Job summary
This post provides strong leadership, visible, credible, senior nursing presence accessible to staff, patients and their families for advice, assistance and support. The post holder will be accountable forthe delivery of high quality patient care in their area/s of responsibility, and in line with local and national guidance and standards.As Matron you will ensure that the services provided are responsive to patient needs, that the planning of services involves patients and users, and reflects the population served. There is an expectation that the post holder will work closely with Matrons, Associate Director of Nursing, Associate Medical and Operational colleagues within the care group and the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities and Responsibilities:
- Leadership and Management: Providing visible, inclusive leadership to nursing and other clinical staff, fostering a positive and supportive work environment.
- Patient Care Quality: Ensuring patients receive safe, effective, and high-quality care, promoting a positive patient experience.
- Clinical Governance: Implementing and maintaining clinical governance frameworks to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
- Staff Development: Supporting the professional development of staff, including training, mentoring, and performance management.
- Resource Management: Ensuring efficient and effective use of resources, including staffing, equipment, and supplies.
- Service Improvement: Identifying and implementing strategies for service improvement and innovation.
- Patient Safety: Promoting a culture of patient safety and actively managing risks.
- Communication and Collaboration: Liaising with other healthcare professionals, senior management, and patients' families to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
About us
Why Work With Us
Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths. We encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement. If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to Team Torbay and South Devon.
And if you do join us, you'll be working in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK, with a fantastic quality of life. We actively encourage our people to enjoy a good work/life balance and Devon offers everything from city living to a host of outdoor activities. Whether it's the coast that floats your boat, the adrenaline of white-water rafting, trekking across the moors or being mindful in nature, you'll find it all right on your doorstep.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act with professionalism and integrity, being a role model to those around us and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity
Provide a service that is tailored to meet the needs of the individual and to understand what our patients/customers need and be adaptable and responsive
Provide a high-quality customer service which complies with relevant legislation and NHS Employment check standards
Be honest and learn from mistakes and help to create a no-blame culture were people feel able to share and learn from experiences together
To work as part of a team demonstrating effective communication, and working collaboratively with colleagues inside and out of the department
Acknowledge that you need to continually deliver greater value to customers
Be honest about your biggest challenges and create a culture of curiosity and openness
Make a deliberate effort to connect with strangers from different walks of life and invite them to share their ideas
Be curious and creative about new possibilities, whilst identifying what works well and to do more of it
Help to develop and foster a learning environment where feedback is welcomed and valued
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act with professionalism and integrity, being a role model to those around us and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity
Provide a service that is tailored to meet the needs of the individual and to understand what our patients/customers need and be adaptable and responsive
Provide a high-quality customer service which complies with relevant legislation and NHS Employment check standards
Be honest and learn from mistakes and help to create a no-blame culture were people feel able to share and learn from experiences together
To work as part of a team demonstrating effective communication, and working collaboratively with colleagues inside and out of the department
Acknowledge that you need to continually deliver greater value to customers
Be honest about your biggest challenges and create a culture of curiosity and openness
Make a deliberate effort to connect with strangers from different walks of life and invite them to share their ideas
Be curious and creative about new possibilities, whilst identifying what works well and to do more of it
Help to develop and foster a learning environment where feedback is welcomed and valued
Person Specification
As above
Essential
- Minimum 5 years experience at Band 7 ward manager or equivalent
Desirable
Person Specification
As above
Essential
- Minimum 5 years experience at Band 7 ward manager or equivalent
Desirable
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).
