Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Deputy Matron - Critical Care Unit

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Job summary

We are a 5 bedded Critical Care Unit. We care for a variety of different specialities - reconstructive plastic surgery, reconstructive head & neck cancer surgery and maxillofacial trauma and major burn patients requiring HDU / ITU level of care.

Our Team is committed to delivering high quality, evidence-based care, which focuses on the individual needs of the patients and their relatives.

We are seeking a Deputy Matron to provide excellent, strong leadership, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high quality patient care. You will be a key member of the management team, progressing patient care pathways, and managing critical care resources effectively whilst assisting in leading and developing the nursing team.

Main duties of the job

It is anticipated the successful candidate will be a clinically credible senior nurse with a minimum of 1 year experience at Band 6 which would include a successfully completed post registration course in Critical Care Nursing / equivalent and mentorship qualification. A first degree would be an advantage, as would a leadership qualification. You must have excellent leadership and communication skills and a drive and passion for delivering the best possible care to our patients.

If you are keen to gain new skills and knowledge in a specialist area, we can offer you wonderful development opportunities while working as part of the multi-disciplinary team. We are keen to enhance the skills and knowledge of our staff with the use of simulation training, educational development days and completion of CCU competencies.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Claire Tait - Matron - 01342 414177 or email Claire.Tait2@nhs.net

About us

The Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH) is a regional tertiary referral centre for reconstructive plastic surgery, reconstructive head & neck cancer surgery and maxillofacial trauma and major burns. We offer a varied, interesting, and often challenging work environment, caring for critically ill patients from these specialties.

QVH is an exceptional place to work with the whole organisation focused on the patient. We have a fantastic international reputation and are proud of our heritage as pioneers of reconstructive surgery helping to rebuild our patient's lives.

Details

Date posted

24 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum, pro rata for part time plus £50 per month extra

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

276-5385203-KV

Job locations

Queen Victoria Hospital

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Alongside clinical duties you will be given 11.5 hour management time per week to achieve the following:

  • Support Clinical Educator with Simulation Training Days and CCU Educational Days
  • Attend SECCCN meetings
  • Attend CCU Governance Meetings
  • Reviewing staffing levels and skill mix
  • Appraisals
  • 1:1 support
  • Audits
  • Datix Investigations
  • Attendance management

Job description

Job responsibilities

Alongside clinical duties you will be given 11.5 hour management time per week to achieve the following:

  • Support Clinical Educator with Simulation Training Days and CCU Educational Days
  • Attend SECCCN meetings
  • Attend CCU Governance Meetings
  • Reviewing staffing levels and skill mix
  • Appraisals
  • 1:1 support
  • Audits
  • Datix Investigations
  • Attendance management

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Current registration with NMC as a registered nurse

Desirable

  • Management & Leadership Training

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working with complex wound/ burns management

Desirable

  • Experience working in an Critical Care/ HDU setting
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Current registration with NMC as a registered nurse

Desirable

  • Management & Leadership Training

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working with complex wound/ burns management

Desirable

  • Experience working in an Critical Care/ HDU setting

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ


Employer's website

https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ


Employer's website

https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Matron

Claire Tait

Claire.tait2@nhs.net

01342414177

Details

Date posted

24 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum, pro rata for part time plus £50 per month extra

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

276-5385203-KV

Job locations

Queen Victoria Hospital

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ


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