Matron - Emergency Department - Worthing Hospital

2 weeks ago


Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job overview

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We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and compassionate senior nurse, to lead the nursing team, alongside the existing matron, within the Emergency Department and Urgent Treatment Centre at Worthing Hospital. The newly appointed matron will work together with the existing matron and will be responsible for the professional and clinical leadership of all nursing staff, ensuring high quality standards of care are delivered in order to promote patient safety and a positive patient experience. It is expected that the successful applicant will have Adult and Paediatric NMC Registrations, as they will also oversee and be the identified nursing lead for our dedicated Paediatric Area.

Central to the role is the need to be resilient, innovative and proactive in your approach to managing the nursing team to support the national operational and access targets for Emergency Care. The ability to be extremely flexible in adapting to change quickly is also required, in not only supporting the nursing team but also in supporting the daily operational running of the site, to ensure safe staffing and timely patient flow through the ED. The successful candidate would be expected to have a minimum of 3 years experience as a Band 7 Senior Nurse within the ED setting and be a credible clinical practitioner, with the skills and knowledge to work proficiently within all areas of the department.

Main duties of the job

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. The post holder will be part of the Divisional Nursing Leadership team with specific responsibility for the Emergency Department, (ED), including Paediatrics and our Urgent Treatment Centre, (UTC).

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.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The attached job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to time due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to work flexibly and undertake other duties that are consistent with your role and banding, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.

The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the department and the organisation.

Person specification

Expereince

Essential criteria

Minimum 3 years as a Band 7 Senior Nurse within the ED setting Adult & Paediatric NMC Registration Masters Level Study

Desirable criteria

5 Years as Band 7 within ED Setting Evidence of change management Previous experience of working as a Matron

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential criteria

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues .

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