Job summary
The Matron will be a highly visible, accessible and authoritative presence in clinical areas to which patients, their families and others can turn for leadership, assistance, advice and support. The postholder will be part of the Divisional Nursing Leadership team with specific responsibility for a designated area/group of departments.
The Matron's role will focus on:
Inclusive leadership, professional standards and accountability.
Governance, patient safety and quality.
Workforce planning and resource management.
Patient experience and reducing health inequalities.
Performance and operational oversight.
Digital and information technology.
Education, training and development.
Research and development.
Collaborative working and clinical effectiveness.
Service improvement and transformation.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Main duties of the job
Uphold and display the Trust values of Commitment, Care & Quality
Demonstrate compassionate, inclusive, visible and authoritative leadership to Ward/Department Managers in order to ensure high quality patient centred clinical care is delivered.
About us
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Matron will be a highly visible, accessible and authoritative presence in clinical areas to which patients, their families and others can turn for leadership, assistance, advice and support. The postholder will be part of the Divisional Nursing Leadership team with specific responsibility for a designated area/group of departments.
The Matrons role will focus on:
Inclusive leadership, professional standards and accountability.
Governance, patient safety and quality.
Workforce planning and resource management.
Patient experience and reducing health inequalities.
Performance and operational oversight.
Digital and information technology.
Education, training and development.
Research and development.
Collaborative working and clinical effectiveness.
Service improvement and transformation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Matron will be a highly visible, accessible and authoritative presence in clinical areas to which patients, their families and others can turn for leadership, assistance, advice and support. The postholder will be part of the Divisional Nursing Leadership team with specific responsibility for a designated area/group of departments.
The Matrons role will focus on:
Inclusive leadership, professional standards and accountability.
Governance, patient safety and quality.
Workforce planning and resource management.
Patient experience and reducing health inequalities.
Performance and operational oversight.
Digital and information technology.
Education, training and development.
Research and development.
Collaborative working and clinical effectiveness.
Service improvement and transformation.
Person Specification
Essential and deseriable criteria
Essential
- Ophthalmology experience
- Previous Leadership role
- Significant post-registration clinical experience
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills
- Masters level qualification or equivalent professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma supplemented by specialist training or equivalent experience to master's level
- Certificate in Teaching and Assessing Clinical Practice (or equivalent) Mentorship
- Leadership or management qualification (or equivalent)
- Evidence of excellent appraisal skills
Desirable
- Experience in an outpatient/Department setting
- Experience managing staffing, budgets, or resources
- Experience in service improvement and quality assurance
- Evidence of ongoing professional development at Masters level
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Person Specification
Essential and deseriable criteria
Essential
- Ophthalmology experience
- Previous Leadership role
- Significant post-registration clinical experience
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills
- Masters level qualification or equivalent professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma supplemented by specialist training or equivalent experience to master's level
- Certificate in Teaching and Assessing Clinical Practice (or equivalent) Mentorship
- Leadership or management qualification (or equivalent)
- Evidence of excellent appraisal skills
Desirable
- Experience in an outpatient/Department setting
- Experience managing staffing, budgets, or resources
- Experience in service improvement and quality assurance
- Evidence of ongoing professional development at Masters level
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
