Matron Theatre

Job summary

The Trust is an Orthopaedic tertiary centre, with 14 theatres delivering complex elective orthopaedic surgery supporting specialist oncology and spinal services. The successful individual will be part of a senior team managing theatre services prioritise the needs of patients who require our expertise. The senior team share a commitment to improving the quality of patient care and theatre services delivered in this locality. As such, we are currently looking for a dynamic, creative thinking leader to join our team as Matron for Theatres.

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate extensive theatre experience to join our senior leadership team. We are looking for an individual who is flexible, innovative, highly motivated with great people and leadership skills who wants to learn and develop within a challenging and exciting role, where you through strong and effective leadership will lead all health care workers. Working with the Divisional Head of Nursing and Clinical Services Manager to ensure high quality care for service users and in particular be accountable for the theatre staff development and professional standards. You will be overseeing the day to day operational management of the Theatre Suite: including allocation of staffing. And managing and being accountable for the Theatre financial resource ensuring that it remains within budget.

Normal working week is Monday - Friday. However, flexibility is required to meet the demands of the role.

Main duties of the job

As a senior leader in our Trust, you will work collaboratively with the Clinical Services Manager and Clinical Medical Lead for Theatres. The role of the Matron will focus on the provision of high-quality care, visibility, professional leadership and have a clear remit of setting and maintaining standards of clinical excellence, improving outcomes and experiences for patients.

You must have excellent communication and influencing skills to both initiate and support change together with the tenacity and passion required to drive success.

Continuing professional development is encouraged and you will be expected to promote and participate actively in education, clinical governance, audit and guidelines. You will be encouraged to take part in the wide range of educational and training opportunities.

You should be kind, compassionate, inclusive, enthusiastic and flexible in your approach, with a commitment to providing excellence in Theatre care. In return you will be joining a friendly, supportive, highly motivated, and loyal team.

Please note if you are shortlisted for interview. A first stage interview will take place on 17th September. These will take place virtually by Microsoft Teams. Candidates successful at first stage will be invited to a second stage in person interview on the 25th September. Please keep these dates available.

About us

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PROFESSIONAL

1. Provide guidance, support and professional leadership to all staff within the theatre environment.

2. Provide a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

3. Initiate, implement and evaluate quality control methods as appropriate to the theatre department.

4. Manage Control of Infection in Theatres with support from the Infection Prevention and Control Team, reporting any problems affecting the unit.

5. Ensure all the staff within the Theatre departments are aware of their responsibility in the prevention and control of infection, and wear the necessary protective clothing during Theatre procedures.

6. Demonstrate an advanced level of clinical nursing practice which remains updated according to evidence. There will be some requirement for the job holder to work clinical shifts and also in accordance with their professional registration.

7. Ensure that care is planned and developed in a systematic way, in accordance with the agreed model of care.

8. Support with the investigate and monitor of complaints and PALs enquiries, within the department.

OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT

1. To effectively manage the Units budget for consumables and staff to ensure that the unit works within the financial framework. To provide advice and information when necessary to ensure expenditure remains in target.

2. To provide accurate written reports to the Head of Nursing, Chief Nurse and other senior divisional managers when required.

3. To co-ordinate the units resources to ensure effective and full utilisation of funded resources and efficient delivery of the service.

4. To assist the triumvirate to develop a quality strategy for the Theatre areas in line with the Trusts strategic objectives.

5. To manage recruitment, retention and development of theatre staff within each of the areas in collaboration with the education team.

6. To explore and develop roles within the theatre in line with service needs and financial envelope.

7. To work in line with and develop integrated care policies.

8. To ensure that all staff have regular appraisals (PDR) and up to date development plans.

9. Encourage and manage performance through the appraisal process. Delegate work effectively, setting clear parameters of responsibility.

10. To work in line with the Matrons Handbook.

11. To ensure accurate and up to date documentation on both patient and staff records.

12. To provide effective management and leadership to all staff in all areas.

13. To take responsibility for risk management and clinical governance within all areas under sphere of responsibility. Ensure the triumvirate are aware of the risks and a mitigation plan as discussed.

14. Responsible for reporting instances where clinical targets may not be met in order to devise action plans and provide written reports when required.

15. Responsible for ensuring Workforce Key Performance Indicators for Theatre non-medical staff meet Trust targets and action plans are in place if required.

16. Responsible for overviewing the management of the preparation/maintenance of duty rotas, on Health roster, carried out by the Clinical Lead Specialists, to ensure they provide safe staffing and the most cost-effective cover for the department.

17. Ensure staff complete relevant trust training/competencies on commencing post and keeping up dates as necessary.

18. Utilise project and change management skills in order to streamline efficiency within the department as required.

19. Undertake skill mix reviews and ensure appropriate utilisation of staff within the department.

20. Play a key role in improving services in line with National policies and where appropriate, take a lead role on the nursing issues related to the implementation of National Service Frameworks applicable to sphere of responsibility.

21. Be responsible for HR issues within area of responsibility, taking action as necessary, and ensure that Departmental Sisters/Charge Nurses fulfil this role within their own areas.

22. Undertake employer related investigations as required.

23. Develop workforce plans as part of the workforce review and service developments, business planning.

24. Act as authorised signatory to budgets within area of responsibility where necessary.

25. Manage the pay and non-pay budgets within areas of responsibility.

26. Procure equipment as required and agreed.

27. To pro-activity manage the achievement of the WHO form in Theatres.

28. To ensure own continued professional development as appropriate to area of practice.

29. To provide appropriate and consistent professional advice, to the multi-disciplinary teams within the Trust, acting as a point of contact at difficult times and when support is required.

30. Lead on corporate nursing issues as identified through the appraisal process and agreed by Director of Nursing and Governance and Clinical Service Manager.

PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

1. Work at all times within the Professional Code of Conduct for nurses, taking accountability for professional actions and ensure that others do the same.

2. Actively participate in own PDRS to identify key objectives and development needs.

3. Personally, attend and present at relevant local and national conferences in order to share good practice and develop networks.

4. Actively seek peer support and feedback in order to discuss shared issues.

5. Partake in mentorship/supervision relationships as required both internally and externally.

6. Undertake relevant mandatory and other appropriate training, maintaining relevant clinical skills in order to maintain clinical competence.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Registered Nurse/ Operating Department Practitioner. Evidence of equivalent knowledge and experience to Masters Level. Specialist qualification in Theatres. Evidence of Continued Professional Development.

Desirable

Educated to Masters level or working towards a master qualification.

Experience

Essential

Extensive experience at Senior level within Theatres (Band 7 or above). People management experience - appraisals, recruitment and retention, performance management. Well-developed leadership and influencing skills. Evidence of ability to confront challenging issues taking a problem-solving approach. Understanding the financial systems and experience of budgetary management.

Desirable

Evidence of change management experience Development of policies and protocols

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of the EDI agenda, civility and human factors

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