Matron for Cancer Services
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Job summary
This is a rare and much sought after opportunity to contribute to the leadership of services within the Long Term and Unscheduled Care Directorate at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT). We are seeking an enthusiastic Matron, who will be integral in the safe, effective and efficient running of cancer services. The post holder will work closely with colleagues as part of a triumvirate (clinical, nursing and managerial) team, overseen by a general manager. Together the triumvirate will be responsible and accountable for the quality, performance and financial delivery for all elements of their given portfolio.
The Matron will be a highly visible, accessible and authoritative presence in clinical areas to which patients, their families and others can turn for leadership, assistance, advice and support. They will have prior knowledge and experience of working in cancer services, specifically within oncology or haematology. The successful candidate will be central in ensuring that Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) delivery at Harrogate and all other cancer supportive services continue to deliver excellent care.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will take a proactive and engaged approach to all that they do. They will lead by example, demonstrating and championing the core values of Harrogate and District NHS foundation trust: Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality.
The Matron's role will focus on:
- Inclusive leadership, professional standards and accountability.
- Governance, patient safety and quality.
- Workforce planning and resource management.
- Patient experience and reducing health inequalities.
- Performance and operational oversight.
- Digital and information technology.
- Education, training and development.
- Research and development.
- Collaborative working and clinical effectiveness.
- Service improvement and transformation
For full details please see attached job description.
About us
This is an exciting time to join Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, one of the highest performing NHS Trusts in the UK, and which is rated one of HSJ's Top 100 Places to Work!
The successful candidate will work within Cancer Services at HDFT which has recently being ranked top in the country for cancer patient experience (scored 9.2 / 10 on the 2021 National Cancer Patient Experience Survey).
Harrogate itself is a small Spa town, situated on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty. It is located within close proximity to Leeds and York. There is a high standard of residential accommodation and a wide range of local schools, which have an excellent national reputation in both the state and private sectors. There are numerous sporting, recreational and cultural activities available in the town or the surrounding area to suit most interests.
Details
Date posted
28 June 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£50,952 to £57,349 a year Per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
421-LTUC-0348M
Job locations
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer's website
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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