Theatre & Ophthalmology Matron

To provide clinical and managerial leadership, ensuring that action is taken at all levels to empower Nurses/Midwives/Allied Health Professionals in providing demonstrably high standards of care in a clean and safe environment. The post holder will be visible and recognisable to patients, relatives and staff and act as a champion for quality and equality of standards and patient care within the Trust. Act as lead nurse/AHP for the care of patients within their sphere of responsibility. To be responsible for the implementation, monitoring, training and audit of all infection prevention and control measures within areas of responsibility. To support service improvements and the management of risk and governance processes in Theatres and Ophthalmology.
- Manage services within designated scope of authority
- Manage change in work methods and practice that will improve the standards of care for patients
- Manage the use of physical resources in consultation with Clinical Nurse Leaders/Sisters/Charge Nurses, to ensure a cost-effective service is provided.
- Maintain and develop own competence and expertise. To act as a role model and always comply with the NMC / HPC statutory regulations.
- Develop and maintain productive working relationships to ensure a high standard of patient care.
- Facilitate meetings and provide information to support decision making.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents.