Matron Discharge Services

4 weeks ago

Portsmouth Hampshire, United Kingdom Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Full time

Portsmouth Hospitals is offering an exciting opportunity for a proactive and proficient Matron. This post allows for close working and collaboration with senior management, clinicians and external partners in the development of the service. The successful post holder will be based at the Queen Alexandra Hospital and will be an integral part of the Integrated Discharge Service.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Nurse who is a role model for our Trust Values, can work autonomously, be flexible in their approach, inspire others and has excellent organisational and leadership skills to join us as Matron Discharge Services. We are particularly interested in hearing from self-motivated applicants who have a dynamic approach to patient care, extensive post registration clinical experience and the ability to adapt to meet the needs of the service. In return, we can provide you with a supportive working environment, fantastic training, and opportunities for professional development.

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary: The Matron will have overall management responsibility for their designated areas providing clear, inclusive leadership to create a culture of compassion, creativity and candour which is truly committed to improving the service user experience. Matron should be visible within their area, undertaking regular clinical rounds, talking to patients and staff, listening to their concerns, dealing with complaints, and involving staff and patients in decision-making. Set clear expectations to support staff in delivering compassionate care, creating systems to ensure they remain connected to their own and the organisations core values. Responsible for creating a range of systems and processes required to operationally manage their area and to continuously monitor and improve effectiveness with a clear strategy for improvement. The matron has accountability across the discharge service, always displaying professional clinical and professional credibility, work collaboratively to introduce new innovations, support the research agenda, lead on Trust wide nursing initiatives and service development. To be accountable for the budget across the discharge service To work in partnership with internal partners and wider system partners to support the safe and effective discharges. To be designated deputy for Senior Matron as necessary.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential


  • 1st Level Registered Nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
  • First Degree or equivalent experience
  • Master's degree or equivalent educational or experience to meet this requirement
  • Recognised Management and / or Leadership qualification
  • Evidence of Continual Professional development
  • Evidence of project management experience

Desirable


  • Experience and / or teaching qualification.
  • Published work in a clinical or health care area
  • Mentoring / Coaching Qualification

Experience

Essential


  • Significant post-registration experience
  • Extensive experience of working in acute hospital setting
  • Extensive knowledge of National and Local Agendas related to the Care of the older person
  • Extensive experience in the acute healthcare setting in clinical leadership / clinical
  • management position
  • Evidence of advanced leadership qualities
  • Formal and informal teaching experience
  • Staff and resource management experience
  • Experience of introducing change to clinical environment
  • Report writing skills and experience
  • Budget management experience

Desirable


  • Coaching / mentoring experience / skills
  • Understanding of specialist area

Additional criteria

Essential


  • Excellent high level leadership skills
  • Articulate with highly developed communication skills with the ability to network and build relationships at all levels, including interpersonal skills, liaison, and negotiation skills. Writing and presentation skills
  • Advising and influencing
  • IT skills and ability to develop these skills further
  • Ability to prioritise work and adapt to changing deadlines
  • Able to develop and implement policy, guidelines, and projects from initiation to completion
  • Evidence of continuing professional development professional role model
  • Inspirational leader
  • Motivated and enthusiastic
  • Team Player
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Assertive yet approachable
  • Personal drive and initiative
  • Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines
  • Ability to think strategically

Desirable


  • Project management skills

Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

PO6 3LY

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