Job summary
As a key member of the specialty triumvirate team you are jointly responsible with the clinical lead and Clinical Service Manager / Operational Service Manager for the provision of safe, effective and efficient services within Acute Medicine at Pilgrim.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Nurse within the specialty leadership team your specific portfolio as Matron will be accountable for the efficient and effective operational management of the nursing workforce, guaranteeing provision of high quality evidence based nursing practice which will be delivered within the Emergency Department.
The Matron will be a strong clinical leader, easily identifiable, highly visible and accessible to patients, carers and staff. They will have a particular responsibility to support the developments of Clinical Governance and Service Improvement, to modernise patient services and ensure the active involvement of patients and carers in the way services are developed, delivered and evaluated.
Leading by example they will drive up standards of clinical care and have the authority to get the essential components of care right for patients - clean wards and departments, quality care, ensuring patients are treated with dignity and respect, resolving problems for patients and relatives and ensuring high standards are maintained throughout the Services. In undertaking the duties for this post the post holder must comply with the NMC - 'The Code'.
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse, Registered AHP
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Relevant post registration education/development
Desirable
- Masters level educational preparation
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience at band 7 or equivalent
- Recent experience of working within Urgent and Emergency Care
- Experience of managing and leading teams
- Experience of managing a budget
- Experience of leading change
- Experience of developing and implementing policies which enhance patient safety and patient experience
Desirable
- Experience of developing advanced clinical roles
Evidence of Particular KInowledge / Skills / Aptitudes
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance framework
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to write and present information effectively and concisely
- Flexible and adaptable
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Broad knowledge of professional and other health care policy
- Ability to quickly establish effective working relationships and develop strong team working in the multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates personal credibility and adopts an open communication style
- Demonstrates an ability to manage complex and difficult situations with authority and expertise
- Demonstrates the ability to manage change within a complex environment
- Ability to take personal responsibility and have the confidence to make difficult or unpopular decisions and through role modelling empowers others to do the same
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: ?Patient Centred ?Safety ?Compassion ?Respect and ?Excellence
Desirable
- Coaching/supervision/mentorship skills
- Knowledge of service improvement methodologies
- Knowledge of developing advanced clinical roles
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel to different sites as required
Desirable
- Able to travel to and travel and attend events outside of the Trust as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse, Registered AHP
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Relevant post registration education/development
Desirable
- Masters level educational preparation
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience at band 7 or equivalent
- Recent experience of working within Urgent and Emergency Care
- Experience of managing and leading teams
- Experience of managing a budget
- Experience of leading change
- Experience of developing and implementing policies which enhance patient safety and patient experience
Desirable
- Experience of developing advanced clinical roles
Evidence of Particular KInowledge / Skills / Aptitudes
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance framework
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to write and present information effectively and concisely
- Flexible and adaptable
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Broad knowledge of professional and other health care policy
- Ability to quickly establish effective working relationships and develop strong team working in the multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates personal credibility and adopts an open communication style
- Demonstrates an ability to manage complex and difficult situations with authority and expertise
- Demonstrates the ability to manage change within a complex environment
- Ability to take personal responsibility and have the confidence to make difficult or unpopular decisions and through role modelling empowers others to do the same
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: ?Patient Centred ?Safety ?Compassion ?Respect and ?Excellence
Desirable
- Coaching/supervision/mentorship skills
- Knowledge of service improvement methodologies
- Knowledge of developing advanced clinical roles
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel to different sites as required
Desirable
- Able to travel to and travel and attend events outside of the Trust as required
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
