Job summary
Due to Maternity leave, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Matron for the Surgery and Urology department at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The department comprises of a 20 bedded elective ward with 4 POCU beds, a 30 and 22 bedded emergency wards, Urology Investigation Unit and an Admissions on the Day Unit.
It is a busy, friendly unit that provides high quality care for patients with a wide range of acute surgical illnesses or undergoing procedures.
You will be expected to take the professional nursing lead for the surgical inpatient and outpatient services within the department, working alongside a highly motivated nursing and medical team. You will part of the management team; working with the clinical lead and service manager in order to provide a quality and efficient service for all patients at Kingston Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is part of the Senior Management team in Cluster 6 and Surgery and Urology within the Division of Planned care. They will contribute to the strategic, clinical and operational management of the Division in collaboration with other members of the team to ensure that Trust and Divisional objectives are met. The post holder's role is to be responsible and accountable for quality of care and effective delivery of services and clinical management of the designated clinical areas.
It is envisaged that the post holder's time will mainly be spent in clinical and quality management capacity. It is expected that the post holder will work clinically on occasions to maintain clinical credibility and NMC registration.
The post holder will secure and assure the highest standards of clinical care by providing leadership to the professional and direct care staff within the group of wards for which they are accountable, ensure that administrative and support services are designed and delivered to achieve the highest standards of care within the group of wards for which they are accountable and provide a visible, accessible and authoritative presence in ward settings to whom patients and their families can turn for assistance, advice and support.
About us
Kingston Hospital - First Acute Trust in London to be rated Outstanding by CQC for Overall Quality and Leadership
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a district general hospital situated in a beautiful and remarkable part of the country - close to London yet surrounded by royal parks, historic buildings and the River Thames.We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital.
We employ 3,300+ staff who proudly and efficiently support over 350,000 people locally through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and we have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in 'patient-focused' care, day surgery and maternity services.
Health and Wellbeing & Staff Benefits
The Trust understands that benefits go beyond just financial rewards and offers a wide range of benefits that recognise staff contribution, provide opportunities for career development and offer initiatives to promote a healthy work-life balance.-Our Health Heroes Awards 2018 - Staff Retention and Wellbeing Employer of the Year.-HPMA Vivup Award for Well Being 2019.
Trust Values
Kingston Hospital NHS Trust has four key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are:
- Caring
- Safe - Responsible - Value Each Other - Inspiring
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Adult .
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma supplemented by specialist training or equivalent experience to master's level equivalent
- Evidence of ongoing personal development at senior management level ENB 998 or C&G 730 or equivalent
Desirable
- Working toward masters.
- Completion of an appropriate leadership management course
- Specialist training in: Relevant speciality
Experience
Essential
- Significant years of recent experience relevant to the area of responsibility with 2 years at Band 7 level.
- Able to demonstrate an in depth knowledge and experience in nursing quality and clinical audit/clinical governance
- A proven record of success in managing significant operational/ strategic change whilst also developing and maintaining the provision of a high quality service, within a clinical setting, with multidisciplinary teamsement experience to include the management of a large multi-disciplinary group of staff - part of which to have been in the NHS
- Experience of team working and building and maintaining effective working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment
- Fully developing staff potential through facilitating training, development and education initiatives
- Evidence of sound budgetary management experience
Desirable
- Experience in service redesign and project management
- Experience of specialist surgical nursing.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise and negotiate effectively at all levels
- Leadership skills
- Working effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Quality focussed with an innovative approach and ability to solve complex problems
- Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise duties
Desirable
- Experience and involvement in clinical audit and research
Knowledge
Essential
- A working knowledge of budgeting and cost containment within the NHS.
Desirable
- Knowledge of patient data base system i.e. CRS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Adult .
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma supplemented by specialist training or equivalent experience to master's level equivalent
- Evidence of ongoing personal development at senior management level ENB 998 or C&G 730 or equivalent
Desirable
- Working toward masters.
- Completion of an appropriate leadership management course
- Specialist training in: Relevant speciality
Experience
Essential
- Significant years of recent experience relevant to the area of responsibility with 2 years at Band 7 level.
- Able to demonstrate an in depth knowledge and experience in nursing quality and clinical audit/clinical governance
- A proven record of success in managing significant operational/ strategic change whilst also developing and maintaining the provision of a high quality service, within a clinical setting, with multidisciplinary teamsement experience to include the management of a large multi-disciplinary group of staff - part of which to have been in the NHS
- Experience of team working and building and maintaining effective working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment
- Fully developing staff potential through facilitating training, development and education initiatives
- Evidence of sound budgetary management experience
Desirable
- Experience in service redesign and project management
- Experience of specialist surgical nursing.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise and negotiate effectively at all levels
- Leadership skills
- Working effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Quality focussed with an innovative approach and ability to solve complex problems
- Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise duties
Desirable
- Experience and involvement in clinical audit and research
Knowledge
Essential
- A working knowledge of budgeting and cost containment within the NHS.
Desirable
- Knowledge of patient data base system i.e. CRS
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).
