Job summary
We are excited to advertise this dynamic post to support the Clinical Service Unit structure. Working closely with the Clinical Director, General Manager and Deputy Director of Nursing for the CSU the successful candidate will be responsible for providing strong, visible leadership and support to urology surgery and services. You will ensure that the fundamentals of care are correctly and actively in place, and that high standards of holistic care are achieved. You will be responsible for the management of risk, patient safety, patient experience and maintaining high levels of quality. You must be able to demonstrate excellent organizational skills, an understanding of change management processes and the ability to inspire, lead and develop a team.
We are looking for a dynamic and proactive person with urology experience that can support the CSU to take its services to outstanding.
You will be able to evidence how you have positively influenced nursing and patient care and have experience of change management. The ideal candidate must have a proven track record of progressive leadership and development, be an effective role model, self-motivated with the passion, drive and adaptability to cope with continuously changing services.
Interviews to be held w/c 8 July.
Main duties of the job
You will provide professional leadership and ensure that at all times the needs of the patients are placed at the Centre of care delivery. In conjunction with the senior nursing team ensure that staff will feel supported and thrive within the clinical areas, providing evidenced based quality care to every patient.
With the support of the Deputy Director of Nursing , the Matron will take responsibility for action planning and implementing change within the clinical area, working with Ward and Service Managers to ensure that the CSU and Trust objectives and targets are met.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will need to be flexible and resilient to cope with the demands of the role. In addition you must be able to influence and negotiate in order to improve the service your teams provide for their patients. Evidence of continuing professional development is essential.
This role is supported by the other Matrons within the wider CSU. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring safe and effective delivery of services across the CSU and to work collaboratively with aligning CSU's.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will need to be flexible and resilient to cope with the demands of the role. In addition you must be able to influence and negotiate in order to improve the service your teams provide for their patients. Evidence of continuing professional development is essential.
This role is supported by the other Matrons within the wider CSU. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring safe and effective delivery of services across the CSU and to work collaboratively with aligning CSU's.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registrant (NMC or HCPC registered)
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse
- First Degree or equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained in a relevant environment
- Post Registration qualification / or robust CPD in relevant speciality
- Recognised Leadership Qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of commitment to continuous learning and application in practice
Desirable
- A Masters level qualification in relevant subject or evidence of equivalent knowledge and experience
Experience
Essential
- Substantial management/leadership experience at senior nurse level in relevant clinical speciality
- Experience of working within Acute Hospital setting
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of Health Policy and its impact on the Professional Nursing Agenda and BTHFT
- Experience of delivering service improvements with demonstrable positive impact on patient safety, patient experience and quality of care
- Evidence of a track record of developing nursing practice, or Research Experience and audit application
- Leading and developing a team
- Experience of: - budget management including human resource management - quality assurance - change management - complaints handling - policy implementation - participation in Trust-wide initiatives/ committee membership
skills
Essential
- oKnowledge of quality, standard setting and audit. oAbility to lead a large team oOrganisation and management skills. oNegotiating skills oTeam building skills oAppraisal skills oAbility to manage change oArticulate with advanced written and verbal communication skills. oAbility to work effectively under pressure. oIT Skills (Including proficiency with Microsoft Office Packages and accurate, fast typing skills) oCapable of working strategically (business planning, service improvements, strategies for infection control) oAbility to meet deadlines oMaintain accurate records oAbility to undertake surveys or audits, as necessary e.g. audit of clinical incidents
- Well-developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams, and have them understand and deliver the Trust's expectations
- Attributes of patient centred approach
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with good listening skills
- High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude
- Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role.
Desirable
- Ability to undertake: oRoot cause analysis oService improvement experience
Knowledge
Essential
- quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit.
- budget and people management
- current issues in healthcare/specialty
- Nursing Agenda
- Clinical Governance
- IPandC
- Fundamentals of Care
- Patient Safety Issues
- Sound political judgement and astuteness in understanding and working with complex policy, and diverse interest groups, and common sense in knowing when to brief "up the line"
- A commitment to improving research services through an ability to sustain a clear performance focus on achieving demanding goals
Desirable
- Best Practice in Speciality
- Health and Safety
- Knowledge of the key regulations, outcomes and assessment methods used by the Care Quality Commission in judgement of healthcare organisations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registrant (NMC or HCPC registered)
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse
- First Degree or equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained in a relevant environment
- Post Registration qualification / or robust CPD in relevant speciality
- Recognised Leadership Qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of commitment to continuous learning and application in practice
Desirable
- A Masters level qualification in relevant subject or evidence of equivalent knowledge and experience
Experience
Essential
- Substantial management/leadership experience at senior nurse level in relevant clinical speciality
- Experience of working within Acute Hospital setting
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of Health Policy and its impact on the Professional Nursing Agenda and BTHFT
- Experience of delivering service improvements with demonstrable positive impact on patient safety, patient experience and quality of care
- Evidence of a track record of developing nursing practice, or Research Experience and audit application
- Leading and developing a team
- Experience of: - budget management including human resource management - quality assurance - change management - complaints handling - policy implementation - participation in Trust-wide initiatives/ committee membership
skills
Essential
- oKnowledge of quality, standard setting and audit. oAbility to lead a large team oOrganisation and management skills. oNegotiating skills oTeam building skills oAppraisal skills oAbility to manage change oArticulate with advanced written and verbal communication skills. oAbility to work effectively under pressure. oIT Skills (Including proficiency with Microsoft Office Packages and accurate, fast typing skills) oCapable of working strategically (business planning, service improvements, strategies for infection control) oAbility to meet deadlines oMaintain accurate records oAbility to undertake surveys or audits, as necessary e.g. audit of clinical incidents
- Well-developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams, and have them understand and deliver the Trust's expectations
- Attributes of patient centred approach
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with good listening skills
- High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude
- Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role.
Desirable
- Ability to undertake: oRoot cause analysis oService improvement experience
Knowledge
Essential
- quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit.
- budget and people management
- current issues in healthcare/specialty
- Nursing Agenda
- Clinical Governance
- IPandC
- Fundamentals of Care
- Patient Safety Issues
- Sound political judgement and astuteness in understanding and working with complex policy, and diverse interest groups, and common sense in knowing when to brief "up the line"
- A commitment to improving research services through an ability to sustain a clear performance focus on achieving demanding goals
Desirable
- Best Practice in Speciality
- Health and Safety
- Knowledge of the key regulations, outcomes and assessment methods used by the Care Quality Commission in judgement of healthcare organisations
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).
