North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

WARD MATRON

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Job summary

** Ringfenced for Ward 4 and Homeward only **

The post holder will be required to have accountability for the day to day operational service delivery for the Elective Care Ward and the Homeward service with continuous responsibility for the safe management, development, organisation and delivery of patient care within the clinical area.

The role will require the individual to manage the ward team and the environment to ensure high standards are maintained, in compliance with the Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and the Trust/ward objectives.

The candidate will be expected to lead and develop a continually changing service, ensuring the provision of a quality focused seamless service for patients whilst ensuring a safe and secure working environment for staff.

The candidate should be a professionally credible first level registered nurse with substantial experience of care management within orthopaedic/ surgical elective care. A well-respected professional and experienced clinical nurse who sets high standards and leads by example to motivate and empower others. Deputising for the Senior Clinical Matron including provision of ward, department and site senior nurse cover.

Main duties of the job

Provide leadership and direction for the area that is continually evolving. Be accountable for the day to day operational service delivery for the Elective Care Ward and the Homeward service with continuous responsibility for the safe management, development, organisation and delivery of patient care within the clinical area. The role will require the individual to manage the ward team and the environment to ensure high standards are maintained, in compliance with the Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and the Trust/ward objectives. The candidate will be expected to lead and develop a continually changing service, ensuring the provision of a quality focused seamless service for patients whilst ensuring a safe and secure working environment for staff. The candidate is required to be an experienced clinical nurse who sets high standards and leads by example to motivate and empower others.Deputising for the Senior Clinical Matron including provision of ward, department and site senior nurse cover.

About us

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"

Date posted

16 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

345-ANA6846117-A

Job locations

University Hospital Hartlepool

Holdforth Road

Hartlepool

TS24 9AH

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Ward Matron effective communication, working relationships and sharing information is paramount. The post holder will be required to:

Maintain an effective communication network within, across the directorates, and outside of the organisation, promoting new ideas and initiatives.

Work closely with the Advance practitioners as this is a Nurse Led Department

o maintain effective communication with patients and their relatives/carers. To ensure communication which encompasses the patients individuals needs and preferences.

To provide a visible, accessible and authoritative presence in the ward/department to whom patients and their families can turn for assistance, advice and support

Pursue concerns raised by patients and their families and ensure these are resolved efficiently and effectively.

To communicate effectively with all members of the Multi agency team in order to promote positive working relationships within the department, the directorate the Trust and any outside agencies.

To ensure that relationships with patients, families and colleagues will remain professional at all times and to secure and assure the highest standards of clinical care by providing leadership to the professional and direct care staff within the group of wards/departments for which the post holder is accountable.

Logically problem solve situations, and seek support as needed

Use critical thinking skills as part of the decision making process with regards to patient care, management of the team, and situational issues that arise

Communicate effectively at all times, and escalate issues and concerns timely. To seek support as needed

Have the ability to understand, identify and deal with situations, which can cause issues in the future, and demonstrate the appropriate skills and judgement abilities to overcome situational concerns

Contribute to Trust projects as requested.

Be responsible for Roster management and production within required roster lead times. Deploy nursing staff over a 24-hour period to meet the needs of the area including the management of recruitment and retention of all staffing in the area.

Provide leadership and direction to the nursing team to assure that staff fulfil their roles effectively.

Take responsibility for participation in appraisal, professional development planning and clinical supervision to support growth and development, ensuring business goals are clearly communicated and linked to objectives.

Will support patients to be partners in their own health care through education, discussion and explanation of care

Will be able to advice on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care

Be part of the team which provides patient centred, specialist clinical expertise, leadership and advice including the provision of direct clinical nursing care to patients within the service

To actively engage in all aspects of patient safety and risk management

Participate in regular clinical and professional supervision within regional and national forums to address any professional concerns and escalate as appropriate within the Trust

Ensure appropriate supervision of new staff, student nurses and other visitors to the clinical team

Maintain effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team and assist in maintaining across the care groups.

Demonstrate commitment to IWL principles and flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff.

Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the workplace

Provide leadership and direction to the nursing team to assure that staff fulfil their roles effectively. Ensuring business goals are clearly communicated, and linked to objectives.

Take responsibility for participation in appraisal, professional development planning and clinical supervision to support growth and development, in conjunction with the Deputy Ward Matron, to review the training and development of all staff ensuring personal development plans are in place. To support staff in reaching their full potential as identified through the appraisal process

Be aware of the Trust Policy relating to Risk Management Strategy and understand its implications within the area of work.

Assist the Senior Matron in the investigation and resolution of nursing related complaints and incidents.

Take a lead role in the investigation of disciplinary/untoward incidents occurring within the agreed sphere of responsibility.

Regular attendance at clinical/non clinical meetings relevant to clinical area/role