Job summary
Cancer and Associated Specialties have an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior nurse to join us in the CAS Matron team.
The Cancer and Associated Specialties Division at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust comprises of multiple specialties including Oncology, Renal, Burns & Plastics, Sarcoma, Urology, Thoracic surgery, Breast Surgery, Palliative care, Infectious diseases, Pathology and Haematology.
Our CAS Matrons are pivotal in supporting our nursing teams and the wider specialty teams.
As a Matron, the successful candidatewill provide strong, visible leadership, strategic direction and nursing support to the Division , whilst also working with your specialty leadership team to ensure a safe patient journey and the best possible experience through your specialty.
If you are a motivated , inspiring Nurse leader , ready for the next step in your Nursing career then please contact us for more information or an informal visit , we would be delighted to hear from you.
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to the advert
Main duties of the job
The Matron will be accountable for the efficient and effective operational management of the nursing workforce, guaranteeing provision of high quality evidence based nursing practice which will be delivered within a hospital, community and outreach setting
The Matron will be a strong clinical leader, easily identifiable, highly visible and accessible to patients, carers and staff
The Matron will have a particular responsibility to support the developments of Clinical Governance and ServiceImprovement, to modernise patient services and ensure the active involvement of patients and carers in the way services are developed, delivered and evaluated
Leading by example the Matron will drive up standards of clinical care and have the authority to get the essential components of care right for patients - clean wards and departments, quality care, ensuring patients are treated with dignity and respect, resolving problems for patients and relatives and ensuring high standards are maintained throughout the Services.
About us
In the CAS Division we are strive to provide the best experience for our patients, their loved ones and our teams.
Adopting the Trust values of being caring and helpful; Safe and Vigilant for our patients and colleagues; Being Clinically Excellent and driving innovation to meet the needs of our patients; Using our Resources wisely whilst Providing Quality products, services and experiences for staff and patients
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide strong, visible, clinical leadership to energise, inspire and empower nurses and other clinical staff in pursuit of a shared vision to ensure the effective and safe delivery of services across the Division
Challenge, in a positive manner, current working practices within specialties and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
Maintain professional competence, authority and credibility by undertaking regular clinical sessions and being highly visible to staff, actively seeking feedback about the quality of services.
Work closely with the Specialty and Division Leadership Teams to redesign processes in collaboration with other members of the multi-professional team in order to deliver an improved patient and staff experience and modernisation of services.
Implement systems and processes that create and maintain a culture which actively promotes staffs contribution to the development and delivery of clinical governance and risk management objectives.
For full details of all duties, please refer to job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide strong, visible, clinical leadership to energise, inspire and empower nurses and other clinical staff in pursuit of a shared vision to ensure the effective and safe delivery of services across the Division
Challenge, in a positive manner, current working practices within specialties and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
Maintain professional competence, authority and credibility by undertaking regular clinical sessions and being highly visible to staff, actively seeking feedback about the quality of services.
Work closely with the Specialty and Division Leadership Teams to redesign processes in collaboration with other members of the multi-professional team in order to deliver an improved patient and staff experience and modernisation of services.
Implement systems and processes that create and maintain a culture which actively promotes staffs contribution to the development and delivery of clinical governance and risk management objectives.
For full details of all duties, please refer to job description
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- First degree in Nursing or relevant health related subject
Desirable
- Masters degree or equivalent post basic training
Experience
Essential
- Management/Leadership experience
- Knowledge of budgets/financial control
Desirable
- Project management experience
Communication/relationship skills
Essential
- Able to motivate and support others
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- First degree in Nursing or relevant health related subject
Desirable
- Masters degree or equivalent post basic training
Experience
Essential
- Management/Leadership experience
- Knowledge of budgets/financial control
Desirable
- Project management experience
Communication/relationship skills
Essential
- Able to motivate and support others
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).