Job summary
The
Abdominal Medicine and Surgery (AMS) CSU are seeking to recruit an
innovative, enthusiastic and highly motivated individual who is passionate
about delivering high-quality compassionate care, as well as leading change
and supporting staff into the role of Matron within Urology services at Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
02/06/2025
Planned Interview
Date
11/06/2025
Main duties of the job
The
jobholder will have overall responsibility for the management of
nursing/associated staff and the management of nursing resources/budgets
within the CSU or a part of it.
The
jobholder will be accountable for ensuring the highest standard of clinical
care is provided within the wards and departments for which they are
responsible and ensure the principles of clinical governance are implemented
at a local level. jobholder has
through Senior Sisters/Charge Nurses direct management of nursing and support
staff.
The
jobholder has direct line management of the specialist nurses within the CSU
or a part of it. The jobholder is responsible for the management of nursing
resources and ward and department budgets.
The
jobholder will be easily identifiable to patients, provide strong leadership
through a visible presence and provide support, advice and assistance
required by patients, their families and carers. The jobholder will also support the
implementation of the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS), being a
focal point for advice to patients and carers and local resolution of
complaints.
About us
The
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the country,
offering a range of both general and specialist hospital services with
excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We have an international reputation
for excellence in specialist care, research and academic training.
Our
vision as a Trust is to be the best for specialist and integrated care. This
is underpinned by our values - The Leeds Way. The Leeds Way defines who we
are, what we believe and how we will work together to deliver the best
outcomes for our patients.
AMS
is the largest CSU at Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, and we aim to
deliver the highest quality service for our patients. Leeds has a reputation
for clinical excellence as the largest teaching hospital in Europe. We are
committed to working in line with the values described in The Leeds Way to
make work rewarding as well as challenging.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
role of Matron within Urology is within the AMS CSU at Leeds teaching
hospitals with AMS being the largest CSU in the Trust, and we aim to deliver
the highest quality service for our patients. Leeds has a reputation for
clinical excellence as the largest teaching hospital in Europe. We are
committed to working in line with the values described in The Leeds Way to
make work rewarding as well as challenging.
The
post holder will be required to manage a number of CNS teams within Urology,
focusing on both benign and cancer urology treatments, as well as supporting
the acute urology pathways within the organisations. There will also be a
team of ACPs to work alongside in cancer pathways and acute urology work.
Part of this role will be to guide and lead the team, alongside the medical
and business teams, using their project management skills through the
development of innovative urology services in a newly refurbished Paul Sykes
Centre building.
A
willingness to embrace innovative ways of working has been a key element to
our operational success. We are open to fresh thinking and new ideas when it
comes to improved patient experience and service delivery.
Candidates
wishing to apply should have significant experience as a senior leader, have
experience of managing projects and change, be a passionate and dynamic
leader wishing to join our forward-thinking innovative team urology. Urology
experience is not necessarily a requirement but would be helpful. You will be expected to lead your teams in
a visible manner playing a vital role in motivating, developing and
influencing staff, with a view to promoting staff health and well-being as a
priority.
Effective
communication, a strong collaborative approach and the ability to engage the
nursing workforce and multidisciplinary team within an ever changing, ever
challenging environment is essential.
The
successful candidate will join our team of experienced Matrons and Lead
Nurses/Professionals to take forward the nursing strategy and vision of care,
maintaining high standards of clinical excellence, improving outcomes and
experiences for patients, families and carers.
If
you require more information about the role, then please get in touch with
Mark Richards, Deputy HoN via email on mark.richards@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
role of Matron within Urology is within the AMS CSU at Leeds teaching
hospitals with AMS being the largest CSU in the Trust, and we aim to deliver
the highest quality service for our patients. Leeds has a reputation for
clinical excellence as the largest teaching hospital in Europe. We are
committed to working in line with the values described in The Leeds Way to
make work rewarding as well as challenging.
The
post holder will be required to manage a number of CNS teams within Urology,
focusing on both benign and cancer urology treatments, as well as supporting
the acute urology pathways within the organisations. There will also be a
team of ACPs to work alongside in cancer pathways and acute urology work.
Part of this role will be to guide and lead the team, alongside the medical
and business teams, using their project management skills through the
development of innovative urology services in a newly refurbished Paul Sykes
Centre building.
A
willingness to embrace innovative ways of working has been a key element to
our operational success. We are open to fresh thinking and new ideas when it
comes to improved patient experience and service delivery.
Candidates
wishing to apply should have significant experience as a senior leader, have
experience of managing projects and change, be a passionate and dynamic
leader wishing to join our forward-thinking innovative team urology. Urology
experience is not necessarily a requirement but would be helpful. You will be expected to lead your teams in
a visible manner playing a vital role in motivating, developing and
influencing staff, with a view to promoting staff health and well-being as a
priority.
Effective
communication, a strong collaborative approach and the ability to engage the
nursing workforce and multidisciplinary team within an ever changing, ever
challenging environment is essential.
The
successful candidate will join our team of experienced Matrons and Lead
Nurses/Professionals to take forward the nursing strategy and vision of care,
maintaining high standards of clinical excellence, improving outcomes and
experiences for patients, families and carers.
If
you require more information about the role, then please get in touch with
Mark Richards, Deputy HoN via email on mark.richards@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, Midwife or AHP (Level 1)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Degree Level Education
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at senior level in nursing, midwifery or AHP (Band 7 or above)
- Experience of managing staff
- Budgetary skills
- Change management
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Strategic thinker
- Uses a range of influencing strategies to bring about change in modernising services
- Intellectual flexibility
- Drive for results
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, Midwife or AHP (Level 1)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Degree Level Education
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at senior level in nursing, midwifery or AHP (Band 7 or above)
- Experience of managing staff
- Budgetary skills
- Change management
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Strategic thinker
- Uses a range of influencing strategies to bring about change in modernising services
- Intellectual flexibility
- Drive for results
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).
