Job summary
Matron
Department: Women and Children's Services
Band: 8A £50,952 - £57,349 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week - all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
***Children's Services Matron***
Are you looking for a rewarding role, enjoy variety, and would like to lead a dynamic and forward-thinking team of professionals? We are delighted to offer the opportunity for you to join our developing and growing team within Paediatric and Neonatal Services.
Following a review of the Children's and Neonatal Nursing Leadership Team we have an exciting opportunity for a second Paediatric Matron position to provide professional leadership and support across our planned care services.
Whilst there will be an expectation that this role will support the wider Paediatric and Neonatal Services, the core focus will be on Paediatric Planned Care Services. This includes: Children's Outpatients, Surgery, Day Care, Community and Specialist Nursing Teams.
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, and caring individual who can make a difference to infants, children and young people and their families whilst support and developing our team. You will have experience of, and be able to provide visible, supportive and inclusive leadership to an enthusiastic multi professional teams.
Proposed interview date: 10th - 23rd June 2024.
For further information and/or an informal discussion please contact Charlie Nunn - Divisional Chief Nurse (Paediatrics) - charlotte.nunn@mkuh.nhs.uk.
Main duties of the job
Providing clinical leadership to the Clinical Service Unit thorough clinical and professional support to all nursing and wider team of staff.
Ensuring high quality, safe patient care is delivered by an appropriately skilled and educated workforce, through effective leadership by setting standards and performance monitoring of those standards.
Work collaboratively with all stakeholders to ensure a high standard of quality care delivery including - safety , effectiveness and patient experience, learning from feedback and patient and public involvement strategies.
To act as a highly specialised clinical expert, providing professional leadership, management and clinical presence within the clinical setting.
Demonstrates clinical credibility and acts as a role model in the delivery of patient care.
Ensure excellence in caring for infants, children and young people and their families in line with national, regional and local guidelines and policies.
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of study at degree/masters level education
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Leadership qualification
- Demonstrates senior clinical credibility
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience at ward/department manager level
- Experience of working across organisational boundaries
- Proven experience of visible and knowledgeable leadership
- Budget management
- Involvement in audit and evaluation
- Governance experience of risk assessment and root cause analysis
- Experience of responding to complaints both formal and informal
- Evidence of learning from incidents and improving practice
Desirable
- Experience of successful change management within a multidisciplinary team
- Participation in business case planning
- Experience of harnessing patient and public involvement in standard setting
Skills
Essential
- Well-developed influencing and negotiating skills
- Ability to set a clear vision of the service
- Excellent time management skills
- Able to work under pressure with competing priorities
- Clear decision maker, able to use initiative and meet deadlines
- Flexible and adaptable to changing needs of the service
- Understanding of how own area of responsibility contributes to the Trust operational and quality objectives
- Able to motivate staff and promote positive team working ethic
- Able to teach and provide a positive learning environment
Desirable
- Coaching to empower staff/staff development/leadership skills
Personal and people development
Essential
- Positive attitude
- Evidence of personal insight, emotional intelligence with ability to reflect and embed learning
- Able to build and development high functioning teams
- Able to recognise and challenge poor performance and provide appropriate support to address
- Passion and drive for providing high standards of care delivery for patients and staff
- High standards of personal conduct and behaviour, acting as a role model in valuing and respecting others
Communication
Essential
- Excellent negotiation skills
- High standard of verbal and written skills
- Ability to analyse reports and complex data sets
- Able to work successfully within multi-disciplinary teams
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of study at degree/masters level education
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Leadership qualification
- Demonstrates senior clinical credibility
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience at ward/department manager level
- Experience of working across organisational boundaries
- Proven experience of visible and knowledgeable leadership
- Budget management
- Involvement in audit and evaluation
- Governance experience of risk assessment and root cause analysis
- Experience of responding to complaints both formal and informal
- Evidence of learning from incidents and improving practice
Desirable
- Experience of successful change management within a multidisciplinary team
- Participation in business case planning
- Experience of harnessing patient and public involvement in standard setting
Skills
Essential
- Well-developed influencing and negotiating skills
- Ability to set a clear vision of the service
- Excellent time management skills
- Able to work under pressure with competing priorities
- Clear decision maker, able to use initiative and meet deadlines
- Flexible and adaptable to changing needs of the service
- Understanding of how own area of responsibility contributes to the Trust operational and quality objectives
- Able to motivate staff and promote positive team working ethic
- Able to teach and provide a positive learning environment
Desirable
- Coaching to empower staff/staff development/leadership skills
Personal and people development
Essential
- Positive attitude
- Evidence of personal insight, emotional intelligence with ability to reflect and embed learning
- Able to build and development high functioning teams
- Able to recognise and challenge poor performance and provide appropriate support to address
- Passion and drive for providing high standards of care delivery for patients and staff
- High standards of personal conduct and behaviour, acting as a role model in valuing and respecting others
Communication
Essential
- Excellent negotiation skills
- High standard of verbal and written skills
- Ability to analyse reports and complex data sets
- Able to work successfully within multi-disciplinary teams
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
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).
