Matron-Paediatric

St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Responsible for the operational management and professional leadership of a defined group of clinical areas and their staff, with delegated responsibility to ensure that performance andbudgetary objectives are met (General Managers remain accountable for budgets) .To be a highly visible and proactive leader acting as a clinical resource and ensuring the sustained delivery of high standards of nursing care and service delivery To be responsible for exploring current practice, identifying areas for development, and planning the appropriate change using current evidence to evaluate outcomes.To be responsible for the quality of the patients environment and lead on facilitating changes which improve the patients experienceTo play a key operational role and maintain a proactive approach to managing patient flow through the service.

Main duties of the job

To maintain a high clinical profile through daily "walk rounds" of the clinical area and through regular quality ward/departmental rounds/ drop in sessions.Responsible for demonstrating continuous improvements in standards of clinical nursing care within areas of accountability.Continuously improving patient satisfaction and patient experience in relation to being treated with dignity and respect.To maintain personal clinical competence and acumen through regular, direct clinical involvement.To monitor the nursing establishments in conjunction with sisters/charge nurses, ensuring timely recruitment and appropriate selection of staff. To assist in identifying and implementing appropriate recruitment and retention initiatives.To be proactive in identifying areas for improvement and implement remedial action as necessary.To work in close association with the other divisional matrons ensuring joint working, excellent communication and that adequate provision is made for cross cover during periods of leave.Implementation of protected mealtimes, malnutrition screening assessments, and privacy and dignity initiatives.To ensure that there are strategies in place at ward/department level to ensure the protection of vulnerable adults and children.

About us

The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement of the Trust vision of:

A thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement.

We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflects these.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects that all staff will share in this commitment. The Trust is clear that all staff have a responsibility to be aware of children and adult safeguarding policies and procedures and that each member of staff, clinical and non-clinical, will attend child or adult safeguarding training that is provided at an appropriate level to suit their role. The Trust has the additional expectation that all staff will be able to identify concerns and know what action to take.

Date posted

18 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£58,698 to £65,095 a year per annum inc HCAS pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Job share

Reference number

200-5547491-MA-AA-Z

Job locations

St George's Hospitals

Blackshaw Road

Tooting, London

SW17 0QT


Job description

Job responsibilities

To carry out any other duties that may be required and are consistent with the responsibility and grade of this post.

To have responsibility for health, safety and welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirements of the health and safety regulations

To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the Data Protection Act

To promote equal opportunities for staff and clients in accordance with St Georges Healthcare policies

To comply with the Trusts non-smoking policy

To act at all times within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

To be aware of and comply with the polices of St Georges Healthcare NHS Trust.

To maintain continued and effective registration with the NMC.

Please see full job description for further information

Job description

Job responsibilities

To carry out any other duties that may be required and are consistent with the responsibility and grade of this post.

To have responsibility for health, safety and welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirements of the health and safety regulations

To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the Data Protection Act

To promote equal opportunities for staff and clients in accordance with St Georges Healthcare policies

To comply with the Trusts non-smoking policy

To act at all times within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

To be aware of and comply with the polices of St Georges Healthcare NHS Trust.

To maintain continued and effective registration with the NMC.

Please see full job description for further information

Person Specification

education

Essential

  • Nursing Degree

Desirable

  • Masters level

professional qualification

Essential

  • RSCN or RN cHILD

Desirable

  • ...

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Highly developed specialist knowledge of (underpinned by theory) - NHS & social care agenda - Professional/patient care agenda Knowledge and application of management and leadership themes
  • Knowledge and application of change management themes Experience of prioritising and managing multiple projects to deadline Knowledge and application of HR procedures
  • Understanding of governance and assurance systems and application to practice. Experience of senior nurse level

Skills

Essential

  • improvement plans. I&A Skills (Clinical) Models excellent clinical skills and has the ability to implement these in practice
  • Demonstrates up to date, evidenced based knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
  • Able to develop short, medium and long term strategies for the development of the wards.
Person Specification

education

Essential

  • Nursing Degree

Desirable

  • Masters level

professional qualification

Essential

  • RSCN or RN cHILD

Desirable

  • ...

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Highly developed specialist knowledge of (underpinned by theory) - NHS & social care agenda - Professional/patient care agenda Knowledge and application of management and leadership themes
  • Knowledge and application of change management themes Experience of prioritising and managing multiple projects to deadline Knowledge and application of HR procedures
  • Understanding of governance and assurance systems and application to practice. Experience of senior nurse level

Skills

Essential

  • improvement plans. I&A Skills (Clinical) Models excellent clinical skills and has the ability to implement these in practice
  • Demonstrates up to date, evidenced based knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
  • Able to develop short, medium and long term strategies for the development of the wards.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's Hospitals

Blackshaw Road

Tooting, London

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's Hospitals

Blackshaw Road

Tooting, London

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Paediatric Head of Nursing

Anna Castellano

Anna.Castellano00@stgeorges.nhs.uk

02087252216

Date posted

18 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£58,698 to £65,095 a year per annum inc HCAS pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Job share

Reference number

200-5547491-MA-AA-Z

Job locations

St George's Hospitals

Blackshaw Road

Tooting, London

SW17 0QT


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