Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with experience in an acute hospital setting to join the Ophthalmology care group as a Matron.
As Ophthalmology matron, you will be based in the dedicated Eye Unit at Southampton General Hospital and will have a unique opportunity to lead across inpatient, outpatient and emergency patient pathways, overseeing Eye Theatres, Eye Short Stay Unit, Eye Casualty and Eye Outpatients.
We are a tertiary referral, specially commissioned centre, with strong links with Hampshire and Isle of Wight (HIOW) ICS with services at both Southampton General Hospital and Lymington New Forest Hospital. Our Eye unit provides the largest single specialty outpatient service and highest volume of surgery in the trust.
This is a full-time permanent post with the option of a fixed term role for the successful candidate.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work closely with our care group management team to ensure the safe, effective and positive experience of care for our patients throughout their treatment in the eye unit. The main duties of this role are Monday Friday with some weekend and evening working to cover the divisional staffing hub role as per an agreed rota.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to motivate others, identify innovative ways of working and enact positive change.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work closely with our care group management team to ensure the safe, effective and positive experience of care for our patients throughout their treatment in the eye unit. The main duties of this role are Monday Friday with some weekend and evening working to cover the divisional staffing hub role as per an agreed rota.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to motivate others, identify innovative ways of working and enact positive change.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- 1st Level Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC Register / HCPC Registration
- First degree or equivalent
- Masters or equivalent experience
- Specialist qualification
- Leadership training
- Extensive knowledge of National and Local NHS and N&M agenda
- Extensive experience in the acute healthcare setting in clinical leadership/clinical management position
- Evidence of advanced leadership qualities
- Formal and informal teaching experience
- Staff and resource management experience
Desirable
- Understanding of specialist area
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Budget management
- Change management
- Communication
- Delegation
- Emotional intelligence
- General IT skills
- Incident resolution
- Influencing
- Interpersonal skills
- Motivational
- Organisational skills
- Policy development
- Resource management
- Team development
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- 1st Level Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC Register / HCPC Registration
- First degree or equivalent
- Masters or equivalent experience
- Specialist qualification
- Leadership training
- Extensive knowledge of National and Local NHS and N&M agenda
- Extensive experience in the acute healthcare setting in clinical leadership/clinical management position
- Evidence of advanced leadership qualities
- Formal and informal teaching experience
- Staff and resource management experience
Desirable
- Understanding of specialist area
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Budget management
- Change management
- Communication
- Delegation
- Emotional intelligence
- General IT skills
- Incident resolution
- Influencing
- Interpersonal skills
- Motivational
- Organisational skills
- Policy development
- Resource management
- Team development
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).
