Modern Matron

Are you a mental health nurse looking for a balance of clinical and managerial responsibilities where you will be an influential member of the leadership team for your wards?
We are recruiting for a Modern Matron (Acute Inpatient Services) at the Whiteleaf Centre Aylesbury to provide clinical leadership for nurses and other health professionals providing care in an inpatient setting.
This role offers you a combination of patient contact, carer involvement and managing ward teams, leading on the provision of high quality evidence-based mental health nursing care.
You'll be available to ward staff, patients and carers and be responsive to their experiences of care and concerns about the ward environment. The role of a modern matron is pivotal in delivering the vision of the Trust, patients and carers onto your wards.
Our inpatient services provide high quality care and are currently assessed as ‘Good’ by the CQC. We are actively working towards excellence. You'll offer operational and strategic leadership to the in-patient teams at the Whiteleaf Centre and be the clinical and governance lead for two adult acute wards.
You'll hold a key role as a member of the leadership team for the wards they are responsible for, alongside psychiatry and allied health professionals.
Demonstrate a level of healthy curiosity about care delivery and become actively engaged in care planning and risk management as required.
Contribute to the governance of care and lead on the improvement and development of nursing care with a strong focus on quality improvement, ensuring that Care Quality Commission (CQC) essential standards are met and exceeded
Support and inspire teams within our inpatient services to meet CQC standards of ‘Excellent’.
The in-patient wards are also involved in the in-patient mental health transformation programme, including the NHS England Culture of Care programme. You will be a core part of the leadership team driving this transformation to improve quality of care.
Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
Please note if you are based outside of the UK you will need to be fully qualified, have already passed your OSCE and have an NMC pin number in order to be considered for this role.
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
**Our values are**: “Caring, safe and excellent”
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role.