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Clinical Matron

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

The closing date is 14 January 2025

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Job summary

Peripheral Sites Care Group

Clinical Matron for Trauma Service

Band 8a

37.5hrs per week

6-month Secondment Opportunity / Fixed term contract

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, reliable individual to support the Peripheral Sites Care Group as Clinical Matron in Trauma based at RCH.

The successful individual will need to be a highly competent, visible, and an experienced leader, capable of functioning effectively and autonomously. They will use their expert knowledge and skills to develop safe, effective pathways of care, for all patients who access the Trauma service.

The successful individual will work closely with the Head of Nursing and General Manager to ensure the services run effectively, efficiently, and deliver best practice for all of our patients, with the clear vision to reduce health inequalities, improve outcomes, ensure safe care and provide on-going and sustainable support to all of our patients. This is a 6-month secondment opportunity or fixed term contract, full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week.

Interviews will take place week commencing 20th January 2025.

For further information/informal discussion please contact Shirley Harris, Care Group Head of Nursing on 07795 826059 or email at shirley.harris3@nhs.net or Paul Sylvester, Care Group General Manager on 07500 993667 or email at paulsylvester@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

This role will take the lead on quality, safety and patient experience across the specialty area: West Cornwall Hospital, St Michael's Hospital, Marie Therese House, Trauma & Orthopaedics. Contributing to the Quality Improvement Plan as well as contributing to the Care Group agenda and having a portfolio that reflects this as delegated by the Head of Nursing. The Clinical Matron will have responsibility for leading the RCHT Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals vision for the specialty, ensuring effective implementation of service objectives within the available resources.

Leadership will span four key areas: service leadership, people and personal leadership, quality leadership and collaborative leadership.

To be able to resolve clinical issues quickly and effectively, to minimize any negative impact on the quality of patient care and to monitor the safety within their areas of responsibility by reviewing and triangulating information derived from multiple metrics and advising the Care Group senior leadership team when issues are identified.

To develop the professional practice of the non-medical clinical workforce whilst working closely with the Learning and Development Department, enabling access to education and training programs to ensure that they are fit to practice and have access to CPD.

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with

visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Date posted

07 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

156-6914179

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Occupational Health clearance
  • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
  • Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Occupational Health clearance
  • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
  • Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification

evidenced in application information and qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Healthcare Professional either NMC or HCPC registration
  • Evidence of experience within operational management in an acute hospital setting in a senior Nurse/Midwife/AHP role
  • Organisational skills - able to deliver objectives within an agreed timeframe
  • Clinically credible role model. Able to demonstrate leadership skill and experience

qualification

Desirable

  • Management qualification
  • Leadership qualification
Person Specification

evidenced in application information and qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Healthcare Professional either NMC or HCPC registration
  • Evidence of experience within operational management in an acute hospital setting in a senior Nurse/Midwife/AHP role
  • Organisational skills - able to deliver objectives within an agreed timeframe
  • Clinically credible role model. Able to demonstrate leadership skill and experience

qualification

Desirable

  • Management qualification
  • Leadership qualification

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).

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Nursing

Shirley Harris

shirley.harris3@nhs.net

07795826059

Date posted

07 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

156-6914179

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske

Truro

TR1 3LJ


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