Ward Manager - NSU *Internal

Ward Manager - NSU
* Internal Vacancy*

The closing date is 24 July 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Ward Manager to join the Neonatal Surgical Unit, working alongside the current NSU Ward Manager.

You will be responsible for leading and monitoring workload and workforce resources, as well as being an expert in the delivery of clinical skills and knowledge in Neonatal Surgery to promote advancing practice. You will work in conjunction with the Matron for Critical Care in the exercise of excellent clinical leadership, management of resources, practice development, and in all aspects of the Neonatal Surgical specialty to ensure the highest standard of patient care delivery to infants/babies.

You will be responsible for the professional development and educational needs of the NSU nursing team and for leading agreed projects related to the service; managing the unit staff including appraisals, absence management and rotas. To lead and carry out the assessment, planning and implementation of programmes of care, providing support and guidance.

As Ward Manager, you will be qualified in Neonatal Speciality (QIS) and will be a key member of the Neonatal Surgical Unit team, providing care to premature and newborn babies requiring high dependency and intensive care, in conjunction with most surgical specialities from the Yorkshire and Humber region. The Neonatal Surgical Unit is a fantastic team, who deliver expert care to our babies and families whilst being supportive and kind to each other.

Reporting into the Matron your responsibilities will include:

• Manage the ward in different settings, ensuring high-quality care for children, following unit protocols and Trust policies.
• Monitor workload and workforce resources on a daily basis to ensure smooth operation.
• Lead and support junior colleagues in delivering care, including assessing, planning, and implementing care programmes.
• Oversee the professional development of the team, setting objectives and helping staff meet their goals.

See the detailed responsibilities in the main duties above. Additional responsibilities include ensuring compliance with relevant policies, participating in clinical governance, and contributing to service improvement initiatives.

• RN Child (RSCN)
• Diploma level post basic nursing qualification in relevant field

• Relevant or significant experience in paediatric nursing
• ENB 998 or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification
• Leadership Skills
• Performing PDR
• Setting and auditing clinical standards
• Utilisation of research in practice

• Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g. Lifting and Handling, Sharps, COSHH
• Level 3 Safeguarding training
• Working knowledge of Infection control
• Quality Assurance principles
• Budgetary Management

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.

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata

Permanent

Part‑time

425‑26‑8092977

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust