Job summary
The planned care matron will support the head of nursing and deputy divisional director of nursing in achieving consistency in operational efficiency, reduce variations, support elective care delivery, financial accountability and workforce development.
The Matron will be a highly visible, accessible, and authoritative presence in clinical areas to which patients, their families/carers and others can turn for leadership, assistance, advice, and support.
Main duties of the job
Patient Experienceo Embed patient experience in the elective care pathwayso Ensure the clinical pathways embed a compassionate approach to the most vulnerable patient cohortso Learn, celebrate and share the positive experience from best practicesQuality & Safetyo Promote and sustain clinical quality in elective care deliveryo Promote nursing leadership oversight on clinical quality affairsWorkforce Developmento Establish a clear career development strategy within elective pathways supported by a transparent and robust training need analysis and continued professional development plano Ensure all specialist pathways have the national competency frameworks aligned to their speciality requirementsLeadership & Managemento Establish financial accountability within planned care PAYE and non PAYE spendo Promote best roster practices and workforce managemento Ensure quality improvement initiatives in all elective specialty pathwayso Support nurse leads in enhancing leadership and management practiceso Support in establishment and job plan reviewsPerformance Improvemento Contribute innovative ideas to improve RTT performanceo Collaborate with nurse leads and promote advancement of technology adoption within clinical pathwayso Support head of nursing in various divisional and trust forums
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Uphold and display the Trust values of empower, compassionate, professional and inclusive Demonstrate compassionate, inclusive, visible and authoritative leadership to Senior Sisters/Charge Nurses in order to ensure high quality patient centred clinical care is delivered. Ensure nursing practice reflects current clinical developments and is evidence based. Enhancement of own role and that of team members. In conjunction with the Lead nurse and Head of Nursing actively embed the Trusts Nursing & Midwifery Strategy locally within areas of responsibility. Lead on the improvement of nursing standards by promoting best practice nursing care. Participate in the development, use and evaluation of integrated care pathways. Work as part of a local multi-disciplinary team, in developing models of care. Demonstrate and maintaining clinical credibility by acting regularly as a clinical practitioner in own areas of expertise. Work collaboratively in developing, leading and facilitating a seamless patient pathway through the service. Represent the Division at designated meetings. Deputise for the Head of Nursing as required. Be the Line Manager for the Senior Sisters/Charge Nurses within their defined areas of responsibility. Participate in the Senior Nurse out-of-hours rota or Divisional equivalent.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Uphold and display the Trust values of empower, compassionate, professional and inclusive Demonstrate compassionate, inclusive, visible and authoritative leadership to Senior Sisters/Charge Nurses in order to ensure high quality patient centred clinical care is delivered. Ensure nursing practice reflects current clinical developments and is evidence based. Enhancement of own role and that of team members. In conjunction with the Lead nurse and Head of Nursing actively embed the Trusts Nursing & Midwifery Strategy locally within areas of responsibility. Lead on the improvement of nursing standards by promoting best practice nursing care. Participate in the development, use and evaluation of integrated care pathways. Work as part of a local multi-disciplinary team, in developing models of care. Demonstrate and maintaining clinical credibility by acting regularly as a clinical practitioner in own areas of expertise. Work collaboratively in developing, leading and facilitating a seamless patient pathway through the service. Represent the Division at designated meetings. Deputise for the Head of Nursing as required. Be the Line Manager for the Senior Sisters/Charge Nurses within their defined areas of responsibility. Participate in the Senior Nurse out-of-hours rota or Divisional equivalent.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Practitioner
- Evidence of post Registration development at Degree level
- Management experience including staff management
- Practice assessor or equivalent teaching qualification
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Masters' degree or willing to work towards
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience at Band 7 or equivalent
- Current knowledge of clinical practice in an acute setting
- Knowledge of RTT management and elective performance
- Experience of working in partnership with multi-disciplinary team members
- implementing complex change in a clinical setting
- Knowledge of current developments in nursing and the NHS
- Developing clinical staff
- Budget management
Desirable
- Knowledge of the commissioning cycle as it applies to the specialty
- Knowledge of the developments within the integrated care system and how this might impact the role.
- Elective pathway management experience in acute setting
Experience
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of clinical practice in an acute setting
- Experience at Band 7 level
- Experience in influencing internal/external activities
- Experience across the scope of the Matron's ten key roles with potential to do all
Desirable
- Experience of working across networks
- Experience of utilising technology to improve patient pathway optimisation
- Experience of participating in job plan reviews
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Practitioner
- Evidence of post Registration development at Degree level
- Management experience including staff management
- Practice assessor or equivalent teaching qualification
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Masters' degree or willing to work towards
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience at Band 7 or equivalent
- Current knowledge of clinical practice in an acute setting
- Knowledge of RTT management and elective performance
- Experience of working in partnership with multi-disciplinary team members
- implementing complex change in a clinical setting
- Knowledge of current developments in nursing and the NHS
- Developing clinical staff
- Budget management
Desirable
- Knowledge of the commissioning cycle as it applies to the specialty
- Knowledge of the developments within the integrated care system and how this might impact the role.
- Elective pathway management experience in acute setting
Experience
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of clinical practice in an acute setting
- Experience at Band 7 level
- Experience in influencing internal/external activities
- Experience across the scope of the Matron's ten key roles with potential to do all
Desirable
- Experience of working across networks
- Experience of utilising technology to improve patient pathway optimisation
- Experience of participating in job plan reviews
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).
