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Job overview

An Exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Matron for the Acute Medical service.

The Deputy Matron will have clinical and leadership responsibility for the Medical Receiving Unit and Ambulatory Care service providing oversight of the safety, governance and Senior nursing team they will deputise for the Matron.

They will support the delivery of our Divisional and Trust objectives and be key to the implementation and maintenance of our Ward Accreditation Framework award.

The position offers autonomy and flexibility for the individual recognising the importance of work life balance and fostering a strong team working ethos.

Main duties of the job

To provide expert support/leadership and education in for nursing and the wider team
To deputise in the absence of the Matron to support the Division
Actively participate in meetings and trust meetings to ensure that professional issues are fully represented
To provide direct line management to the senior nurse on Short Stay
To lead the development, improvement, management and promotion of the service, ensuring the delivery of high quality, cost effective care.
To lead on the implementation and monitoring of adherence to relevant clinical guidelines.
To educate and share expertise with the multidisciplinary teams
To act as a resource in the care of patients with specialist care needs, ensuring an optimum level of service to patients and their carers
To develop effective communication and support systems for patients and their families.
To embed patient and public involvement within the sphere of practice.
To establish links with other organisations providing support and information and utilise these additional resources where necessary.
To adhere to infection control guidelines and procedures.
To act as a positive role model for nurses in the hospital through the
demonstration of strong leadership skills.
To work clinically on the ward regularly providing leadership visibility and role modelling.

Working for our organisation

We provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. Most of our 7,800 permanent staff live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.

Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals and we operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London – more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Community Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic.

We're pleased to be leading the way in wait to get the treatment they need. The Elective Surgical Hub at King George Hospital is one of eight to be ; the Care Quality Commission has raised the ratings for at Queen's and King George hospitals; and showed that the Trust was the most improved in 2023 for reducing waits for emergency care.

We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also part of the .

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Person specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential criteria

RGN First degree or evidence of equivalent experience in relevant specialist area IV cannulation, venepuncture and drug administration Mentorship programme (ENTO or teaching and assessing) Able to demonstrate an understanding of Professional Development Plans

Desirable criteria

Working towards MSC Management qualification Leadership qualification

Skills/ Abilities

Essential criteria

Advanced Clinical Skills Able to demonstarte an awareness of professional issues and developments 0-2 Evidence of implementing change in the clinical practice Evidence of budget management

Desirable criteria

Evidence of research and audit work

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential criteria

Recent experience at a Senior Level in acute NHS environment within a relevant speciality. Evidence of leadership Able to demonstrate an awareness of professional issues and developments Evidence of managing a team of staff.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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