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 Lincoln accident and emergency.
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 acute medicine .
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
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
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.
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).
