Job summary
The Directorate of Critical Care at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust are excited to be recruiting into 8a Matron position at the Hammersmith hospital site. The role will support the leadership of our vast nursing workforce in Intensive Care and support the running of 35 critical care beds on the Hammersmith site. Specialities include cardiothoracic, cardiology, haematology and renal, with the planned the addition of ECMO for 2024.
The ideal candidates will be enthusiastic, motivated, and optimistic individuals who thrive on working as part of a team. You should be a clinical expert in the specialty of Critical Care, with previous experience of nursing leadership.
You should be passionate about advancing the field of Critical Care nursing and be able to inspire others to reach their maximum potential, identifying constructive solutions to problems and focusing on moving forwards.
You should be able to demonstrate innovation in practice, experience of contributing to quality improvement, have excellent communication and negotiation skills and can positively influence others.
Main duties of the job
To oversee the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care focused on improving outcomes and experiences for patients, families and carers. As a key member of a multi professional team, ensure appropriate referral and discussion with other members of the team to optimise patient care. Ensure patients are assessed, have care plans that are implemented and evaluated in accordance with Trust's evidence basedprocedural documents. To have local open and transparent communication channels that support the ward team to do the right thing for people we care for, to be bold when they have good ideas and to speak up when things go wrong. Act as a clinical expert within sphere of work. Have continuous responsibility for the ward area, providing visible professional leadership and line management for ateam of nursing and support staff. Ensure staffing is in line with Trust policy. Manage budgets and resources efficiently and effectively. Be responsible for the safety and cleanliness of the clinical environment. Champion a culture of learning and quality improvement in the clinical area.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Post registration qualification in specialty
- Educated to degree level
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Management certificate or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience within the ICU setting
- Experience of leading a team
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
- Ability to lead a large team
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Capable of working strategically (business planning, service improvements, strategies for infection control)
- Ability to undertake surveys or audits and analyse results
Desirable
- Report writing
- Presentation skills
- Incident investigation
- Project management
- Change management
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Post registration qualification in specialty
- Educated to degree level
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Management certificate or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience within the ICU setting
- Experience of leading a team
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
- Ability to lead a large team
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Capable of working strategically (business planning, service improvements, strategies for infection control)
- Ability to undertake surveys or audits and analyse results
Desirable
- Report writing
- Presentation skills
- Incident investigation
- Project management
- Change management
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).
