Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To actively manage the delivery of care on a day to day level. To ensure effective monitoring of manpower requirements and to implement measures to insure an appropriate skill-mix. To facilitate and maintain effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team. Work in partnership with other service providers leading to efficient care pathways for the infant.
To develop and evaluate clinical policies and procedures for neonates, monitoring and reviewing clinical standards initiating and facilitating research and audit programmes and using risk assessment and the implementation of evidence based practise in line with the principles of Clinical Governance.
To initiate and lead regular staff meetings ensuring that the Neonatal Team/Neonatal Community team are kept informed and involved in unit developments, Health Group or Trust decisions.
To maintain statistical information relating to Neonatal Unit activity.
To ensure the implementation of the Trust’s attendance management policy and the provision of support to staff returning from sick leave.
To ensure that all staff have an annual performance appraisal interview and personal development plan.
To be responsible for the management of the Neonatal Unit staff and supplies budget. Monitor and control the expenditure and use of resources.
To be responsible for the management of the Neonatal Community Services staff and supplies budget. Monitor and control the expenditure and use of resources.
To promote neonatal initiatives within the Children’s Service Plan and the Trust Implementation Plan.
To be a visible point of contact for infants’ families and carers, and all staff within the unit.
Act as a role model to ensure that dignity, rights and confidentiality of the babies and team members are protected.
