Education and Development Matron
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Job summary
The Rotherham Hospital and Community Services (TRFT) have an exciting opportunity for a full time Education and Development Matron (Agenda for Change 8a) who is compassionate and highly skilled in Nursing/ Midwifery education and leadership.
We are looking for a Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife who is passionate about education and who has a knowledge of evidence-based practice and understands how this can inform our education and training plan to ensure that we can deliver high quality care across the organisation.
As an Education and Development Matron you will work with the Deputy Chief Nurse, Learning and Development Team and Heads of Nursing/ Midwifery developing and implementing a governance framework for education and development, in line with the new Trust People Strategy.
The role includes development and progression of national priorities with the Nursing and Midwifery workforce, including Recruitment Retention of Healthcare Support Workers, Student Nurse Placement expansion, the National Preceptorship Framework, the Pastoral Quality Mark for internationally educated nurses and expansion of the Professional Nurse Advocate (PNA) role across the Trust.
You will monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of education and development across TRFT, working in partnership with the Learning and Development team to ensure the delivery of the highest standards of both pre and post registration education and training.
Main duties of the job
Manage and Develop the Education and Development Team Lead and implement Trust education and Development strategies in partnership with Learning and Development. In conjunction with the Head or Nursing/Midwifery and Deputy Chief Nurse Lead clinical practice initiatives, staff education and professional development. Support multi professional and interprofessional learning. In conjunction with the Head of Nursing/Midwifery and Deputy Chief Nurse lead policy development, supporting change, innovation and new ways of working for the nursing workforce. Work in partnership with Matrons, Lead Nurses & Midwives, and Sister/Charge Nurses/AHP leads to identify relevant education and training needs through the appraisal framework. Work collaboratively with local Universities/Higher Education Institutions and other training providers to ensure the delivery of the highest standards of both pre and post registration education and training. Act as a clinical and professional resource for the multi-disciplinary team, patients and service users. Work clinically alongside registered and non-registered staff promoting and delivering education, practice and the implementation of policies ensuring a workforce 'fit for purpose' and practice.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values
AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.
CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.
TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.
Details
Date posted
06 March 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£50,952 to £57,349 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9165-24-03-022
Job locations
Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust
120 Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2TY
Employer details
Employer name
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust
120 Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2TY
Employer's website
https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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