Job summary
Are you a passionate and skilled healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career? Western Eye Hospital is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Matron to lead and inspire our team in delivering exceptional care in this vital and exciting role. As a cornerstone of our clinical leadership, you will drive excellence in patient care and contribute to shaping the future of ophthalmology services.
The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of clinical expertise, including advanced skills in administering intravitreal injections, alongside a proven ability to manage, motivate, and mentor multidisciplinary teams. Your leadership will ensure the highest standards of care, efficiency, and innovation in a fast-paced and evolving healthcare environment.
This role demands a forward-thinking professional with exceptional organizational skills and a patient-centered approach. As Matron, you will be pivotal in fostering a culture of clinical excellence and continuous improvement, collaborating with medical teams to deliver cutting-edge treatments and enhance patient outcomes.
At Western Eye Hospital, we are proud to be at the forefront of ophthalmic care, and we are looking for a leader who shares our commitment to advancing eye health and improving lives. If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we invite you to apply and join our dedicated team.
Main duties of the job
- 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. Please talk tous at interview.
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 overviewsplease 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 overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (level 1).
- Educated to postgraduate diploma/degree level or equivalent experience.
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification.
- Management certificate or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Graduate.
- Bsc/Msc.
- Post registration qualification in Ophthalmology.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of: leading and developing a teams, budget management, quality assurance, change management, and service development.
Desirable
- Project Management skills.
Skills/knowledge/abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit.
- Ability to lead a large team.
- Negotiating skills.
- IT Skills (Including proficiency with Microsoft Office Packages and accurate, fast typing skills).
- Capable of working strategically (business planning, service improvements, strategies for infection control).
- Ability to meet deadlines.
Desirable
- Ability to undertake root cause analysis.
- Intravitreal injection.
Person Specification
Education/qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (level 1).
- Educated to postgraduate diploma/degree level or equivalent experience.
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification.
- Management certificate or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Graduate.
- Bsc/Msc.
- Post registration qualification in Ophthalmology.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of: leading and developing a teams, budget management, quality assurance, change management, and service development.
Desirable
- Project Management skills.
Skills/knowledge/abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit.
- Ability to lead a large team.
- Negotiating skills.
- IT Skills (Including proficiency with Microsoft Office Packages and accurate, fast typing skills).
- Capable of working strategically (business planning, service improvements, strategies for infection control).
- Ability to meet deadlines.
Desirable
- Ability to undertake root cause analysis.
- Intravitreal injection.
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).
