Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior experienced, high performing registered professional to join the team as a Matron in the Division of Urgent and Emergency Care working within MAU, SSU and ACU.
We are looking for a dynamic motivated individual with a passion for quality improvement and the desire to make a difference to patients in our care.
As a matron working in the division, you will demonstrate compassionate leadership and take responsibility for ensuring that your areas are driven to improve standards across the organisation .
Main duties of the job
During regular visits to the clinical area, assess and monitor the environment in which the patients receive their care using their authority to support ward managers to resolve issues of concern.
Support the clinical teams to ensure the environment is well maintained, clean and tidy, ensuring regular decluttering activities are undertaken. Ensure they are aware of how to escalate concerns around cleanliness and to activate additional cleaning requirements where indicated.
Work in close liaison with colleagues from the Facilities and Estates departments and from Mitie, Medirest and Multiplex to help monitor and resolve issues in relation to the patient environment, escalating concerns appropriately. Attend meetings as required.
Ensure environmental audits are completed and that action plans are compiled and implemented appropriately, including the annual PLACE self-assessment process.
Support the ward managers and Service Leads in developing reports, as required, to the Clinical Directorate Management Teams and the Care Quality Directorate.
About us
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.
Benefits to you:
o 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);o NHS Pension Scheme:o Flexible working opportunities;o Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;o Career development and training;o Wellbeing support and activities;o In-house physiotherapy Service;o On-site canteens with subsidised meals;o Subsidised staff parking (currently free).o Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further information and details about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further information and details about the role.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered practitioner
- Evidence of further study at post registration level
- Evidence of successful management development
- Education to Masters level or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a senior practitioner
- Experience of managing clinical teams and clinical risk
- Experience of managing a budget
- Awareness of role of audit and research
- Awareness of current developments in healthcare and professional nursing
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates the multi-disciplinary/multi agency approach to patient care. Evidence of developed change management skills
- Demonstrates effective leadership skills
- Evidence of being patients advocate
- Knowledge of related information and targets
- Evidence of working within the clinical governance framework
Skills
Essential
- Professional & confident communication skills both verbal/written
- Organisational skills that demonstrate prioritisation, time management & attention to detail
- Ability to analyse complex problems and successfully implement workable solution
- Skilled communication with patients
- Ability to liaise with wide range of professionals
- IT skills i.e. Microsoft word and excel at basic level usage
- Able to demonstrate effective team working
Other
Essential
- Professional at all times
- Adaptable, motivated & enthusiastic
- Confident approach & the ability to inspire confidence
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered practitioner
- Evidence of further study at post registration level
- Evidence of successful management development
- Education to Masters level or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a senior practitioner
- Experience of managing clinical teams and clinical risk
- Experience of managing a budget
- Awareness of role of audit and research
- Awareness of current developments in healthcare and professional nursing
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates the multi-disciplinary/multi agency approach to patient care. Evidence of developed change management skills
- Demonstrates effective leadership skills
- Evidence of being patients advocate
- Knowledge of related information and targets
- Evidence of working within the clinical governance framework
Skills
Essential
- Professional & confident communication skills both verbal/written
- Organisational skills that demonstrate prioritisation, time management & attention to detail
- Ability to analyse complex problems and successfully implement workable solution
- Skilled communication with patients
- Ability to liaise with wide range of professionals
- IT skills i.e. Microsoft word and excel at basic level usage
- Able to demonstrate effective team working
Other
Essential
- Professional at all times
- Adaptable, motivated & enthusiastic
- Confident approach & the ability to inspire confidence
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).
