Job summary
We are looking
to expand our Matron team within Community Services across South Tyneside and
Sunderland FT. We are looking for a
dynamic and innovative individual who is as passionate about community services
as we are, to join our senior leadership team.
You should have
significant experience at a senior level of managing and leading clinical teams
and be able to demonstrate in-depth understanding of the national strategic
agenda in delivering safe and high quality care across community services.
You will be
visible and accessible, act as a clinically credible role model and provide
insightful, inspirational and compassionate leadership in the Directorate and
will be supporting and driving quality improvement and our Community Nursing
and AHP strategy.
Main duties of the job
The post holder
will:-
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Provide
professional and managerial leadership to the relevant clinical teams and
providing a highly visible and authoritative presence ensuring the provision of
high quality, responsive services with the needs of the patient at the centre
of care delivery.
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Provide
senior leadership to assigned teams
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Work
in partnership with Divisional Head of Nursing and Allied Health Professionals
and the wider Divisional Management Team to ensure effective and efficient
management of services to meet agreed standards within the resources available.
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Be
accountable for all clinical aspects of quality and safety within the service.
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Maintain
a visible presence where patients, carers, staff and visitors can turn for
assistance and upon whom they can rely to ensure that the fundamental and
specialist aspects of care are met. This includes working clinical shifts when
required.
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Support
the Divisional Head of Nursing and Allied Health Professionals by leading and
developing nursing and AHP practice and improvements in patient care
This is a full
time post although flexible working arrangements can be considered.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Main Duties of the Role:
The
Matron will ensure at all times the patient is at the centre of all our actions
and act as role model for clinical staff.
The Matron has 24 hour accountability for the
wards/departments/areas in their Directorate for the efficient and effective
operational management of the nursing workforce, guaranteeing provision of high
quality evidence based nursing practice which will be delivered within a
hospital, community and outreach setting.
The
Matron will provide strong clinical leadership within the services and be
highly visible and accessible to patients. Leading by example he/she will drive
up standards of clinical care. Have the responsibility and authority to get the
essential components of care right for patients clean wards and departments,
quality care, ensuring patients are treated with dignity and respect, resolving
problems for patients and relatives and ensuring high standards are maintained and
delivered throughout the services. He/she will have a particular responsibility to
support the developments of Clinical Governance and Service Improvement, to
modernise patient services and ensure the active involvement of patients and
carers in the way services are developed, delivered and evaluated.
The
Matron will contribute to identifying and managing issues of poor performance,
risk and complaints. The Matron will promote and share best practice and
encourage personal development.
In
undertaking the duties for this post the post holder must comply with the NMC Code.
The Matron will uphold and ensure Trust nursing
values are implemented and monitored to provide assurance that nursing/clinical
staff behave in a professional manner.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Main Duties of the Role:
The
Matron will ensure at all times the patient is at the centre of all our actions
and act as role model for clinical staff.
The Matron has 24 hour accountability for the
wards/departments/areas in their Directorate for the efficient and effective
operational management of the nursing workforce, guaranteeing provision of high
quality evidence based nursing practice which will be delivered within a
hospital, community and outreach setting.
The
Matron will provide strong clinical leadership within the services and be
highly visible and accessible to patients. Leading by example he/she will drive
up standards of clinical care. Have the responsibility and authority to get the
essential components of care right for patients clean wards and departments,
quality care, ensuring patients are treated with dignity and respect, resolving
problems for patients and relatives and ensuring high standards are maintained and
delivered throughout the services. He/she will have a particular responsibility to
support the developments of Clinical Governance and Service Improvement, to
modernise patient services and ensure the active involvement of patients and
carers in the way services are developed, delivered and evaluated.
The
Matron will contribute to identifying and managing issues of poor performance,
risk and complaints. The Matron will promote and share best practice and
encourage personal development.
In
undertaking the duties for this post the post holder must comply with the NMC Code.
The Matron will uphold and ensure Trust nursing
values are implemented and monitored to provide assurance that nursing/clinical
staff behave in a professional manner.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Clinically credible with significant experience at senior nurse level in a relevant setting
- Ability to manage conflict in the clinical environment
- Experience of managing a clinical team including human resources management
- Experience of managing difficult and complex personnel / people situations
- Experience of policy critique and writing to ensure fit for purpose
- Experience of successful budget management and evidence of achieving financial targets
- Experience of leading and delivering significant programmes of change with an NHS setting
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking root cause analysis
Attributes
Essential
- Ability to set objectives, priorities workload, work to deadlines and maintain consistent high standards
- Ability to analyse information and use problem solving approaches in decision making and planning processes
- Confident, resilient and assertive
- Acts with honesty and integrity, taking personal responsibility for actions
- Ability to lead by example, motivating and empowering others to achieve high standards of service delivery
- A reflective thinker
- An individual who can work independently, work across disciplines and be an effective team member
Qualifications
Essential
- First level NMC Registered Nurse (Adult) (RN Child for paediatric roles, RM for Midwifery)
- First Degree or equivalent in health related subject
- Recognised management or leadership qualification or relevant experience
Desirable
- Masters degree or working towards in relevant associated subject
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Competent in IT skills and ability to operate windows programmes and Microsoft Office
- Evidence of participating in clinical audit
- Knowledge of NHS Policies and strategy
- Excellent presentation skills
- Well-developed report writing
- Excellent verbal briefing and communication skills
- Able to command respect of multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of using project planning IT programmes and tools
- Knowledge of and ability to utilise LEAN techniques
Physical Skills
Essential
- Travel between sites and off site meetings as required
- Ability to work flexible hours as well as support for major incidents
- Able to participate in an on-call rota
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Clinically credible with significant experience at senior nurse level in a relevant setting
- Ability to manage conflict in the clinical environment
- Experience of managing a clinical team including human resources management
- Experience of managing difficult and complex personnel / people situations
- Experience of policy critique and writing to ensure fit for purpose
- Experience of successful budget management and evidence of achieving financial targets
- Experience of leading and delivering significant programmes of change with an NHS setting
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking root cause analysis
Attributes
Essential
- Ability to set objectives, priorities workload, work to deadlines and maintain consistent high standards
- Ability to analyse information and use problem solving approaches in decision making and planning processes
- Confident, resilient and assertive
- Acts with honesty and integrity, taking personal responsibility for actions
- Ability to lead by example, motivating and empowering others to achieve high standards of service delivery
- A reflective thinker
- An individual who can work independently, work across disciplines and be an effective team member
Qualifications
Essential
- First level NMC Registered Nurse (Adult) (RN Child for paediatric roles, RM for Midwifery)
- First Degree or equivalent in health related subject
- Recognised management or leadership qualification or relevant experience
Desirable
- Masters degree or working towards in relevant associated subject
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Competent in IT skills and ability to operate windows programmes and Microsoft Office
- Evidence of participating in clinical audit
- Knowledge of NHS Policies and strategy
- Excellent presentation skills
- Well-developed report writing
- Excellent verbal briefing and communication skills
- Able to command respect of multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of using project planning IT programmes and tools
- Knowledge of and ability to utilise LEAN techniques
Physical Skills
Essential
- Travel between sites and off site meetings as required
- Ability to work flexible hours as well as support for major incidents
- Able to participate in an on-call rota
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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