Job summary
Matron Band 8a for Specialty Medicine
Full time 37.5 hours
Permanent
We are
looking to recruit a dynamic, innovative leader as Matron to work in Specialty
Medicine at Worcester Hospital. Specialty Medicine are actively seeking an
experienced enthusiastic nurse to work and be part of the senior nursing team
within the our Division. The role presents a new and exciting opportunity for a suitably
qualified, dynamic and motivated individual to lead and develop the nursing
teams and to improve the care pathways for our medical patients and work closely with the
Divisional Director of Nursing, and other matrons.
This is
an opportunity to work collaboratively with the established multi-disciplinary
team to provide efficient and excellent care to our patients. You will also
work alongside the wider Division management team and be involved in decision
making and promoting nursing in the Division. You will have excellent leadership skills
and the knowledge required to help the Division deliver its Quality Improvement
agenda. You will represent the
Division at meetings, capacity meetings and at times represent the Divisional
Director of Nursing in strategic meetings. Specialty Medicine provides care for
cardiology, respiratory, general medicine, frailty, infectious diseases,
stroke, gastroenterology and renal patients
In return,
you will be supported by a management structure that will value your talent and
expertise, and encourage your personal / professional growth and development.
Main duties of the job
Good management, diplomacy, sensitivity, organisational skills, excellent communication skills and team working will all be essential qualities for this role. You will need to have a flexible approach to facilitate new ways of working whilst supporting the delivery of a high quality service. You must be able to work well under pressureand have a desire to learn and nurture an expanding Medicine nursing team.
Our 4WARD values are important in our everyday work and you will be supported in ensuring that these are embedded within the trust and for you personally.
Informal visits are encouraged and welcomed.
For further information please Contact:-
Juliet Hawkesford-Barnes - Deputy Divisional Director of Nursing -Specialty Medicine
External: 01905 763333 Ext: 30864
Email: juliet.hawkesford-barnes@nhs.net
As part of the Trust's aim
to improve diversity across the Trust, positive action is being taken and all
applications for this post from BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ candidates can request
to be considered under an expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme if they meet the
minimum criteria as specified in the person specification for this role. Here
you can declare if you wish to be considered under this expanded Guaranteed
Interview Scheme and this response would be visible to the Shortlisting Panel.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Evidence of good clinical managerial experience.
Registered Nurse (Level 1) / ODP.
Degree level education.
The management arrangements place emphasis upon personal accountability with delegated authority for the achievement of agreed targets and objectives. The overriding aim is to maximise standards of patient care and improve the patient experience within resources available.
The Matron will provide nursing/midwifery leadership to all clinical staff and to actively promote and implement the Trusts strategy for nurses and nursing, focusing on the key objectives and ensuring all clinical staff are committed to its principles.
The Matron will be innovative and provide effective support to facilitate staff and team development and ensure effective communication systems operate within the directorates / countywide services.
The post holder will support their Directorates in the delivery of key performance targets and lead and contribute to service and business development, resource management and nursing/midwifery development with support from the Heads of Nursing.
The Matron will use performance management processes to hold Department managers to account for the standards of practice and resource management in their areas of responsibility.
The post holder will be responsible for all the Band 7s and specified CNSs within their sphere of responsibility and will report to the Directorate Manager. They will have direct access to and be accountable to the Director of Nursing for professional practice and care standards. Through the Chief Nursing Officer, they will have contact with the Board Members, which will ensure that services are responsive to the needs of the patient.
The leadership provided by the post holder is crucial to efficient, effective and caring services. They will also influence the non-clinical contributions that are necessary to deliver a high-quality care service including the standards of food, cleanliness of the environment and other services that impact on patient care and welfare.
Strategically responsible for: -
- All staff within areas of responsibility
- Budget
- Lead roles relevant to post.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification
Improving
Diversity and Inclusive Recruitment:
As
part of the Trust's aim to improve diversity across the Trust, positive action
is being taken and all applications for this post from BAME, Disabled and LGBT+
candidates can request to be considered under an expanded Guaranteed Interview
Scheme if they meet the minimum criteria as specified in the person
specification for this role.
