Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and inspirational Modern Matron to work within the North Lincolnshire Community Directorate.
The post holder will work with the Directorate Leads to ensure that the teams within the directorate deliver high, quality, safe, effective care and provide the best possible outcomes for people using our services.
You will be a highly visible, compassionate leader with strong values that align with those of the organisation. You will lead by example, being a positive role model who inspires, motivates and empowers our clinicians in the safe effective delivery of care and treatment.
The successful candidatewill be part of meeting the 28 promises makes to the communities we work in, the people who access our services and our valued staff.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be a collaborative, inclusive and compassionate leader with values and behaviours that inspire high standards of care and pride in the profession.
In conjunction with the Care Group senior leadership team, the postholder will create a positive safety culture, where the environment is collaboratively crafted, created, and nurtured so that everybody (individual staff, teams, patients, families, and carers) can flourish to ensure the best, safe, quality care by:
1. Continuous learning and improvement of safety risks
2. Supportive, psychologically safe teamwork
3. Enabling and empowering speaking up by all
The post holder, will demonstrate highly visible leadership, be responsible for the delivery of safe and therapeutic care, using an effective governance framework within a defined set of teams or/and ward team areas. In line with 'The Matron's Handbook. NHS Updated July 2021.
Leadership & Management
o A key clinical leader and visible role model
o Ensure high-quality nursing and professional standards in all areas of practice and performance.
o Provide direct supervision to team leaders and/or ward leaders in the care group in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
o Provide professional nursing advice and professional standards guidance to teams as required.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current RGN RMN or RNLD Nursing
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by post graduate specialist training and experience
Desirable
- Masters level qualification or equivalent
- Management Qualification or equivalent level of experience
Experience
Essential
- Senior clinical nursing experience showing managerial or advanced practice skills in any transferable clinical setting.
- Management/leadership experience as ward leader, team leader, deputy or trainee
- Working knowledge of HR processes, performance management, budget management, staffing rosters and operational skills
- Involvement in Change Management processes
- Undertake Management/Serious Incident investigation
- Participated in audit/research, education programmes or teaching
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Patient Safety, Patient Experience and Quality Improvement theory as it applies to operational services in the care group.
- Demonstrable knowledge of risks management and risk registers
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Knowledge of policy drivers at national and local level as applicable to the care group
Skills
Essential
- Well-developed interpersonal and organisational Skills
- Track record of developing others, individuals and teams to meet high service standards of quality and safety
- Able to self-start, lead and complete complex tasks
Desirable
- Well developed self-awareness thorough 360 feedback or leadership development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current RGN RMN or RNLD Nursing
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by post graduate specialist training and experience
Desirable
- Masters level qualification or equivalent
- Management Qualification or equivalent level of experience
Experience
Essential
- Senior clinical nursing experience showing managerial or advanced practice skills in any transferable clinical setting.
- Management/leadership experience as ward leader, team leader, deputy or trainee
- Working knowledge of HR processes, performance management, budget management, staffing rosters and operational skills
- Involvement in Change Management processes
- Undertake Management/Serious Incident investigation
- Participated in audit/research, education programmes or teaching
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Patient Safety, Patient Experience and Quality Improvement theory as it applies to operational services in the care group.
- Demonstrable knowledge of risks management and risk registers
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Knowledge of policy drivers at national and local level as applicable to the care group
Skills
Essential
- Well-developed interpersonal and organisational Skills
- Track record of developing others, individuals and teams to meet high service standards of quality and safety
- Able to self-start, lead and complete complex tasks
Desirable
- Well developed self-awareness thorough 360 feedback or leadership development
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).
