Main duties of the job

The post- holder will ensure that operational, performance, service modernisation and improvement, governance and activity targets are achieved across North Wales, and will operate with significant autonomy. The Post-holder will lead and implement major service developments within Neonatal Services, in line with BCUHB and National / local Neonatal Guidelines to meet national targets.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and Proud to Lead competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential criteria

  • Professional Nursing Qualification On NMC register
  • Masters Degree or significant masters level experience or working towards
  • Recognised Professional Qualification in Neonatal Care e.g. ENB 405 or extensive experience in neonatal care
  • Evidence of continuing personal and professional development.

    • Desirable criteria

  • Management or professional qualification at post graduate level.

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Significant relevant management experience working with Neonatal multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Evidence of ability to implement and manage change in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • Experience in human resource issues and conflict resolution.
  • Experience in preparing, producing and negotiating business and service development plans.

    • SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

    Essential criteria

  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Ability to deliver performance requirements within set deadlines.
  • Ability to manage a wide variety of unrelated Neonatal projects and issues on a daily basis.
  • Ability to problem solve and make decisions. Teaching/mentoring and Interview skills
  • Ability to influence and negotiate.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both verbal and written.
  • Ability to respond positively to change.
  • Able to analyse, interpret and communicate complex information in a way others can understand
  • Project management and facilitation skills. Ability to manage several projects and see them through to their conclusion.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organisation and at senior level with external organisations.
  • IT literate using multiple software packages email, word processing, spreadsheets, database, PowerPoint, and clinical information systems
  • Thorough knowledge of the NHS Wales and the issues facing it
  • Knowledge of National Neonatal agenda and policies.

    • Desirable criteria

  • Teaching/mentoring skills

    • VALUES

    Essential criteria

  • Committed to a culture of continuous improvement and development underpinned by open communications and team work.
  • Ability to manage emotions and be resilient in a range of complex and demanding situations.
  • High workload capacity
  • Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team pan North Wales
  • Openness and integrity.
  • .Self-motivated, proactive and innovative.
  • Ability to prioritise workload and deliver within tight and competing deadlines

    • To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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    Applicant requirements

    You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Welsh language skills are desirable

    You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Welsh language skills are desirable