Applicants
will be prompted in the application form to declare if they wish to be
considered under this expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme, and their response
would be visible to the Shortlisting Panel.
If
you have any queries about expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please contact
Rob Saunders (HR Manager - Recruitment) in confidence via email
robert.saunders1@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Evidence of good clinical managerial experience.
Registered Nurse (Level 1) / ODP.
Degree level education.
The management arrangements place emphasis upon personal accountability with delegated authority for the achievement of agreed targets and objectives. The overriding aim is to maximise standards of patient care and improve the patient experience within resources available.
The Matron will provide nursing/midwifery leadership to all clinical staff and to actively promote and implement the Trusts strategy for nurses and nursing, focusing on the key objectives and ensuring all clinical staff are committed to its principles.
The Matron will be innovative and provide effective support to facilitate staff and team development and ensure effective communication systems operate within the directorates / countywide services.
The post holder will support their Directorates in the delivery of key performance targets and lead and contribute to service and business development, resource management and nursing/midwifery development with support from the Heads of Nursing.
The Matron will use performance management processes to hold Department managers to account for the standards of practice and resource management in their areas of responsibility.
The post holder will be responsible for all the Band 7s and specified CNSs within their sphere of responsibility and will report to the Directorate Manager. They will have direct access to and be accountable to the Director of Nursing for professional practice and care standards. Through the Chief Nursing Officer, they will have contact with the Board Members, which will ensure that services are responsive to the needs of the patient.
The leadership provided by the post holder is crucial to efficient, effective and caring services. They will also influence the non-clinical contributions that are necessary to deliver a high-quality care service including the standards of food, cleanliness of the environment and other services that impact on patient care and welfare.
Strategically responsible for: -
- All staff within areas of responsibility
- Budget
- Lead roles relevant to post.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification
Improving
Diversity and Inclusive Recruitment:
As
part of the Trust's aim to improve diversity across the Trust, positive action
is being taken and all applications for this post from BAME, Disabled and LGBT+
candidates can request to be considered under an expanded Guaranteed Interview
Scheme if they meet the minimum criteria as specified in the person
specification for this role.
Applicants
will be prompted in the application form to declare if they wish to be
considered under this expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme, and their response
would be visible to the Shortlisting Panel.
If
you have any queries about expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please contact
Rob Saunders (HR Manager - Recruitment) in confidence via email
robert.saunders1@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1).
- Nursing Degree.
- Management qualification.
- Teaching qualification.
Desirable
- Masters (or working towards).
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a senior leadership role B7 or above.
- Knowledge of all HR processes and their practical delivery.
- Team building and roles in teams experience.
- Formulation and monitoring of policies / guidelines.
- Complaints Management.
- Performance Management.
- Continuous quality improvement.
- Budget and financial management skills
- Track record of delivering high standards of care
- Audit and evidence of change
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Care Quality Commission Standards for Registration.
- CQUINS local and national
- Hygiene Code.
- Strategic thinker.
- Upholds Trust Values.
- Flexibility.
- Influencing and negotiation.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1).
- Nursing Degree.
- Management qualification.
- Teaching qualification.
Desirable
- Masters (or working towards).
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a senior leadership role B7 or above.
- Knowledge of all HR processes and their practical delivery.
- Team building and roles in teams experience.
- Formulation and monitoring of policies / guidelines.
- Complaints Management.
- Performance Management.
- Continuous quality improvement.
- Budget and financial management skills
- Track record of delivering high standards of care
- Audit and evidence of change
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Care Quality Commission Standards for Registration.
- CQUINS local and national
- Hygiene Code.
- Strategic thinker.
- Upholds Trust Values.
- Flexibility.
- Influencing and negotiation.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
