Job summary
Working with a vision of delivering 'Best Possible Care', the Matron will work alongsidethe Clinical Director and Directorate Manager providing professional leadership andmanagement with particular responsibility to the Nursing Care provision within theirDirectorate and as part of the Corporate Nursing team.
The Matron will be accountable for the efficient and effective operational management ofthe nursing workforce, guaranteeing provision of high quality evidence based nursingpractice which will be delivered within theatres.
The Matron will be a strong clinical leader, easily identifiable, highly visible andaccessible to patients, carers and staff. He/she will have a particular responsibility tosupport the developments of Clinical Governance and Service Improvement, tomodernise patient services and ensure the active involvement of patients and carers inthe way services are developed, delivered and evaluated.
Leading by example he/she will drive up standards of clinical care and have the authorityto get the essential components of care right for patients
Main duties of the job
Surgery Matron- Permanent
Are you looking for a challenge?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for permanent post as a Band 8a Surgery Matron within the Surgical Division. We are looking for someone who is motivated, innovative and passionate about their role, someone who is forward thinking with well-rounded leadership skills in order to take a team with them on a journey for excellence.
It is also important that the successful candidate has 3 years previous senior nurse management experience. There is collaboration work across Northamptonshire Hospitals; KGH and NGH. The successful candidate will be based at KGH but will work closely with our NGH colleagues.
If you would like to discuss this further please contact
Sophie Arundel
Head of Nursing
sophie.arundel@nhs.net
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional lead and role model demonstrating advanced knowledge of the field of simple and complex discharge.Professionally lead, non-medical healthcare professionals and personnel within a designated specialty enabling them to exercise professional judgment within a framework of accountability and governance advising the Divisional Head of Nursing and DivisionalDirector of key issues and risks.
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional lead and role model demonstrating advanced knowledge of the field of simple and complex discharge.Professionally lead, non-medical healthcare professionals and personnel within a designated specialty enabling them to exercise professional judgment within a framework of accountability and governance advising the Divisional Head of Nursing and DivisionalDirector of key issues and risks.
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered
- Degree or equivalent clinical / advanced practice
- Considerable experience of leadership at Senior Ward Sister / Charge Nurse or equivalent experience level
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Awareness of the NHS Agenda, national directives and all governance aspects of Health care
Desirable
- Management / Leadership Qualification
- Masters degree / working towards
- RCN Leadership programme
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- A good understanding of the changing NHS environment
- Experience of working to and delivering quality metrics & outcome measures
- Leadership of Clinical Governance and patient safety
- Ability to lead and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a clinical division / directorate
- Experience of data analysis and audit evaluation
- Be able to manage traumatic / distressing incidents / scenes
- A strong sense of accountability
- Some physical effort may be required to move patients and undertake theatre duties
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise work
- Excellent time management skills
- Be able to produce reports for quality assurance
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Motivation to pursue personal development and be able to motivate others
- The ability to prioritise and stay calm under pressure of changing work demands
- Ability to work flexible for 7 day working hours
- To demonstrate on a daily basis the Trusts vision and values
- Able to work to tight deadlines and be attentive to detail
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered
- Degree or equivalent clinical / advanced practice
- Considerable experience of leadership at Senior Ward Sister / Charge Nurse or equivalent experience level
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Awareness of the NHS Agenda, national directives and all governance aspects of Health care
Desirable
- Management / Leadership Qualification
- Masters degree / working towards
- RCN Leadership programme
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- A good understanding of the changing NHS environment
- Experience of working to and delivering quality metrics & outcome measures
- Leadership of Clinical Governance and patient safety
- Ability to lead and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a clinical division / directorate
- Experience of data analysis and audit evaluation
- Be able to manage traumatic / distressing incidents / scenes
- A strong sense of accountability
- Some physical effort may be required to move patients and undertake theatre duties
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise work
- Excellent time management skills
- Be able to produce reports for quality assurance
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Motivation to pursue personal development and be able to motivate others
- The ability to prioritise and stay calm under pressure of changing work demands
- Ability to work flexible for 7 day working hours
- To demonstrate on a daily basis the Trusts vision and values
- Able to work to tight deadlines and be attentive to detail
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).
