Matron - Division of Surgery

1 week ago


Peterborough, United Kingdom North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Exciting Opportunity: Matron Role in Musculoskeletal (MSK) CBU

Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic individual looking for a unique opportunity within the Division of Surgery? We are excited to offer a substantive post within our innovative Musculoskeletal (MSK) Clinical Business Unit (CBU).

You will play a crucial role in supporting our teams to deliver the Nursing and Midwifery strategy while contributing to the broader Trust agenda. Collaborating closely with clinical leads, you will have the chance to develop partnerships within and across the Division. This position is ideal for someone with proven success in senior roles within multi-professional teams, possessing outstanding leadership and management skills.

As the Matron, you will establish credibility with various stakeholders and serve as a visible presence within our ambitious, high-performing team. A thorough understanding of the Matrons Handbook is essential. Above all, we are seeking someone who can motivate and engage others, ensuring that our services reflect the Trust's values. We encourage individuals with a pioneering approach, unafraid to challenge conventional and traditional ways of working, to apply.

Main duties of the job

Patient-Facing Role: As a patient-facing role, you will be directly engaged with patients, ensuring their experience is positive and meets the highest standards of care.

Focus on Patient Experience: The primary focus of the role is on enhancing patient experience. You will lead by example, striving to continuously improve the quality of care and services provided to patients.

Leading by Example: You will serve as a role model for other staff members, demonstrating excellence in patient care, professionalism, and compassion in all interactions.

Motivating and Empowering Staff: You will play a pivotal role in motivating and empowering staff members, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.

High Visibility and Accessibility: You will actively engage with stakeholders, addressing concerns, providing support, and promoting a positive working environment.

Contribution to Strategic Objectives: You will actively contribute to the Trust's strategic objectives, aligning their efforts with organisational priorities and initiatives to drive positive outcomes for patients and staff.

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff); Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme; Flexible working opportunities; Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours night shifts, weekends, bank holidays; Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role; Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment; Access to our in-house physiotherapy service; On-site canteens offering subsidised meals; Subsidised staff parking (currently free); Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a respected professional and experienced clinician, the matron will work with the Division to ensure that:

Practices are quality driven in all areas High standards of care are set and delivered Patients are treated with compassion, dignity and respect, placing value on diversity Patients are cared for in a clean environment Best practice in infection control is practised Monitor and drive CQC fundamental standards and compliance Influence patient experience of care through clinical practise, clinical management and leadership, clinical governance, education, research, audit and professional activities. Provide clinical leadership across the surgical wards and outpatient departments

Provide line management for specified ward sisters and clinic nurse leads.

The post holder may be required to participate in the Trusts on call management rota.

The Matron will work with the Chief Nurse and corporate nursing team to support the delivery of quality initiatives across the Trust.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Registered Practitioner Evidence of further study at post registration level Evidence of successful management development Education to Masters level or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

Experience as a senior practitioner Experience of managing clinical teams and clinical risk Experience of managing a budget Awareness of role of audit and research Awareness of current developments in healthcare and professional nursing

Desirable

Project management experience Experience of guideline development

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrates the multi-disciplinary/multi agency approach to patient care. Evidence of developed change management skills Demonstrates effective leadership skills Evidence of being patients advocate Knowledge of related information and targets Evidence of working within the clinical governance framework

Skills

Essential

Professional & confident communication skills both verbal/written Organisational skills that demonstrate prioritisation, time management & attention to detail Ability to analyse complex problems and successfully implement workable solution Skilled communication with patients Ability to liaise with wide range of professionals IT skills Microsoft word and excel at basic level usage

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