Job summary
Manvers ward and Manvers ARU is 35 bedded acute respiratory ward providing care for patients requiring level 1a and including 8 level 2 beds for critically unwell patients requiring noninvasive ventilation. The unit is the biggest bed based within the footprint of medicine and made up of an establishment 67 WTE. The matron plays an important and crucial role in providing clinical and managerial leadership to ensure high quality of care to patients.
This is a seconded Band 8a post on a 6 months fixed term contract. This role is required to support the demands of the acute respiratory pathway services at St Mary's Site. Appropriate level of leadership is required to provide and ensure the continuous provision of high quality, safe, responsive and effective care through practice and policy development; improvements to the patient experience and MDT working. This role is key to fostering and developing strong collaborative working relations both internally and externally and which plays a vital role in maintaining flow and capacity on the site.
As a highly visible role, the post provides a high level of support to the ward manager, staff and clinical team working in Manvers and Manvers Acute Respiratory Unit in terms of people and organizational development i.e. recruitment strategy, performance management, staff development and so on.
Main duties of the job
To oversee the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care focused on improving outcomes and experiences for patients, families and carers.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert
Person Specification
Education and Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (level 1)
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Desirable
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
- Ability to lead a large team
- Team building skills
- IT Skills
- Maintain accurate records
Skills/Abilities Experience
Essential
- Experience of undertaking audits
- Experience of service development
- Experience of quality assurance
- Experience of budget management
Desirable
Person Specification
Education and Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (level 1)
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Desirable
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
- Ability to lead a large team
- Team building skills
- IT Skills
- Maintain accurate records
Skills/Abilities Experience
Essential
- Experience of undertaking audits
- Experience of service development
- Experience of quality assurance
- Experience of budget management
Desirable
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).
