Job summary
Matron Emergency Care Leicester Royal infirmary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational, passionate, dynamic and innovative senior nurse to join our team.
The Matron will ensure that patient's, relatives and carer's in emergency areas receive outstanding health care.
Applicants will have substantial nursing leadership experience at a senior level, with excellent interpersonal skills and strong collaborative approaches.
You will be an accessible clinical expert in emergency care who will take responsibility for the delivery and maintenance of high quality care. In conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, you will be instrumental in leading projects and driving forward new ways of working.
You will be responsible for ensuring a robust governance and risk monitoring structure and key in driving effective learning and continuous development across the service.
This role will require excellent leadership skills and the drive and motivation to support an ever changing emergency service.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop senior operational management experience across a wide portfolio in a high profile and rewarding role, working alongside a strong cohesive senior nursing team.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact:-
Kerry Morgan Deputy Head of Nursing Emergency Care 07947987973
Julie Burdett Deputy Head of Nursing Emergency Care 07950881633
Main duties of the job
Set and maintain the highest standard of clinical care by providing leadership to staff within the CMG and the wider care group.
Ensure that standards are monitored and maintained and where necessary appropriate corrective action is taken.
In conjunction with the Service/General Manager, ensure that administration and support services are designed and delivered to achieve the highest standards of care.
Provide a visible, accessible and authoritative presence in the ward and departments to whom patients and their families can turn for assistance advice and support.
Maintain clinical competence by undertaking rostered clinical duties on a regular basis.
Take nursing responsibility for leading, developing, implementing and evaluating innovative and efficient models of care management with regards to the CMG within the organisation and beyond, in conjunction with the Head of Nursing/Midwifery, clinical lead and Head of Operations
Implement innovative practice and service delivery solutions to ensure that service delivery is convenient and accessible, in line with the national agenda.
Set and monitor standards to evaluate service improvements.
Ensure that up-to-date standard operating procedures are in place.
Participate in the CMG out-of-hours Duty Matron rota
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake clinical work to maintain professional competence, authority and credibility and keep up-to-date with new developments in nursing.
- Exercise judgement in assessing wide-ranging and complex patient problems. Agree solutions, ensure and promote options to enable the delivery of optimum patient care.
- Work collaboratively with the CMG management team supporting staff to establish multi-disciplinary working arrangements within the CMG.
- Act sensitively, confidentially and with empathy in demonstrating an understanding of wide-ranging physical and emotional needs. Take the lead in managing contentious, sensitive and delicate issues with patients, their relatives and staff.
- Investigate and assist with the response, and take appropriate actions, following formal complaints, participating in initiatives to promote patient involvement and PILS and to monitor their impact.
- Be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of Trust and Professional Nursing policies and procedures and adopt and advise on these accordingly.
- Ensure accurate, contemporaneous and timely care records, both written and electronic are maintained in clinical areas.
- In liaison with the Infection Control team, implement guidelines for the prevention and control of hospital acquired infection and monitor compliance and outcomes. In liaison with the Estates and Facilities directorate, set and monitor standards for cleanliness of the environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake clinical work to maintain professional competence, authority and credibility and keep up-to-date with new developments in nursing.
- Exercise judgement in assessing wide-ranging and complex patient problems. Agree solutions, ensure and promote options to enable the delivery of optimum patient care.
- Work collaboratively with the CMG management team supporting staff to establish multi-disciplinary working arrangements within the CMG.
- Act sensitively, confidentially and with empathy in demonstrating an understanding of wide-ranging physical and emotional needs. Take the lead in managing contentious, sensitive and delicate issues with patients, their relatives and staff.
- Investigate and assist with the response, and take appropriate actions, following formal complaints, participating in initiatives to promote patient involvement and PILS and to monitor their impact.
- Be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of Trust and Professional Nursing policies and procedures and adopt and advise on these accordingly.
- Ensure accurate, contemporaneous and timely care records, both written and electronic are maintained in clinical areas.
- In liaison with the Infection Control team, implement guidelines for the prevention and control of hospital acquired infection and monitor compliance and outcomes. In liaison with the Estates and Facilities directorate, set and monitor standards for cleanliness of the environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of post-registration professional knowledge acquired through Diploma / Degree or above supplemented by specialist training or equivalent experience to master's degree level equivalent
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to analyse complex problems and to develop and successfully implement practical and workable solutions to address them.
- Proven leadership and influencing skills
- Evidence of ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams in change and decisions
Desirable
- Evidence of benchmarking and clinical accreditation initiatives
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
Ability
Essential
- High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of post-registration professional knowledge acquired through Diploma / Degree or above supplemented by specialist training or equivalent experience to master's degree level equivalent
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to analyse complex problems and to develop and successfully implement practical and workable solutions to address them.
- Proven leadership and influencing skills
- Evidence of ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams in change and decisions
Desirable
- Evidence of benchmarking and clinical accreditation initiatives
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
Ability
Essential
- High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement
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).
