Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a senior nurse to join the Matron team within Medicine at Luton and Dunstable Hospital.
The role is varied and exciting with every day offering an opportunity to develop and support staff to provide safe, effective patient care.
Staff well-being is a pivotal part of the role, with the post holder working with the team to ensure staff fell safe, cared for and listened to
Main duties of the job
The matron role is one of leadership and support, working closely with the senior nursing leadership team within medicine to offer joined up, quality care to all patients. There will be opportunities to deputise for the deputy head of nursing in their absence.
We have an excellent team within medicine at Luton and we are excited to welcome a new member who shares our passion for staff development and well-being, and provision of high quality, safe and effective patient care.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Band 7
- Staff/team management
- Ongoing professional development
- Experience of budget management
Desirable
- Masters Degree or working towards
- Management qualification
- Awareness of national nursing agenda
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to write clear and concise reports or papers
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Excellent leadership skills
- Demonstrable management skills
- Good time management skills
- IT literate
- Ability to interpret and act upon complex data
Desirable
- Counselling skills/qualification
- Facilitated conversations facilitator
- Experience in writing HR reports
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Band 7
- Staff/team management
- Ongoing professional development
- Experience of budget management
Desirable
- Masters Degree or working towards
- Management qualification
- Awareness of national nursing agenda
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to write clear and concise reports or papers
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Excellent leadership skills
- Demonstrable management skills
- Good time management skills
- IT literate
- Ability to interpret and act upon complex data
Desirable
- Counselling skills/qualification
- Facilitated conversations facilitator
- Experience in writing HR reports
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Luton and Dunstable
Luton
LU4 0DZ
