Neonatal & Transitional Care Matron (Band 8a) - Neonatal and Transitional Care - Croydon Health[...]
3 weeks ago
Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.
Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people’s homes all across the borough.
We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action – our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.
Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon Job overviewCroydon University Hospital offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a remarkable chapter in healthcare—a one-year secondment that promises both challenge and fulfilment. As our Neonatal and Transitional Care Matron, you’ll be entrusted with the guardianship of the tiniest lives—the ones who arrive too soon, their eyes wide with wonder, their lungs craving the first breath of existence. And their mothers—the fierce protectors, the weary yet resilient warriors who cradle dreams against their chests. This is a role that truly makes a difference.
Responsibilities:
- Leadership and Supervision
- Provide leadership within the neonatal unit
- Transitional Care :
- Manage the transitional care unit.
- Quality Improvement :
- Monitor clinical outcomes and identify areas for improvement.
- Education and Training :
- Provide education to staff on neonatal and transitional care.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning.
- Family-Centered Approach :
- Advocate for family-centred care
The post holder will have a key role in delivering the Neonatal strategy and quality agenda.
They will champion quality care for babies and their families and providing strong leadership for the Neonatal and Transitional care team.
They will work in partnership with the Clinical Director; the Director of Midwifery; the neonatal medical lead for the service;
The Matron is responsible for operationally managing the nursing and support staff within the Neonatal and Transitional nursing team w.
The Matron has a key role in terms of the patient experience,
To patients, their families and staff, the Matron should be a visible and authoritative professional figure providing assistance, advice and support,
The Matron plays a key role in operational management and maintain a proactive approach to managing patient flow throughout the service.
The Matron will undertake on calls from home, as appropriate to support the delivery of the quality agenda throughout the 24-hour care period, including child protection within the Maternity Department.
To be a highly visible and proactive leader acting as a clinical resource and ensuring the sustained delivery of high standards of nursing care and service delivery.
To be responsible for exploring current practice, identifying areas for development, and planning the appropriate change using current evidence to evaluate outcomes.
Working for our organisationCroydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon. Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for. Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesFor further information please refer to the Job description attached, or contact Rachel Gallimore directly.
Person specification EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS- Active Registered Nurse/ RSC Nurse/ Midwife. MSc or equivalent experience Evidence of continuing professional development Post registration Neonatal Critical Care Qualification
- Clear understanding of the National and Local Healthcare agenda. Sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Maternity CNST standards. Sound understanding of Safeguarding.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience and achievement in a Ward Manager / equivalent role in a relevant speciality Demonstrable Senior management or equivalent experience. Proven track record of clinical management in a multi-disciplinary environment. Proven track record of planning and implementing service change. Experience of staff management and managing performance.
- Ability to lead operational management. Excellent communication skills both written and oral. Ability to balance strategic and operational management. Effective decision making and evidence of “getting things done.” Ability to relate to a wide range of stakeholders. Excellent knowledge of I.T systems including data interpretation.
- Masters Qualification relevant to health care. Professional Midwifery Advocate Recognised teaching and assessing certificate
- Sound knowledge of Maternity Transformation, Better Births, Each baby counts, Saving babies lives and NHS Resolution CNST Maternity incentive. Experience of chairing multidisciplinary meetings.
- Experience of staff and budget management
- Project management skills including the ability to manage short term objectives with individuals
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience and achievement in a Ward Manager / equivalent role in a relevant speciality
- Experience of implementing a quality improvement project
We offer many flexible and part-time working opportunities and all of our substantive & Fixed Term employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, including parking, a gym, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery and a cycle to work scheme. We value diversity and promote equality of opportunity.
DETAILS ON APPLICATION PROCESS
Please note that no job offer or volunteer placement will be made until satisfactory references have been received. You are asked to provide email addresses for all referees, and ensure their accuracy before submitting your application.
If you need to discuss any reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act, require the application form in a different format or would like advice in regard to the recruitment process, please email the South West London Recruitment Hub @For Nursing:- khft.recruitmenthubnursing@nhs.net
For Non-Nursing:- khft.recruitmenthubnonnursing@nhs.net
In submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process, if applicable, should you be appointed.
WE COMMUNICATE TO ALL JOB APPLICANTS VIA THE E-MAIL ADDRESS WHICH HAS BEEN PROVIDED ON THE APPLICATION FORM. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU CHECK YOUR E-MAIL ON A REGULAR BASIS Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post, but do not hear back from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.TIER 2 CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Applications from job seekers who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. The UK Visas and Immigration department requires employers to complete this test to show that no suitably qualified EEA or EU worker can fill the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Please note, we are unable to sponsor a candidate for a visa on a bank contract.
Employer certification / accreditation badgesThis 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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