Modern Matron

We have an opportunity for a senior paediatric nurse to take on the role of paediatric matron at MCHT

Whilst being accountable for providing leadership you will work alongside the paediatric ward and department managers to manage the daily operational running of nursing services in additional to initiating and monitoring performance standards and where necessary intervene to ensure that safety and quality is maintained. This role requires participation in the Senior Manager On Call rota for the organisation

The main duties of the job are but not limited to

Supervise and monitor the daily operational running of neonatal and paediatric Services including the management of staffing levels. Initiate and monitor changes and improvements to practice. Continually monitor standards, by identifying risks, benchmarking, audit and research. Analyse clinical risk reports/complaints, develop, implement, and monitor action plans to address specific issues and shortfalls, reporting on improvements. Work alongside the Senior Management Team and provide line management to the ward and department managers within paediatric services. Support the Division by the effective use of resources, e.g. staff, budget, premises, equipment, supplies and materials. Act on any relevant HR issues staff such as behaviour and performance management, sickness and grievance.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its ‘Be Safe Be EquiPPEd’ campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.

The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

Please see attached job description for full details

An experienced and competent health care professional with significant decision-making autonomy, responsibility, and accountability, who ensures that optimum quality of care and clinical excellence is achieved and maintained in a range of wards and departments by working collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical teams, patients, patient representatives,parents, relatives, and carers. The post holder will provide strong clinical leadership on the quality of care provided, cleanliness of the environment, on patient and public involvement and take an active part in the achievement of objectives, targets, and strategic plans of the Trust.