Job summary
Matron - Surgical Division / Band 8a 37.5 hours per week
The Matron will be a significantly autonomous professional clinical manager, responsible to the Trust for the clinical leadership of designated Services within the Surgical Division. The post holder will have joint strategic responsibility with the Divisional Director of Nursing, Divisional Director and Associate Medical Director to ensure business plans, budgets, workforce and staff development are in place to deliver quality of service for the division and the Trust.
The Matron will be an expert practitioner who will advise, work alongside and supervise clinical staff in order to support and develop individuals in their day-to-day practice with a focus on the needs of patients and staff.
Main duties of the job
You will be strong leader who is able to demonstrate proven ability to successfully lead and motivate the clinical team and be a positive and professional role model.
You must have excellent communication and influencing skills to both initiate and support change together with the tenacity and passion required to drive success. Continuing professional development is encouraged and you will be expected to participate actively in research, education, clinical governance, audit and guidelines.
You will be encouraged to take part in the wide range of educational and training opportunities within the Trust.
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full details.
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full details.
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1 or Registered Operating Department Practitioner on an appropriate part of the NMC / HPCP Register
- Post graduate qualification or equivalent.
- Recognised management qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience Educated to level.
Desirable
- Degree at Masters or equivalent level or working towards
- Management or Leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Highly specialised knowledge of General Surgery and Urology services
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults/Children including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Knowledge of quality and service improvement methodologies.
- Knowledge and understanding of current policy and issues in professional practice, compliance, standards and the wider NHS.
Desirable
- Experience of change management and in writing protocols, guidelines, policies, assessing clinical competencies.
- Experience of leading service improvement/change.
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to present to a wide range of people and engage them in the subject matter
- Ability to interpret and utilise information effectively
- Experience of conflict resolution
- Management of Human Resources issues
- Sensitivity to confidential and difficult situations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1 or Registered Operating Department Practitioner on an appropriate part of the NMC / HPCP Register
- Post graduate qualification or equivalent.
- Recognised management qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience Educated to level.
Desirable
- Degree at Masters or equivalent level or working towards
- Management or Leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Highly specialised knowledge of General Surgery and Urology services
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults/Children including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Knowledge of quality and service improvement methodologies.
- Knowledge and understanding of current policy and issues in professional practice, compliance, standards and the wider NHS.
Desirable
- Experience of change management and in writing protocols, guidelines, policies, assessing clinical competencies.
- Experience of leading service improvement/change.
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to present to a wide range of people and engage them in the subject matter
- Ability to interpret and utilise information effectively
- Experience of conflict resolution
- Management of Human Resources issues
- Sensitivity to confidential and difficult situations
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).
