Job summary
The Community Rehabilitation Service in Oxfordshire provides care for patients within 8 Community Hospitals wards which are located in Witney, Abingdon, Didcot, Wallingford, Bicester and Oxford. The service works closely with Health and Social Care partners across Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire to ensure a seamless journey for patients from admission through to discharge putting the patient at the centre at all times.
The Community Hospitals adopt a strong multi-disciplinary approach and provide compassionate care for patients who require bed-based rehabilitation care. Our wards include generic Rehabilitation beds, palliative care, provision of bariatric care, Emergency Multidisciplinary Unit beds and the Oxfordshire Stroke Rehabilitation unit.
Main duties of the job
The Community Rehabilitation Service in Oxfordshire is looking for an experienced nurse leader to provide clinical, professional and managerial leadership across the Service. You must be a strong and confident nurse leader with the ability to encourage, develop and empower our clinical teams. The Senior Matron will be part of an inspirational and motivational team, working closely with the Head of Service, Matrons, Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Lead Allied Health Professional and Medical Lead, assuring the delivery of safe and excellent care.
The Senior Matron's key role will be to ensure clinical quality standards are achieved by providing inspirational and visible compassionate leadership to the nursing teams, team management and support in delivering changing priorities to meet the operational needs of the Services. The post holder will also be expected to be the lead for designated projects and areas of work which reflect clinical, professional and corporate objectives, which impact beyond the scope of their own service/speciality.
The Senior Matron will role model and promote inclusion at every level, ensuring equity, helping all staff to grow, sharing knowledge, ensuring diversity is positively valued and developed across our teams.
The interviews will be held on Friday the 22nd of March in Oxfordshire, please note due to the nature of the role these will be offered in a face to face capacity only.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for more information on the job role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for more information on the job role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Clinical qualification at post-graduate and/or Masters level or equivalent experience
- Current registration as a Registered Adult or Dual trained Nurse with NMC
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development including leadership development
Desirable
- Qualified Nurse Prescriber
- Experience of working as a nurse leader within community services
- Training /Educational qualification
- Quality improvement Training
- Coaching or mentoring
Further Training/Experience
Essential
- Nursing leadership experience at Matron level within an appropriate health environment
- Experience of effective partnership working with internal and external stakeholders
- Knowledge & understanding of CQC regulations, health policies and national priorities and implementing them locally
Job Related Analytical, Judgement and Aptitude and Skills
Essential
- Capable of building positive relationships with all stakeholders
- Support equality and value diversity within the service
- Experience of effective performance management resulting in service improvement
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Able to set service priorities through use of complex information
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent leadership skills
- Ability to work across services
- Resilience under pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Clinical qualification at post-graduate and/or Masters level or equivalent experience
- Current registration as a Registered Adult or Dual trained Nurse with NMC
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development including leadership development
Desirable
- Qualified Nurse Prescriber
- Experience of working as a nurse leader within community services
- Training /Educational qualification
- Quality improvement Training
- Coaching or mentoring
Further Training/Experience
Essential
- Nursing leadership experience at Matron level within an appropriate health environment
- Experience of effective partnership working with internal and external stakeholders
- Knowledge & understanding of CQC regulations, health policies and national priorities and implementing them locally
Job Related Analytical, Judgement and Aptitude and Skills
Essential
- Capable of building positive relationships with all stakeholders
- Support equality and value diversity within the service
- Experience of effective performance management resulting in service improvement
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Able to set service priorities through use of complex information
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent leadership skills
- Ability to work across services
- Resilience under pressure
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).
