Job summary
This post is accountable to the Head of Service and General Manager and has professional line management accountability to Nurse Consultant.The post holder will have line management responsibility for all designated staff at Chalkhill and for the allocated service budget.The post holds a duty to act in response to established national standards and protocols regarding the safe delivery of care (e.g. infection control; least restrictive practice) are implemented and maintained and to alert the Executive Director of nursing to any shortfall or areas of risk.
Main duties of the job
The Modern Matron leads the 12 Chalkhill Adolescent Mental Health Unit to:
o Provide a visible, accessible and authoritative presence in clinical settings and related forums, to patients, carers and staff, demonstrating clear and effective clinical leadership and developing clinical practice.o Ensure that the highest standards of care are aspired to and achieved within the resources available.o Deliver effective governance, achieve performance targets, use information and data effectively to improve quality and minimise risk.o To work alongside the provider collaborative to develop, support and manage any new initiatives in terms of alternative provisions to hospital admissionCAJE REF: RW8_1506Page 2 of 9Specifically:o Making sure patients receive high quality care that includes positive inpatient and day patient experience, coordinated care and smooth transitions, privacy and dignity, nutritional, spiritual and cultural needs are met.o Ensuring staffing levels are appropriate to patient needo Empowering nurses and other clinical staff to take on a wider range of clinical taskso Ensuring that clinical environments are maintained at a high level of cleanliness.o Preventing hospital-acquired infectiono Facilitating the early resolution of patient problems and complaints to reduce the need for escalation and improving the experience of patients.Scope &
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Job description
Job responsibilities
This post has lead accountability for the delivery of objectives outlined below and included within the area of 'patient experience'.
Promote and deliver the Modern Matron agenda, as defined by the Department of Health. Provide a visible, accessible and authoritative presence in clinical settings and related forums, to patients, carers and staff, demonstrating clear and effective clinical leadership and developing clinical practice. Ensure that the highest standards of care are aspired to and achieved within the resources available. Deliver effective governance, achieve performance targets, use information and data effectively to improve quality and minimise risk. To work alongside the provider collaborative to develop, support and manage any new initiatives in terms of alternative provisions to hospital admissionCAJE REF: RW8_1506Page 2 of 9Specifically: Making sure patients receive high quality care that includes positive inpatient and day patient experience, coordinated care and smooth transitions, privacy and dignity, nutritional, spiritual and cultural needs are met. Ensuring staffing levels are appropriate to patient need Empowering nurses and other clinical staff to take on a wider range of clinical tasks Ensuring that clinical environments are maintained at a high level of cleanliness. Preventing hospital-acquired infection Facilitating the early resolution of patient problems and complaints to reduce the need for escalation and improving the experience of patients.Scope &
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post has lead accountability for the delivery of objectives outlined below and included within the area of 'patient experience'.
Promote and deliver the Modern Matron agenda, as defined by the Department of Health. Provide a visible, accessible and authoritative presence in clinical settings and related forums, to patients, carers and staff, demonstrating clear and effective clinical leadership and developing clinical practice. Ensure that the highest standards of care are aspired to and achieved within the resources available. Deliver effective governance, achieve performance targets, use information and data effectively to improve quality and minimise risk. To work alongside the provider collaborative to develop, support and manage any new initiatives in terms of alternative provisions to hospital admissionCAJE REF: RW8_1506Page 2 of 9Specifically: Making sure patients receive high quality care that includes positive inpatient and day patient experience, coordinated care and smooth transitions, privacy and dignity, nutritional, spiritual and cultural needs are met. Ensuring staffing levels are appropriate to patient need Empowering nurses and other clinical staff to take on a wider range of clinical tasks Ensuring that clinical environments are maintained at a high level of cleanliness. Preventing hospital-acquired infection Facilitating the early resolution of patient problems and complaints to reduce the need for escalation and improving the experience of patients.Scope &
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent)
- Post qualification study to Master's level (or equivalent) including ACP / those currently studying at Masters level or are willing to study at Masters level.
- Completion of Mentorship Course/
- Meet NMC requirement for maintenance of registration
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience as Ward Manager, team leader or equivalent
- Extensive previous experience in CAMHS / crisis acute setting
- Demonstration of personal development
- Experience working with people with serious mental health problems
- Demonstrable working knowledge of Health and Social Care governance
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent)
- Post qualification study to Master's level (or equivalent) including ACP / those currently studying at Masters level or are willing to study at Masters level.
- Completion of Mentorship Course/
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent)
- Post qualification study to Master's level (or equivalent) including ACP / those currently studying at Masters level or are willing to study at Masters level.
- Completion of Mentorship Course/
- Meet NMC requirement for maintenance of registration
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience as Ward Manager, team leader or equivalent
- Extensive previous experience in CAMHS / crisis acute setting
- Demonstration of personal development
- Experience working with people with serious mental health problems
- Demonstrable working knowledge of Health and Social Care governance
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent)
- Post qualification study to Master's level (or equivalent) including ACP / those currently studying at Masters level or are willing to study at Masters level.
- Completion of Mentorship Course/
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).
