Job summary
The key to providing a high quality service is the presence of credible nursing leadership that can provide both inspiration and direction and leadership. The Matron will therefore be a highly visible and accessible clinical leader, with a demonstrable commitment to improving the quality of patient care.
You will work within the Emergency Dept. as part of the management team and will take responsibility for the delivery and maintenance of the highest standards of nursing care. This area encompasses the Main Emergency Department as well as the co-located Minors.
You will be professionally accountable for standards of nursing and influence the non-clinical contributions that are necessary to care delivery including standards of food, cleanliness of the environment and other services that impact on patient care and welfare.
Main duties of the job
You will be easily identifiable to patients, highly visible and accessible to families and carers. They will be responsible for the Senior Sisters within their sphere of responsibility and report to the ADoN. They will have direct access to, and will be accountable to, the Divisional Deputy Director of Nursing for professional practice.
Reporting to the ADoN, the post holder will work as part of the Clinical Service Unit Management Team to support operational delivery, supporting the department in managing flow through the Emergency Dept.
As delegated budget holder the Matron will ensure optimum efficiency within given financial envelopes and work proactively to reduce expenditure in line with divisional service and cost improvement programs.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Date posted
29 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£53,755 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time, Compressed hours
Reference number
390-MED-BA-1147-B
Job locations
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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