically effective, and compassionate care, while providing assurance evidence to the Head of Nursing & Quality.
• Oversee the professional responsibilities of Senior Sisters, Charge Nurses, Team Leaders, and some AHPs.
• Provide credible, visible, and effective leadership to nursing and midwifery staff.
• Collaborate with Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust to enhance neonatal services.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be a registered nurse relevant to the field of practice or hold a live NMC registration.
• Possess a bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Midwifery, Leadership and Management, or an Allied Health Professional degree.
• Hold a management qualification or have relevant experience in a similar role.
• Desirable qualifications include a recognized teaching and assessing qualification and a master’s degree.
• Demonstrate ongoing professional development within the last two years and possess expert knowledge of nursing and AHP practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from £57,528 to £64,750 per annum.
• Permanent full-time position with 37.5 hours per week.
• Access to an on-site day nursery and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Discounts at local businesses and gyms.
• Opportunity to hire the Trust’s beach hut in Ryde.
• Flexible working arrangements may be available.

We encourage applicants who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to apply, as these applications will be considered alongside all others. If you are passionate about providing excellent care and would like to be part of our team, we invite you to apply today.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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