Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Poole community hospitals.
We are looking for an inspirational, highly motivated individual with exceptional proven leadership skills for the role of Community Hospital Matron.
The post holder will have excellent communication skills, be a positive compassionate role model, be innovative and passionate with evidence of being a champion for clinical standards and continuous improvement. You will be dedicated to improving patient experience and creating an environment where people feel safe, cared for and confident in the treatment they receive.
The individual will be accountable for ensuring the delivery of high quality person centred services with a focus on integrated care which always considers people's safety, privacy and dignity.
To act as a champion for clinical standards and for continuous improvement in the service user experience, providing assurance that standards meet all contractual requirements.
Westhaven Radipole Ward have 33 inpatient beds and Bridport Colmers Ward have 24 beds
This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.
Main duties of the job
You will have clinical responsibility for facilitating patient flow in and out of our community hospital beds monitoring hospital admissions, discharges and patient movement within the wards to identify bed availability and to ensure efficient use of beds.
You'll be confident in complex clinical decision making, familiar with services in the health system to support patient referrals and transfers, and be able to offer professional challenge as appropriate. You'll be forward thinking and solution focused.
You will have the vision energy and commitment to lead a community hospital through a period of transformation in line with our vision and values.
Working with us you will be supported and part of a strong team. You'll challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
We are looking for a Registered Health Professional a nurse or allied health professional with experience of developing services and experience at senior clinical leadership level.
This is a full time post and may include some weekends and bank holidays.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 10 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
If you are interested in moving to Dorset we also offer a generous relocation package of up to £10,000. For further details on relocation expenses please email dhc.careers@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
If you are interested in moving to Dorset we also offer a generous relocation package of up to £10,000. For further details on relocation expenses please email dhc.careers@nhs.net
Person Specification
Knowlegdge, Skills and Training
Essential
- Registered health practitioner
- Relevant full Masters degree or demonstrable extensive equivalent experience in the relevant specialty.
- Evidence of recent evidence based professional development in an up to date portfolio
- Exceptional proven leadership skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Trust's strategies
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- Able to analyse performance, competing perspectives and priorities in the delivery of health and support service improvement.
- Evidence of effective leadership and risk management skills
- Experience of complex service delivery including multi agency working.
- Practical experience of facilitating and managing change
- Evidence of involvement in policy and practice change
- Able to undertake clinical supervision and systematic peer caseload review of colleagues on an individual or group basis
Information Technology
Essential
- Competent user of word processing and spreadsheet applications
- Experience of using patient record systems.
- Able to manipulate data, service and performance related to design written and visual information, e.g. complex papers and reports.
- Experience of budget management
Personal Qualities/ Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of skills in diplomacy, negotiation and influencing and the ability to deal appropriately and professionally with challenge.
- Able to work independently
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment and changing priorities.
- Inquisitive and eager to learn, asks questions and responds positively to change in practice/procedure. Seeks ways to improve self and others.
- Able to actively research for the potential to improve quality and customer care, seeking new ideas and methods to improve health care.
- Effective interpersonal and influencing skills
- Subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
Person Specification
Knowlegdge, Skills and Training
Essential
- Registered health practitioner
- Relevant full Masters degree or demonstrable extensive equivalent experience in the relevant specialty.
- Evidence of recent evidence based professional development in an up to date portfolio
- Exceptional proven leadership skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Trust's strategies
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- Able to analyse performance, competing perspectives and priorities in the delivery of health and support service improvement.
- Evidence of effective leadership and risk management skills
- Experience of complex service delivery including multi agency working.
- Practical experience of facilitating and managing change
- Evidence of involvement in policy and practice change
- Able to undertake clinical supervision and systematic peer caseload review of colleagues on an individual or group basis
Information Technology
Essential
- Competent user of word processing and spreadsheet applications
- Experience of using patient record systems.
- Able to manipulate data, service and performance related to design written and visual information, e.g. complex papers and reports.
- Experience of budget management
Personal Qualities/ Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of skills in diplomacy, negotiation and influencing and the ability to deal appropriately and professionally with challenge.
- Able to work independently
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment and changing priorities.
- Inquisitive and eager to learn, asks questions and responds positively to change in practice/procedure. Seeks ways to improve self and others.
- Able to actively research for the potential to improve quality and customer care, seeking new ideas and methods to improve health care.
- Effective interpersonal and influencing skills
- Subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
