Matron (Xr08)

JOB PURPOSE The jobholder will have overall responsibility for the management of nursing/associated staff and the management of nursing resources/budgets with the Clinical Service Unit or a part of it. The jobholder will be accountable for ensuring the highest standard of clinical care is provided within the wards and departments for which they are responsible and ensure the principles of clinical governance are implemented at a local level. The jobholder will work in partnership with the facilities department in ensuring high standards of hospital cleanliness is maintained, embracing the principles outlined in the Matrons charter. The jobholder will be easily identifiable to patients, provide strong leadership through a visible presence and provide support, advice and assistance required by patients, their families and carers.

The jobholder will also support the implementation of a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS), being a focal point for advice to patients and carers and local resolution of complaints. In additional to site specific patches, Matron post may also have specific Trustwide elements (e.g. Lead Cancer Nurse). Within locality hospitals the role will also incorporate Hospital Site Management responsibility (e.g.

hospital wide communication & Health & Safety). JOB DIMENSIONS The jobholder has, through Senior Sisters/ Charge Nurses, direct management of the nursing/midwifery and support staff within the service. Within certain CSUs this will also include direct line management of the specialist nurses; the exact number of staff for whom the person has accountability will be clearly detailed within each role. The jobholder is responsible for the management of nursing resources and ward and department budgets.

The jobholder (depending on post) may have overall management of a locality hospital site KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Qualifications Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife (as appropriate) Evidence of Continuing Professional Development over last 3 years First degree level education Experience At least 2 years at a senior level in nursing Understanding of specialty Experience managing and leading staff Budgetary management experience Service development/change management Skills Influencing and negotiating Communication Leadership Ability to balance considerations of service performance and risk management Project Management (desirable) Knowledge Nursing Strategy Making a Difference Performance Management NHS Plan Modernisation Agenda Complaints Management Essence of Care - benchmarking Risk Management Personal Attributes Strategic influencing Intellectual flexibility Drive for results Holds to account Political astuteness CORE VALUES Commitment to collaborate team working across disciplines, specialities, teams, groups and the Trust. Commitment to ensure the Trust plays a full part in contributing to Leeds city-wide reconfiguration programmes, including tackling health inequalities Commitment to ensure high quality evidence based care is delivered. CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS Uses a range of influencing strategies to bring about change in modernising services Clarifies complexity Articulates a compelling vision of change Places a focus on improving performance Sets boundaries for accountability Is confident in own ability Demonstrates resilience Empowers others allowing freedom with accountability CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Understanding of the underlying social, political land historical factors shaping local and national realities of health services Understanding of the politics with both a small and large p of the health and social care context The Leeds Way Values Our Values are part of what make us different from other Trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work.

**Our five values are**: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values. Additionally, the following core values which relate specifically to this role. Commitment to providing a quality service. Demonstrate a patient focussed approach to the role.

Professional and flexible approach and attitude. Understand responsibilities regarding confidentiality. Commitment to personal development and the development of others. Commitment to being an integral part of the multi
- disciplinary service team.

Honesty, integrity, and discretion. West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT) Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the west Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS Hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients. By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating, and driving forward change to deli