Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12 month fixed term Matron position in the Emergency Department at Charing Cross Hospital in Hammersmith.
Charing Cross Emergency Department is a busy, fast paced unit. This environment brings exciting opportunities for new ways of working, improvements in care delivery and improved staff development and multi-disciplinary team working. Key to the delivery of these new systems and making best use of these unique new opportunities is a motivated, highly skilled and highly visible nursing leader.
The Matron will be an accessible expert who will take responsibility for the delivery and maintenance of high quality care as well as the implementation of new ways of working in collaboration with the wider MDT.
The post holder should demonstrate clinical expertise in the nursing care of patients, as well as excellent patient assessment skills and have sound management knowledge. The post holder will also demonstrate the ability to provide strong, consistent leadership and maintain good interpersonal relationships with their colleagues.
The post holder will be professionally accountable for standards of care, patient experience, workforce, and the well-being of staff.
Main duties of the job
- Act as a clinical expert within your sphere of work.
- Demonstrate expert knowledge by being visible, accessible and using clinical skills within the workplace as appropriate.
- Respond to the concerns of patients, relatives and carers as they arise and take remedial action as required.
- Develop patient and carer information leaflets as required and in accordance with Trust policy.
- Responsible for the nursing management of Adult Emergency Department.
- Ensure a consistent approach to nursing care across all areas of responsibility through collaborative working and the development of shared procedures and guidelines, continual auditing of practice, developing and implementation of action plans as appropriate.
- Responsible for the management of services within financial limits.
- Ensure that departmental equipment is in good working order, and that systems are in place to maintain, repair or replace equipment as necessary.
- Keep informed of national and Trust policies, especially those affecting service delivery and patient care and disseminate the information as appropriate.
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 to us 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 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
- RN level 1
- Degree in Nursing or Equivalent
- Post registration qualification in Emergency Nursing
Desirable
- Masters in relevant healthcare topic
- Leadership/Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in Emergency Care as a Band 7
- Experience of budget and resource management
- Experience of Clinical Governance, patient safety, patient experience and clinical effectiveness
- Experience of effective leadership
- Work within the scope of the NMC Code Standards of conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and midwives
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Leadership skills.
- Demonstrate commitment to the department
- Effective time management for self and others
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively.
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Able to use own initiative
- Able to compile complex written information
- Understanding of Microsoft office including Excel and Powerpoint and other software tools
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Ability to adapt to changing needs of service.
- Flexible
- Able to work under pressure
- Punctual
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- RN level 1
- Degree in Nursing or Equivalent
- Post registration qualification in Emergency Nursing
Desirable
- Masters in relevant healthcare topic
- Leadership/Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in Emergency Care as a Band 7
- Experience of budget and resource management
- Experience of Clinical Governance, patient safety, patient experience and clinical effectiveness
- Experience of effective leadership
- Work within the scope of the NMC Code Standards of conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and midwives
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Leadership skills.
- Demonstrate commitment to the department
- Effective time management for self and others
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively.
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Able to use own initiative
- Able to compile complex written information
- Understanding of Microsoft office including Excel and Powerpoint and other software tools
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Ability to adapt to changing needs of service.
- Flexible
- Able to work under pressure
- Punctual
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).
