Job summary
Previous Applicants need not apply.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented, ambitious and dynamic senior nurse to join the Critical Care Team at the Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as their Modern Matron.
The Intensive Care Unit consists of a 12 bedded ITU / HDU Intensive Care and High Dependency Unit where we pride ourselves on being at the cutting edge of innovation and service development. The Intensive Care Unit also operates a 24/7 Critical care Outreach Service supporting patients throughout the hospital as well as supporting teaching and training.
As an Intensive Care Unit we specialise in providing a high standard of medical and post-operative care for patients undergoing a variety of procedures. The majority of our admissions are medical covering Level 2 and Level 3 types of care for organ / system support such as respiratory, renal and cardiovascular support.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will have a critical care background, evidence of wider experience at a senior nurse level, and experience of managing complex workloads and areas.
The Post holder will be responsible for effective clinical and operational management within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Critical Care outreach and will support the Divisional Director of Nursing to drive the strategic direction of the service, ensuring business plans, budgets, workforce and staff development are in place to deliver quality of service for the division and the Trust.
The Post holder will working collaboratively with exceptional and established clinical leaders to support the delivery of safe and effective patient care. You will be an expert practitioner who will advise, work alongside and supervise clinical staff within our ICU team to support and develop individuals in their day to day practice with a focus on the critical care needs of patients and staff.
About us
In this post you will be a visible, credible, senior nursing presence accessible to staff, patients and their families for advice, assistance and support. As successful candidate you will be accountable for maintaining patient safety and quality with the delivery of optimum patient experience in the areas of responsibility. The Matron is responsible for managing the provision of the nursing service, through clinical, managerial and professional leadership of the nursing teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Matron will be a significantly autonomous professional clinical manager, responsible to the Trust for clinical services within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The post holder will have joint strategic responsibility with the Divisional Director of Nursing, Divisional Director and Associate Medical Director to ensure business plans, budgets, workforce and staff development are in place to deliver quality of service for the division and the Trust. The Matron will be an expert practitioner who will advise, work alongside and supervise clinical staff within the ICU in order to support and develop individuals in their day to day practice with a focus on the critical care needs of patients and staff.
About you
In this essential role, your portfolio will include strong clinical knowledge, previous managerial experience and demonstrable experience in influential leadership and change management within a surgical setting. You will have a proven record in improving safety and working within a complex environment with skills in communication and problem solving.
You will demonstrate and articulate our Trust STAR values of Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect in all aspects of your work and demonstrate the leadership behaviours (Patient First, Ownership, Make it Great, Top Talent, Inspire, Get involved, Be Smart, Deliver and Collaborate) . Our values and leadership behaviours are at the heart of everything we do and you can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.
Please see full job description - attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Matron will be a significantly autonomous professional clinical manager, responsible to the Trust for clinical services within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The post holder will have joint strategic responsibility with the Divisional Director of Nursing, Divisional Director and Associate Medical Director to ensure business plans, budgets, workforce and staff development are in place to deliver quality of service for the division and the Trust. The Matron will be an expert practitioner who will advise, work alongside and supervise clinical staff within the ICU in order to support and develop individuals in their day to day practice with a focus on the critical care needs of patients and staff.
About you
In this essential role, your portfolio will include strong clinical knowledge, previous managerial experience and demonstrable experience in influential leadership and change management within a surgical setting. You will have a proven record in improving safety and working within a complex environment with skills in communication and problem solving.
You will demonstrate and articulate our Trust STAR values of Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect in all aspects of your work and demonstrate the leadership behaviours (Patient First, Ownership, Make it Great, Top Talent, Inspire, Get involved, Be Smart, Deliver and Collaborate) . Our values and leadership behaviours are at the heart of everything we do and you can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.
Please see full job description - attached
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Intensive Care Course or equivalent Teaching qualification or equivalent
- Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Advanced Life Support, Paediatric Life Support.
- Evidence of CPD
- Active NMC Registration
Desirable
- Degree at Masters or equivalent level or working towards
- Management or Leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Substantial operational experience and experience of working within a critical care environment
- Demonstrates a sound knowledge of current developments in the NHS including monitoring, reporting, safety and quality
- Proven leadership ability, proactive, ability to manage change, organised, self-motivated, able to motivate others, with an innovative, solutions focused approach
- Experience of interdisciplinary an cross agency working
Desirable
- Experience of change management and in writing protocols, guidelines, policies, assessing clinical competencies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Intensive Care Course or equivalent Teaching qualification or equivalent
- Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Advanced Life Support, Paediatric Life Support.
- Evidence of CPD
- Active NMC Registration
Desirable
- Degree at Masters or equivalent level or working towards
- Management or Leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Substantial operational experience and experience of working within a critical care environment
- Demonstrates a sound knowledge of current developments in the NHS including monitoring, reporting, safety and quality
- Proven leadership ability, proactive, ability to manage change, organised, self-motivated, able to motivate others, with an innovative, solutions focused approach
- Experience of interdisciplinary an cross agency working
Desirable
- Experience of change management and in writing protocols, guidelines, policies, assessing clinical competencies
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).
