Job summary
**8a DUTY MATRON** Permanent or secondment opportunity, full or part time
We are looking for a dynamic and innovative individual to join the Site Ops team. Someone able think on their feet and make decisions quickly in order to ensure the safe operational running of NUH sites.
You will have excellent time management skills, leadership and problem-solving skills, who looks at the bigger picture and has an open, adaptable and flexible "can do" attitude.You will have unrivalled drive, energy and determination, coupled with a proven track record in working with clinical and non-clinical staff to deliver change. You will also be an expert in motivating, influencing and persuading staff from a range of professional backgrounds.
If you think this may be a good development opportunity for you, you would be welcome to pop in to the Ops room on either campus to see the Duty Matron in action. Please ring the team to arrange shadowing:
QMC Duty Matron - 07812 269 494
City Duty Matron - 07812 275 786
Interviews for this post will be conducted by Stacey Neal and Jane Atkins, Lead Nurses for Capacity and Patient Flow, on the 20th July at the City Campus.
Main duties of the job
The Duty Matron works proactively with divisional nurses to support patient flow from the point of patient admission through to discharge, liaising with relevant clinical teams and divisions as necessary to minimise delays and problem solve flow issues supporting all government targets for emergency and elective patient pathways. Using live patient flow data, the team will oversee allocation of all emergency and elective patients across the Trust daily, ensuring safe and appropriate patient placement.
The post holder will develop excellent working relationships with clinical teams across the Trust, working in partnership with clinical teams to maintain activity levels in line with Service Level Agreements and addressing any capacity and blocks within service delivery.
As the most senior nurse on site out of hours, the Duty Matron will be responsible for coordinating the response to any emergency, business continuity and resilience incidents.
The post holder will be based at the City Hospital and Queen's Medical Centre and will be expected to participate in the Duty Matron rota which ensures there is senior professional nurse leadership for site management 7 days per week 24/7.
About us
Site Ops is a small, friendly and very supportive team consisting of Duty Matrons and Site Support Officers. We provide 24 hour on-site cover of both the City and QMC campus of Nottingham University Hospitals. We work in the Corporate Division under the leadership of the Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief Operating Officer for Emergency Pathways.
You will be give a comprehensive orientation package, a mentor and a generous six week's supernumery period.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Duty Matron will be responsible for placing the right patients, in the right place, at the right time, supporting all government targets for emergency and elective patient pathways.
The Duty Matron will proactively support patient flow from the point of patient admission through to discharge, liaising with relevant clinical teams and divisions as necessary to minimise delays and problem solve flow issues.
The post holder will develop excellent working relationships with clinical teams across the Trust to ensure the effective utilisation of hospital beds and proactive resolution of any delays.
Please see attached job description for a full description of the post responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Duty Matron will be responsible for placing the right patients, in the right place, at the right time, supporting all government targets for emergency and elective patient pathways.
The Duty Matron will proactively support patient flow from the point of patient admission through to discharge, liaising with relevant clinical teams and divisions as necessary to minimise delays and problem solve flow issues.
The post holder will develop excellent working relationships with clinical teams across the Trust to ensure the effective utilisation of hospital beds and proactive resolution of any delays.
Please see attached job description for a full description of the post responsibilities.
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- First degree or equivalent in health related subject
- Qualified clinical practitioner registered with NMC
Desirable
- Masters degree or equivalent post basic training
Experience
Essential
- 5 years post registration experience including management and leadership experience
- Experience of leading and delivering programmes of change within an acute NHS setting
Desirable
- project management experience
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong leadership qualities
- Demonstrates conflict resolution and negotiation skills
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- First degree or equivalent in health related subject
- Qualified clinical practitioner registered with NMC
Desirable
- Masters degree or equivalent post basic training
Experience
Essential
- 5 years post registration experience including management and leadership experience
- Experience of leading and delivering programmes of change within an acute NHS setting
Desirable
- project management experience
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong leadership qualities
- Demonstrates conflict resolution and negotiation skills
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
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).