Job summary
Closing Date:20.04.25 (this may change dependent on response) - Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 21.04.25 - Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 09.05.25
Within the Clinical Service Unit (CSU) the Elderly and intermediate Care Department have an exciting opportunity for you to join our established team.
As Matron for Elderly Care services you will be responsible for the 3 acute elderly care wards at Bradford Royal Infirmary and our downstream and intermediate care wards at St Lukes Hospital and two intermediate care wards at Westbourne Green hospital and Westwood Park hospital assisted by a Deputy Matron.
If you are forward thinking, dynamic and enthusiastic and have current acute NHS experience at Band 7 or above with proven leadership and management skills including operational flow then look no further.
You will need to be flexible and resilient in order to cope with the demands of the role. in addition you must be able to influence and negotiate in order to improve the service your teams provide for their patients.
The post holder will be based at BRI and be expected to travel to St Luke's, Westwood Park and Westbourne green on a weekly basis and therefore the ability to travel is essential.
The post invloves a 5 day standard working week with the ability to be responsive to out of hours working when required.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with the Deputy Director of Nursing, Clinical Director and Senior General Manager to ensure quality and safety of patients is delivered as well as delivering financial, strategic and operational goals.
As Matron you will be a visible and reassuring presence for our patients and their families whom they can trust to ensure high quality care is delivered for all patients all of the time. You will be an active member of the team in a continuous drive for quality as well as demonstrating extensive clinical leadership experience.
You will provide professional leadership and ensure that the needs of the patients are placed at the center of everything we do. You will ensure that staff feel supported and thrive within the clinical areas, providing evidence based quality care to every patient.
With the support of the Deputy Director of Nursing you will take responsibility for action planning and implementing change within the clinical area working with the ward and service managers to ensure that specialty, CSU and Trust objectives and targets are met.
You will be able to demonstrate how you have positively influences nursing and elderly patient care and have experience of change management. The ideal candidate must have a proven track record of progressive leadership and development, be an effective role model, self motivated with passion, drive and adaptability to cope with continuously changing services.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of this role and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of this role and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial current management / leadership experience at senior nurse level in relevant clinical speciality. Current experience of working within an Acute Hospital NHS setting Experience of working within Acute Elderly Care services Current experience of managing operation flow within an acute NHS hospital
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of Health Policy and its impact on the Professional Nursing Agenda and BTHFT
- Experience of delivering service improvements with demonstrable positive impact on patient safety, patient experience and quality of care
- Evidence of a track record of developing nursing, or research experience and audit application
- Leading and developing a team
- Experience of: - budget management including human resource management - quality assurance - change management - complaints handling - policy implementation - participation in Trust-wide initiatives/ committee membership
Skills
Essential
- oKnowledge of quality, standard setting and audit. oAbility to lead a large team oOrganisation and management skills. oNegotiating skills oTeam building skills oAppraisal skills oAbility to manage change oArticulate with advanced written and verbal communication skills. oAbility to work effectively under pressure. oIT Skills (Including proficiency with Microsoft Office Packages and accurate, fast typing skills) oCapable of working strategically (business planning, service improvements, strategies for infection control) oAbility to meet deadlines oMaintain accurate records oAbility to undertake surveys or audits, as necessary e.g. audit of clinical incidents
- Well-developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams, and have them understand and deliver the Trust's expectations
- Attributes of patient centred approach
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with good listening skills
- High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude
- Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role.
- Ability to undertake: oUnderstanding and working knowledge of patient safety investigation response framework oService improvement experience
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- oquality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit. obudget and people management ocurrent issues in healthcare/specialty oNursing Agenda oClinical Governance oIPandC oFundamentals of Care oPatient Safety Issues
- Sound political judgement and astuteness in understanding and working with complex policy, and diverse interest groups, and common sense in knowing when to brief "up the line"
- A commitment to improving research services through an ability to sustain a clear performance focus on achieving demanding goals
Desirable
- oBest Practice in Speciality oHealth and Safety
- Knowledge of the key regulations, outcomes and assessment methods used by the Care Quality Commission in judgement of healthcare organisations
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse
- First Degree or equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained in a relevant environment
- Post Registration qualification / or robust CPD in relevant speciality
- Recognised Leadership Qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of commitment to continuous learning and application in practice
- A Masters level qualification in relevant subject or evidence of equivalent knowledge and experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial current management / leadership experience at senior nurse level in relevant clinical speciality. Current experience of working within an Acute Hospital NHS setting Experience of working within Acute Elderly Care services Current experience of managing operation flow within an acute NHS hospital
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of Health Policy and its impact on the Professional Nursing Agenda and BTHFT
- Experience of delivering service improvements with demonstrable positive impact on patient safety, patient experience and quality of care
- Evidence of a track record of developing nursing, or research experience and audit application
- Leading and developing a team
- Experience of: - budget management including human resource management - quality assurance - change management - complaints handling - policy implementation - participation in Trust-wide initiatives/ committee membership
Skills
Essential
- oKnowledge of quality, standard setting and audit. oAbility to lead a large team oOrganisation and management skills. oNegotiating skills oTeam building skills oAppraisal skills oAbility to manage change oArticulate with advanced written and verbal communication skills. oAbility to work effectively under pressure. oIT Skills (Including proficiency with Microsoft Office Packages and accurate, fast typing skills) oCapable of working strategically (business planning, service improvements, strategies for infection control) oAbility to meet deadlines oMaintain accurate records oAbility to undertake surveys or audits, as necessary e.g. audit of clinical incidents
- Well-developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams, and have them understand and deliver the Trust's expectations
- Attributes of patient centred approach
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with good listening skills
- High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude
- Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role.
- Ability to undertake: oUnderstanding and working knowledge of patient safety investigation response framework oService improvement experience
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- oquality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit. obudget and people management ocurrent issues in healthcare/specialty oNursing Agenda oClinical Governance oIPandC oFundamentals of Care oPatient Safety Issues
- Sound political judgement and astuteness in understanding and working with complex policy, and diverse interest groups, and common sense in knowing when to brief "up the line"
- A commitment to improving research services through an ability to sustain a clear performance focus on achieving demanding goals
Desirable
- oBest Practice in Speciality oHealth and Safety
- Knowledge of the key regulations, outcomes and assessment methods used by the Care Quality Commission in judgement of healthcare organisations
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse
- First Degree or equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained in a relevant environment
- Post Registration qualification / or robust CPD in relevant speciality
- Recognised Leadership Qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of commitment to continuous learning and application in practice
- A Masters level qualification in relevant subject or evidence of equivalent knowledge and experience
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).
