Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Directorate of Nursing for a dynamic motivated individual with a passion for quality improvement and the desire to make a difference to patients in our care.
Asa Quality Matron working in our Trust, you will demonstrate compassionate leadership and take responsibility for ensuring that your professional lead areas are driven across the organisation to improve standards and align to our Trust values.
We would welcome applications from Registered Nurses, Midwives and AHP's.
This is a substantive post although would also be considered as a secondment opportunity.
Start date after the 1st April 2024
Main duties of the job
The Quality Matron will provide visible, accessible, effective transformational leadership to wards and departments within their sphere of responsibility, delivering Trust strategic objectives and Matron's 10 Key Responsibilities as set out in 'Modern Matrons - Improving the Patient Experience (DH, 2003)' supplemented by the 'Matrons Handbook' (NHSEI 2019)
Quality Matrons will work with other Matron colleagues, Ward Sisters and Charge Nurses, Senior Nurses and Clinical Leads, Business Managers and other colleagues to identify service and strategy developments which aim to deliver the highest quality of patient care, and maintain patient safety, in line with Trust aims and objectives.
Support the on-going improvement and sustainability of high quality, safe patient care through active involvement in the ward assurance process.
This will be achieved by supporting Ward teams and clinical area Nurse Managers in the development and delivery of their ward assurance achievements and ongoing improvement plans.
The role will require a proactive involvement in the delivery of the organisational Quality Improvement strategy.
About us
This is an exciting time to work within the Directorate under the leadership of a supportive Director of Nursing and senior nursing leadership team , get in touch if you believe you can make the difference and feel ready tojoin us in our journey towards outstanding care.
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'.
Job description
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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
- oRegistered Nurse (RN - Level 1), Registered Midwife (RM) , Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) (whichever is applicable)
- oEducated to Degree level in relevant subject; or can demonstrate experience of working at this level
- oEvidence of continuing education and professional development
Desirable
- oMaster's Degree in related subject
- oLeadership course, module, or qualification
- oManagement / Teaching Qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- oSubstantial experience managing a multi-disciplinary team at senior level
- oDemonstrates the ability to effectively manage a budget and to think laterally about budget setting principles, variation analysis and development of recovery plans to maintain financial balance
- oExperience of performing monitoring and management of services and staff
- oDemonstrates experience of working with managers and clinicians at a senior level across the organisation
Desirable
- oExperience of managing change and supporting transition of change
Knowledge/Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- oEvidence of strong and effective transformational leadership skills and sound management skills
- oProven oral and written communication skills
- oProven negotiation and influencing skills, demonstrating the ability to manage difficult or complex situations with authority and expertise
- oAbility to work under pressure whilst maintaining effectiveness
- oAble to apply and use QI methodology to usual business of work
- oDemonstrates an understanding of the national agenda, demonstrating that they are able to translate this into everyday policy and practise
- oIT literate
- oAble to travel to different sites as required
Desirable
- oDemonstrates an understanding of the principles of research
- oCoaching / supervision / mentorship skills
Disposition
Essential
- oPassionate about nursing / midwifery
- oInterest and enthusiasm for developing this role
- oStrong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role
- oInnovative approach to practise - adaptable and responsive to change
- oAssertive
- oAnalytical
- oMotivator and self-motivated
- oPro-active and demonstrates a 'can do' attitude
- oAble to work using own initiative
- oTeam player but also able to work independently
- oAbility to delegate appropriately and effectively
- oFlexibility
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse (RN - Level 1), Registered Midwife (RM) , Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) (whichever is applicable)
- oEducated to Degree level in relevant subject; or can demonstrate experience of working at this level
- oEvidence of continuing education and professional development
Desirable
- oMaster's Degree in related subject
- oLeadership course, module, or qualification
- oManagement / Teaching Qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- oSubstantial experience managing a multi-disciplinary team at senior level
- oDemonstrates the ability to effectively manage a budget and to think laterally about budget setting principles, variation analysis and development of recovery plans to maintain financial balance
- oExperience of performing monitoring and management of services and staff
- oDemonstrates experience of working with managers and clinicians at a senior level across the organisation
Desirable
- oExperience of managing change and supporting transition of change
Knowledge/Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- oEvidence of strong and effective transformational leadership skills and sound management skills
- oProven oral and written communication skills
- oProven negotiation and influencing skills, demonstrating the ability to manage difficult or complex situations with authority and expertise
- oAbility to work under pressure whilst maintaining effectiveness
- oAble to apply and use QI methodology to usual business of work
- oDemonstrates an understanding of the national agenda, demonstrating that they are able to translate this into everyday policy and practise
- oIT literate
- oAble to travel to different sites as required
Desirable
- oDemonstrates an understanding of the principles of research
- oCoaching / supervision / mentorship skills
Disposition
Essential
- oPassionate about nursing / midwifery
- oInterest and enthusiasm for developing this role
- oStrong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role
- oInnovative approach to practise - adaptable and responsive to change
- oAssertive
- oAnalytical
- oMotivator and self-motivated
- oPro-active and demonstrates a 'can do' attitude
- oAble to work using own initiative
- oTeam player but also able to work independently
- oAbility to delegate appropriately and effectively
- oFlexibility
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).
