Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 ward manager to join and lead the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at Pilgrim hospital Boston, part of United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.



As the ward manager, you will be responsible for the operational and clinical management of the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU). You will lead by example, ensuring excellent standards of neonatal care, patient safety and staff development. this is a key leadership role that requires vision, compassion and clinical credibility.



SCBU at Pilgrim Hospital provides Level 1 Neonatal care, supporting babies who are premature or require additional support after birth. Our dedicated team of neonatal nurses and medical staff work closely with families to deliver safe, effective and family centred care. The Unit works in close partnership with the Level 2 Neonatal Unit at Lincoln County Hospital, offering a cohesive and collaborative approach to neonatal care across the county. Together, we are part of the East Midlands Neonatal Operational Delivery Network, enabling strong regional links and clear pathways for babies and families.

At ULTH we offer:

A welcoming, supportive team and positive working environment



Opportunities to shape the future of neonatal care across Lincolnshire



Leadership development and continuing professional education



Access to staff wellbeing resources and flexible working options



NHS pension, generous annual leave and other NHS benefits



Provide strong clinical leadership to nursing and support staff



Ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based neonatal care



Lead on governance, audits, risk management and service improvement



Support staff development, training and performance management



Maintain excellence working relationships with the wider maternity and paediatric teams



Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.



United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.



Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.



Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.



Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.



This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.



The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).

Key responsibilities:

Provide clinical and operational leadership for the SCBU team



Ensure safe, effective and compassionate care is delivered to babies and their families



Oversee staffing, rostering and resource management



Lead on clinical governance, quality improvement and service development



Support and develop the neonatal nursing team, encouraging a culture of learning and accountability



Foster a strong multidisciplinary relationships within the neonatal, maternity and paediatric services.