Job summary
The Matron role works as part of a team with the Heads of Nursing and Operational Managers to provide clinical and operational leadership to the respective clinical area. A key element of the role will be setting the tone and modelling collective and compassionate leadership behaviours that build positive staff engagement and an inclusive culture to ensure that our patients experience the best and safest care with us.
We are looking for nurse leaders who can support teams across the area of responsibility to build their clinical capability and confidence. We are really interested not just in your clinical excellence but also in your ability to be a visible, optimistic, and compassionate leader who will develop staff by understanding their needs and aspirations. We would like you to bring your fresh perspective and ideas, actively contribute, and add your voice to further improve collaborative working across the clinical areas.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will ensure quality care is delivered in accordance with the highest standards and will be responsible for overseeing the planning and management of resources. They will ensure high standards of care are implemented and a culture of accountability and professionalism is observed.
The post holder plays a crucial role in infection control by working in partnership with all staff and the infection control team to promote health and well-being and reduce risks to patients. In addition, the post holder will be responsible for assessing the risks to the health and safety of staff, patients, and visitors and to the achievement of the Trust's objectives. The post holder must ensure that identified risks are reported so that significant clinical and non-clinical risks are included in the Trust Risk Register.
The role involves working and collaborating with the Head and Deputy Head of Nursing and other key stakeholders in shaping policies and strategies for the future of nursing within the directorate. The post holder will be involved in creating a clear vision for nursing in the Theatre department and contributing to the overall vision for nursing within the hospital and beyond. In addition, the post holder will play an active role in supporting the Trust-wide nursing strategy.
We want to hear from you if you want to be part of a team that drives change and embraces innovation
About us
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.
Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.
The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.
For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour
Job description
Job responsibilities
On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with NMC / HPC
- Master's degree in nursing or working towards a master's degree or willingness to undertake, or equivalent.
- Leadership and management training/ qualification
Desirable
- Teaching or mentorship qualification
- Budget training
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record (through feedback from peers, colleagues, and patients) that you can lead staff compassionately and collectively, empowering them to develop and lead within their areas of responsibility and ensuring that their health and well-being are a priority.
- Experience in managing change.
- Experience in staff development- mentorship, coaching, and supervision
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams to improve patient care and experience and to build strong staff engagement.
- Proven experience in undertaking audits, Serious Untoward incidents, and change management skills.
- Experience in writing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures in own area of practice.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Experience at Band 7 or above
- Give honest and professional feedback to colleagues.
- Ability to prioritise own work.
- IT skills -- good working knowledge of MS Office applications.
- Able to facilitate and support learning.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
- Ability to deal with many conflicting priorities.
- Flexibility: Ability to cope with new and changing demands and emotionally demanding situations e.g. dealing with distressed patients and sometimes challenging visitors and staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with NMC / HPC
- Master's degree in nursing or working towards a master's degree or willingness to undertake, or equivalent.
- Leadership and management training/ qualification
Desirable
- Teaching or mentorship qualification
- Budget training
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record (through feedback from peers, colleagues, and patients) that you can lead staff compassionately and collectively, empowering them to develop and lead within their areas of responsibility and ensuring that their health and well-being are a priority.
- Experience in managing change.
- Experience in staff development- mentorship, coaching, and supervision
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams to improve patient care and experience and to build strong staff engagement.
- Proven experience in undertaking audits, Serious Untoward incidents, and change management skills.
- Experience in writing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures in own area of practice.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Experience at Band 7 or above
- Give honest and professional feedback to colleagues.
- Ability to prioritise own work.
- IT skills -- good working knowledge of MS Office applications.
- Able to facilitate and support learning.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
- Ability to deal with many conflicting priorities.
- Flexibility: Ability to cope with new and changing demands and emotionally demanding situations e.g. dealing with distressed patients and sometimes challenging visitors and staff
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).
