Matron - Adult IPU

1 week ago


SouthendonSea, United Kingdom Havens Hospices Full time

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for the role of Matron within our Adult Inpatient Unit at Fair Havens.

The ideal candidate will provide operational management, and clinical leadership for our Adult Inpatient Service, which currently consists of 10 open beds, with a team of approximately 50 staff.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to provide professional and effective clinical leadership and accountability for the Adult Inpatient Service with a paramount focus on patient safety and quality care.

Working for our organisation

In return for your expertise and passion, you will receive a competitive salary package and most of all, by making the most of every day you work at Havens Hospices you’ll be helping us continue ‘Making every day count’ for those who need us most.

At Havens Hospices we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and patients and expect all staff to share this commitment.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Principle Responsibilities:

* To work within and inform the policy framework of the Adult Inpatient Service in the provision of Specialist Palliative and Supportive Care by leading the team in ensuring that the aims and objectives of the organisation are met.

* The post holder will have a key leadership role at senior level and will provide specialist palliative care knowledge and advanced leadership skills to ensure the delivery of care within the Adult Inpatient Service as part of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).

* The post holder will have direct clinical involvement in the care delivered within the Adult Inpatient Service and take 24-hour responsibility for the overall clinical management of the unit in collaboration with the Registered Manager.

* Act as a role model for all staff working within the Adult Inpatient Service, being present and available and demonstrating a professional and proactive approach, providing clinical advice and support to the team.

* Direct line management of the Ward Manager, ANPs, and CNSs working within the Adult Inpatient Service, and being expected to role model excellent clinical leadership to the wider team.

* Act in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct

* Act as the Lead Patient Safety Specialist for the Adult Inpatient Service, supporting a patient safety culture with clear systems in place to ensure senior management and executive understanding of the issues that may exist, and actions needed to be taken across the hospice in relation to patient safety.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

* Registered Nurse with the NMC

* Educated to Degree Level

Desirable criteria

* Masters Degree

* Patient Safety Qualification

* Palliative Qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

* Demonstrable experience at a senior level (Band 7 minimum)

* Demonstrable experience of leadership and management at senior level (Band 7 minimum)

* Working knowledge of NICE Guidance

* Demonstrable understanding and experience of CQC standards and inspection routines

* Demonstrable experience of working with end-of life care and/or palliative care settings

Desirable criteria

* Experience of working with people requiring mental health support

* Experience of working with people with sensory and learning disabilities

* Experience in a patient safety role with an understanding of the principles that underpin approaches to improving patient safety.

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