Job summary
37.5 hours per week
An outstanding
opportunity has arisen for a senior experienced, dynamic, high performing Nurse
to join the Family Health Division as the Matron for Gynaecology Services and
Rotherham Sexual Health Services. Under the leadership of the Head of Midwifery
and Nursing and the Deputy Head of Midwifery you will hold an important
professional role for the delivery of Gynaecology and Sexual Health services
locally, providing strong and inspirational leadership to help improve and enhance
the development of these services at The Rotherham Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
The successful
candidate will be expected to provide managerial, professional and clinical
leadership to Nurses and support staff working within the Gynaecology service,
including Early Pregnancy, Pregnancy Advisory, In Patient services, Ambulatory
Gynaecology and Sexual Health Services, ensuring the professional contributions
of these staff is maximised to achieve the Trusts objectives and strategic
goals in accordance with user needs, and national and local professional
standards.
You will work
well within the multi-disciplinary team, influencing and leading others in
practice and in the delivery of clinical outcomes.
In conjunction
with the Deputy Head of Midwifery, you will facilitate and implement
appropriate training and development programmes for nurses and support staff
that enhance practice and care whilst meeting Trust objectives and Government
initiatives.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values
AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.
CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.
TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification
for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification
for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A proven track record of operational management at a senior level in an acute hospital environment/Community environment, including staff, financial and change management
- Proven track record of delivering the quality agenda, ensuring patient safety is paramount and at the forefront to planning services and resource allocation
- Demonstrable previous success in leading and delivering change and performance with and through clinical teams, engaging them in the strategic direction and delivery plans
- Establish clear work priorities delegates appropriately and effectively, ensuring a capability to deliver, monitoring performance and giving feedback
- Experiencing of managing a budget within a clinical area
- Ability to think and plan, tactically and creatively
- To prioritise work programs in the fact of competing demands
- A good understanding of the changing NHS environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in hospital and community settings
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse NMC Registration
- Educated to degree level or a willingness to undertake within next three years
- Clinical experience relevant to this post
- Post-graduate qualification relevant to the role
Desirable
- Recognised leadership or management qualification
- Masters Degree
Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant professional standards/application of the NMC Code
- Knowledge of quality and governance systems
- National policy/guidance re professional practice and professional regulation
- National changes and developments in health care
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A proven track record of operational management at a senior level in an acute hospital environment/Community environment, including staff, financial and change management
- Proven track record of delivering the quality agenda, ensuring patient safety is paramount and at the forefront to planning services and resource allocation
- Demonstrable previous success in leading and delivering change and performance with and through clinical teams, engaging them in the strategic direction and delivery plans
- Establish clear work priorities delegates appropriately and effectively, ensuring a capability to deliver, monitoring performance and giving feedback
- Experiencing of managing a budget within a clinical area
- Ability to think and plan, tactically and creatively
- To prioritise work programs in the fact of competing demands
- A good understanding of the changing NHS environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in hospital and community settings
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse NMC Registration
- Educated to degree level or a willingness to undertake within next three years
- Clinical experience relevant to this post
- Post-graduate qualification relevant to the role
Desirable
- Recognised leadership or management qualification
- Masters Degree
Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant professional standards/application of the NMC Code
- Knowledge of quality and governance systems
- National policy/guidance re professional practice and professional regulation
- National changes and developments in health care
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).
