Job summary
We are looking for a Matron to permanently join our innovative and supportive community nursing leadership team. You will need to be experienced in District Nursing and leadership, with a passion for quality and integrated care in the community setting.
You will be part of the integrated community services senior leadership and management group, working collaboratively with Allied Health Professional Clinical Leads and Operational Managers, as well as working closely with community nursing specialist team leads.
Main duties of the job
The role centres on providing clinical leadership for District Nursing in the North locality; setting, maintaining and improving quality of care standards in District Nursing; leading on clinical governance for community nursing services; the education and development of community nurses.
You will also be key in leading wider system Integrated Neighbourhood Team development in the North locality.
You will lead and line manage a countywide specialist community nursing service in addition.
You will hold a portfolio of projects that you will be responsible for leading on behalf of the team, working with various stakeholders within and outside the Trust as required.
This is a very diverse and interesting role, suited to applicants with a high level of commitment and enthusiasm and strategic level thinking. If this sounds like you, please get in touch with us for more information or an informal chat about the role.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification or get in touch with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification or get in touch with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional nursing qualification.
- Educated to degree level.
- Post graduate management/leadership qualification or equivalent experience
- Mentor or coaching qualification or equivalent.
Desirable
- Formal Leadership Qualification
- Master's degree.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to communicate at different levels and relay information to people with different levels of ability to understand.
- To have a good understanding of equity and diversity and have non-judgemental approach to patients, staff and partners
- Assessment of training and development needs and training of staff.
- IT skills, in work processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and internet use.
Desirable
- Research implementation skills.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience and skills in community nursing
- Demonstrable ability and experience of managing clinical and non-clinical staff.
- Ability to demonstrate personal and professional leadership skills.
- Evidence of continual professional development.
- Extensive knowledge of clinical governance and Care Quality Commission (CQC) essential standards of care.
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit and implementing the audit cycle.
Desirable
- Experience of implementation of clinical governance frameworks.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional nursing qualification.
- Educated to degree level.
- Post graduate management/leadership qualification or equivalent experience
- Mentor or coaching qualification or equivalent.
Desirable
- Formal Leadership Qualification
- Master's degree.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to communicate at different levels and relay information to people with different levels of ability to understand.
- To have a good understanding of equity and diversity and have non-judgemental approach to patients, staff and partners
- Assessment of training and development needs and training of staff.
- IT skills, in work processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and internet use.
Desirable
- Research implementation skills.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience and skills in community nursing
- Demonstrable ability and experience of managing clinical and non-clinical staff.
- Ability to demonstrate personal and professional leadership skills.
- Evidence of continual professional development.
- Extensive knowledge of clinical governance and Care Quality Commission (CQC) essential standards of care.
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit and implementing the audit cycle.
Desirable
- Experience of implementation of clinical governance frameworks.
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).
