Matron Respiratory

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

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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 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

This job description is for 8a Matrons who are responsible for wards that have;

High acuity

Multi patient pathways

OR

Manages another ward where there is a band 7 (this will include winter flexi wards).

To oversee the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care focused on improving outcomes and experiences for patients, families and carers.

As a key member of a multi professional team, ensure appropriate referral and discussion with other members of the team to optimise patient care.

Ensure patients are assessed, have care plans that are implemented and evaluated in accordance with Trust's evidence based procedural documents.

To have local open and transparent communication channels that support the ward team to do the right thing for people we care for, to be bold when they have good ideas and to speak up when things go wrong.

Act as a clinical expert within sphere of work.

Have continuous responsibility for the ward area, providing visible professional leadership and line management for a team of nursing and support staff.

Ensure staffing is in line with Trust policy.

Manage budgets and resources efficiently and effectively.

Be responsible for the safety and cleanliness of the clinical environment.

Champion a culture of learning and quality improvement in the clinical area.

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. Please talk to us at interview.

Date posted

28 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£58,698 to £65,095 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-MIC-1325

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY


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/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (level 1)
  • Educated to postgraduate diploma/degree
  • Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
  • Management certificate or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of leading and developing a teams - budget management - quality assurance - change management - complaints handling - policy implementation - service development - undertaking audits
  • Minimum of two years' experience at senior nurse level within specialty

Desirable

  • Service Improvement experience
  • Root cause analysis

Skills

Essential

  • IT Skills
Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (level 1)
  • Educated to postgraduate diploma/degree
  • Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
  • Management certificate or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of leading and developing a teams - budget management - quality assurance - change management - complaints handling - policy implementation - service development - undertaking audits
  • Minimum of two years' experience at senior nurse level within specialty

Desirable

  • Service Improvement experience
  • Root cause analysis

Skills

Essential

  • IT Skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse

Nadia Tavernier-Gustave

nadia.tavernier-gustave@nhs.net

02033148349

Date posted

28 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£58,698 to £65,095 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-MIC-1325

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY


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