Matron

Job responsibilities

Clinical

Act as a resource/advisor to all staff in the delivery of nursing care, ensuring that specialised needs of patients are met

Develop methods for identifying, maintaining and improving the quality of patient care through facilitation of best practice and clinical benchmarking

Maintain patient records in accordance with NMC, Trust and Divisional standards

Ensure effective communication with staff, patients and their family/carers

Liaise with nursing, medical and other colleagues to ensure that all aspects of

the patients care is covered

Ensure effective communication with families, community nursing staff, other hospitals and local agencies to facilitate the smooth transfer and after-care of patients/clients

Ensure and oversee that due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients/clients

Ensure that nursing care is based on sound, current research, encouraging and initiating nursing audit and research, assisting with the implementation of findings where appropriate

Ensure adherence to Trust and local policies, local guidelines and current legislation

Managerial/Leadership

Take the lead for nursing in the Surgery Division working directly to the Divisional Director of Nursing for Surgery.

Support patient and family engagement within the Trust, identifying and supporting change within LHCH

Develop services in conjunction with the Divisional Director of Nursing and the senior nursing team , initiating and implementing any service improvements

Participate in recruitment and selection of staff

To attend operational and professional meetings on a regular basis as required

Provide leadership when addressing improvements in care across the complete patient pathway, influencing patient centred individualised and holistic care

Organisational

Act as an effective role model, imparting specialist knowledge to all nursing staff and other members of the multi-disciplinary team

Oversee compliance with those KPIs pertinent to this role

Assist staff in developing clinical/professional competence by providing learning opportunities

Ensure own compliance with regard to mandatory training and revalidation requirements and oversee that of the wards

Attend any relevant study days/ courses specific to role development

Continue to develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to development of others, maintaining accurate records of training and development

Participate in the delivery of clinical training programmes for Trust Induction, HCA Care Pathways. Safeguarding, Patient and Family Centred Care etc.

Act as a mentor of nurses in training and newly qualified nurses

Quality

To deliver the Clinical Quality priorities

Working with others to improve standards for patient nutrition

Develop practices with the ward managers that encourage relatives or friends to be with patients at meal times

Support discharge planning and reduction in delayed discharges and those patients who have specific care needs

Act as a resource for patients and their families, regarding matters around their care. Be visible and accessible for them

Participate in safeguarding activities and provide support as determined by the Safeguarding Lead Nurse

Qualifications

Essential

• Current level one NMC registration
• Educated to Degree level.
• Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience- ENB 998/Mentorship/ Teaching certificate.
• Evidence of further professional relevant professional/managerial qualifications studies

Desirable

• Evidence of Nurse Service development and Improvements
• Continuing professional development/reflective profile

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience includes managerial/leadership
• Evidence of change management within clinical practice
• Ability to lead change and new ways for clinical teams to work
• Proficient in IT skills (e-mail, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, EPR).
• Evidence of Service Improvement

Desirable

• Audit or research within clinical areas

Planning/organisation and analytical skills

Essential

• Ability to prioritise and analyse complex information to assist with clinical change management projects
• Ability to generate reports and present
• Ability support colleagues and patients when required

Communication Skills/ Abilities

Essential

• Evidence of excellent clinical skills in nursing
• Possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to use initiative, solve problems and prioritise work
• Evidence of Teaching & presentation skills
• Experienced in the delivery of formal and informal education programmes.
• Evidence of actively managing and promoting planned change ensuring completion of full audit cycle.
• Experience of clinical audit, including data collection and analysis
• Demonstrate effective leadership and the ability to inspire and motivate others
• Evidence of developing standards, guidelines, policies and protocols.
• Demonstrate the ability to constructively challenge current practice and seize opportunities to develop, implement and evaluate innovative practice
• Awareness of human factors and its impact in healthcare when reviewing patient safety
• Demonstrate outstanding negotiating and persuasion, advocacy and change management skills.
• Knowledge of current professional issues
• Understanding of NHS changes as they relate to clinical practice
• Understanding of current educational practices relating to basic and continuing education.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Excellent, compassionate & safe
• Promotes honesty & integrity
• Demonstrates confidence & motivation
• Positive & enthusiastic
• Empathetic & supportive towards colleagues
• Maintains a professional approach

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).