Job summary
As part of the Private Care's Divisional Leadership team, this role is pivotal in transforming Private Care as a leading centre for private orthopaedic surgery and embedding a culture of continuous improvement through delivering change in processes, ways of working and care delivery to ensure that we work efficiently and that our patients and Consultants enjoy an exceptional experience.
The Senior Matron will also be responsible for the development and implementation of Private Care's clinical strategy and culture, championing clinical standards, and deputising for the Managing Director in their absence
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the provision of strong clinical and operational leadership throughout Private Care ensuring that we deliver market-leading patient care which is patient-centred and evidence-based and delivered by a trained, motivated, and compassionate team in line with organisational, regulatory and governance requirements. As a part of this, they will be required to work alongside Trust clinical, nursing, therapy and departmental leadership teams to embed Private Care service standards and operational delivery within shared services.
About us
You will be joining an ambitious and vibrant team who are focused on the goal of providing excellent patient care and service to our Consultants , making a significant contribution to the Trust . You will lead the clinical team and play a key part within the wider Senior Clinical Leadership group in the Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strategy and Transformation -Lead the development of Private Cares clinical services strategy to include both improvement and growth initiatives
- Service Development and Improvement-Champion, inspire and promote the development of a culture of continuous improvement and development within Private Care, working alongside the Divisional Leadership Team to ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe care
- Clinical LeadershipSupport the delivery of exceptional patient care through visible and accountable clinical leadership, with overall responsibility for the Private Cares operational delivery of clinical care, safety, quality and governance and patient experience
- Operational Management Be responsible for the effective performance of clinical services within Private Care against agreed KPIs and service standards
- Quality and Governance Lead on all matters pertaining to quality, safety and patient experience within Private Care and embed ways of working which promote high standards of safety, quality governance and improvement
- People Managementresponsible for the management and operations of Private Cares nursing and therapies teams and to ensure that these teams have the appropriate skills, guidance and expertise to deliver a high-quality service to the business and its stakeholders
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Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strategy and Transformation -Lead the development of Private Cares clinical services strategy to include both improvement and growth initiatives
- Service Development and Improvement-Champion, inspire and promote the development of a culture of continuous improvement and development within Private Care, working alongside the Divisional Leadership Team to ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe care
- Clinical LeadershipSupport the delivery of exceptional patient care through visible and accountable clinical leadership, with overall responsibility for the Private Cares operational delivery of clinical care, safety, quality and governance and patient experience
- Operational Management Be responsible for the effective performance of clinical services within Private Care against agreed KPIs and service standards
- Quality and Governance Lead on all matters pertaining to quality, safety and patient experience within Private Care and embed ways of working which promote high standards of safety, quality governance and improvement
- People Managementresponsible for the management and operations of Private Cares nursing and therapies teams and to ensure that these teams have the appropriate skills, guidance and expertise to deliver a high-quality service to the business and its stakeholders
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of and commitment to continuous professional development
- Educated to postgraduate degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Minimum of five years' experience in a senior nursing role within the private sector and proven track record of successful healthcare leadership
- Excellent current knowledge of the legislative and regulatory landscape and its application to nursing practice
- Demonstrable success in delivering transformation programmes to effect change, service improvement, enhanced quality performance and positive financial impact
Desirable
- Experience of having dealt with complex HR issues
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and use of written and spoken English
- Ability to write and present reports
- Confident and professional manner
Analytical & Judgment Skills
Essential
- Ability to understand and analyse complex performance, financial and clinical data and identify key points to highlight and present to others in a meaningful way
- Confident problem-solver, willing to change processes and ways of working to better meet the needs of the business
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of and commitment to continuous professional development
- Educated to postgraduate degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Minimum of five years' experience in a senior nursing role within the private sector and proven track record of successful healthcare leadership
- Excellent current knowledge of the legislative and regulatory landscape and its application to nursing practice
- Demonstrable success in delivering transformation programmes to effect change, service improvement, enhanced quality performance and positive financial impact
Desirable
- Experience of having dealt with complex HR issues
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and use of written and spoken English
- Ability to write and present reports
- Confident and professional manner
Analytical & Judgment Skills
Essential
- Ability to understand and analyse complex performance, financial and clinical data and identify key points to highlight and present to others in a meaningful way
- Confident problem-solver, willing to change processes and ways of working to better meet the needs of the business
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).
