Endocrinology Matron

We are seeking a forward-thinking Endocrinology Matron who exemplifies our values: Kind, Expert, Collaborative, and Aspire. This senior nursing leadership role is an opportunity to shape patient-centred endocrine services for people with complex endocrine conditions.You will foster a supportive environment for staff and patients, champion high standards of care, and ensure evidence-based endocrine practice across all service areas. As a collaborative leader, you will work with multidisciplinary teams and system partners to drive improvements and enhance outcomes. A commitment to innovation and continuous improvement is essential.Specialist endocrinology experience is advantageous, but we welcome visionary nurse leaders able to motivate teams, transform services, and uphold quality and safety. If you share our values and passion for advancing endocrine care, we encourage you to apply and make a lasting impact on both patients and staff.Main duties of the jobEnsure high standards of patient care at all times, challenging poor practice in accordance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct.Collaborate with senior members of the Divisional team to assure that standards set out in the relevant Nursing & Midwifery strategy and direction for the Trust are delivered at ward level.Ensure local plans support all clinical quality external accreditation, e.g., Care Quality Commission (CQC) essential standards.Ensure nursing practices comply with Trust procedural documents.Provide highly visible and accessible professional leadership, demonstrating expert knowledge and standards of clinical practice.Lead a defined service or group of named CNS / Endocrinology Specialist Practitioners, promoting interdisciplinary and collaborative working practices.Lead teaching, supervision, and continuous assessment of all learners, delegating as appropriate. Provide a quality learning environment for all staff, including medical staff and others.Ensure attendance at mandatory study days and maintain accurate records.Monitor and supervise performance of all staff, identifying and actioning specific training needs, delegating as appropriate.About usAt Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .Job responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.Person SpecificationEducation and Professional QualificationsRegistered NurseEvidence of continuing professional developmentEducated to postgraduate degree level or equivalent experienceRecognised teaching/assessing qualificationManagement or Leadership qualification or equivalent experienceDemonstrable clinical experience within the relevant area- EndocrinologySignificant post-registration experience in a leadership positionEndocrinology Course for PostgraduatesProject ManagementResearch and audit experience in EndocrinologySignificant experience as a clinical leader in EndocrinologySpecialty specific qualificationSkills/AbilitiesExperience of quality, standard setting and auditAbility to lead and inspire a large teamOrganisation and management skillsAbility to manage change effectively & deal with complex and difficult situationsExperience of leading people through changeArticulate with advanced written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work effectively under pressureIT Skills (including Microsoft Office packages and fast and accurate keyboard skills)Capable of working strategicallyAnalyse complex information to make operational decisionsMaintain accurate recordsAbility to plan and organise complex activities e.g. planning specialist trainingExperience of quality, standard setting and auditAbility to lead and inspire a large teamOrganisation and management skillsAbility to manage change effectively & deal with complex and difficult situationsExperience of leading people through changeArticulate with advanced written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work effectively under pressureIT Skills (including Microsoft Office packages and fast and accurate keyboard skills)ExperienceImproving projectsLeading and developing a teamQuality assuranceChange managementComplaints handlingResearch and auditTrust wide initiatives/ committee membershipWorking at a senior nursing level at band 7Delivering trainingPituitary DisordersLipidsGlandsMetabolic DisturbancesResearch- EndocrinologyRelated DisordersKnowledgeQuality, standard setting, benchmarking and auditBudget and people managementSound knowledge of both clinical and non-clinical policiesCurrent issues in healthcare/nursingDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr