Matron for Riverside Ward and ambulatory services
1 month ago
Job summary
The Directorate of Specialist Surgery is seeking a talented individual with multiple skills and an appetite for delivering a first class nursing service to join our team on the Charing Cross Hospital Site. The successful candidate will lead nursing and drive the quality and safety agendas on the ward, which is home to our multi-specialty elective surgical hub. This is a key nursing role carrying a high level of responsibility and workload, but comes with great opportunity. You will need experience of working at managerial level with demonstrable outcomes in advancing surgical nursing practice and in improving patient experience and patient care. A strong understanding of quality and safety in healthcare is essential. Included in the portfolio is a responsibility to provide senior quality and safety oversight to our Breast and Audiology services.
Great matrons have a strong sense of ownership of their wards and love to be in charge. They're honest and straight forward and they excel to high standards. They thrive on the busy nature of the role, they love being on top of things, they have passion and drive and keep going when things are tough. The job isn't for everyone but for those who have the right strengths and motivators it's energizing, rewarding and they love it.
Is providing excellent nursing care and getting the basics right one of your key drivers? Do you love developing others to become excellent at what they do? Is making a difference and doing the right thing fundamental to you? If your answer to these questions is yes, this role may be right for you.
This role will be pivotal to the introduction of further quality initiatives in our surgical services, and the post holder will be working closely with the multidisciplinary teams, non-clinical staff, our team of CNS's, the Lead Nurse and General Manager to support innovation and quality in nursing care and patient pathways across the specialty. You will be one of four directorate matrons working collaboratively with the Lead Nurse to showcase the surgical nursing strategy here at Charing Cross Hospital.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the professional leadership of the Riverside Ward nursing team, demonstrating a supportive and flexible approach and a proactive, responsible attitude so as to promote confidence in the team and the service.
To provide senior clinical leadership underpinning the quality and safety agenda on Riverside, Brest Services and Audiology
To act as a clinical expert whilst also reviewing current practice, identifying areas for development, and planning the appropriate change using research and experience to evaluate the outcomes.
To lead on the development of the senior nursing team on Riverside to ensure consistent high standards of practice and to raise the profile of nursing across all aspects of the service.
To be responsible for the quality of the patient's environment in order to sustain excellent patient experience.
About us
At 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The 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 Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
Post registration qualification or experience in surgical nursing Educated to degree level or equivalent experience Recent team leadership experience
Desirable
Educated to or working towards master's level qualification.
Experience
Essential
Considerable experience at Band 6 and above Current experience of clinical practice in a relevant care setting. Experience of developing nursing staff. Experience of managing a clinical team including human resources management.
Desirable
Project Management skills
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
Demonstrable commitment to and expertise in nursing relevant to the field Experience of developing policies and procedures. Knowledge of standard setting and audit process.
Desirable
Ability to undertake root cause analysis Service improvement experience-
London, United Kingdom Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Full timeGreat matrons have a strong sense of ownership of their wards and love to be in charge. They’re honest and straight forward and they excel to high standards. They thrive on the busy nature of the role, they love being on top of things, they have passion and drive and keep going when things are tough. The job isn’t for everyone but for those who have the...
-
London, United Kingdom Charing Cross Hospital Full timeJob overview Are you looking to start your band 5 career or would you like the chance of a new challenge in a collaborative and exciting specialty? If so, we have full time and part time permanent positions with a mixture of long days and nights, Monday - Sunday within our cardiothoracic ward here at Hammersmith Hospital. A9 is a 20-bedded...
-
London, United Kingdom Charing Cross Hospital Full timeJob overview Are you looking to start your band 5 career or would you like the chance of a new challenge in a collaborative and exciting specialty? If so, we have full time and part time permanent positions with a mixture of long days and nights, Monday - Sunday within our cardiothoracic ward here at Hammersmith Hospital. A9 is a 20-bedded...
-
London, United Kingdom Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Full timeJob summary 12 Month Secondment An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12 month secondment in the Specialist Ambulatory Services and Medical Specialities Directorates for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking leader to join our friendly team as an Outpatient Matron at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital. If you are passionate about patient care and...
-
London, United Kingdom Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Full timeJob overview 12 Month Secondment An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12 month secondment in the Specialist Ambulatory Services and Medical Specialities Directorates for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking leader to join our friendly team as an Outpatient Matron at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital. If you are passionate about patient care and...
-
London, United Kingdom Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Full time12 Month Secondment An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12 month secondment in the Specialist Ambulatory Services and Medical Specialities Directorates for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking leader to join our friendly team as an Outpatient Matron at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital. If you are passionate about patient care and wish to influence...
-
London, United Kingdom Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Full time12 Month Secondment An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12 month secondment in the Specialist Ambulatory Services and Medical Specialities Directorates for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking leader to join our friendly team as an Outpatient Matron at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital. If you are passionate about patient care and wish to...
-
London, United Kingdom Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Full time12 Month Secondment An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12 month secondment in the Specialist Ambulatory Services and Medical Specialities Directorates for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking leader to join our friendly team as an Outpatient Matron at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital. If you are passionate about patient care and wish to...
-
Matron
2 weeks ago
London, United Kingdom Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full timeMatron for Emergency Medicine and Integrated Care Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust is a large teaching hospital based on two sites in the heart of London, caring for people with a range of illnesses. We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative leader who will help support us through the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. We are...
-
Ward Matron
2 months ago
London, United Kingdom Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Full timeDue to internal promotion, we have an exciting leadership opportunity within the Trauma Directorate. Are you passionate about leading and developing your team to facilitate and maintain high quality patient care? Is making a difference and facilitating excellent patient care one of your key drivers? Great Matrons have a strong sense of ownership of their...
-
Ward Matron
4 weeks ago
London, United Kingdom Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Full timeDue to internal promotion, we have an exciting leadership opportunity within the Trauma Directorate. Are you passionate about leading and developing your team to facilitate and maintain high quality patient care? Is making a difference and facilitating excellent patient care one of your key drivers? Great Matrons have a strong sense of ownership of their...
-
Ward Matron
2 weeks ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Full timeDue to internal promotion, we have an exciting leadership opportunity within the Trauma Directorate.Are you passionate about leading and developing your team to facilitate and maintain high quality patient care? Is making a difference and facilitating excellent patient care one of your key drivers?Great Matrons have a strong sense of ownership of their wards...
-
Matron
2 weeks ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full timeMatron for Emergency Medicine and Integrated CareChelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust is a large teaching hospital based on two sites in the heart of London, caring for people with a range of illnesses. We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative leader who will help support us through the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.We are...
-
Matron for Burns
3 weeks ago
London, United Kingdom Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full timeMatron for Burns, Band 8a **Site**: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, Chelsea **Our offer and commitment to you**: Our team is motivated, committed and creative; we want to constantly develop in order to provide the best care we can. We believe our staff should feel valued and proud of the work that they do. The Trusts newly developed values “Proud to...
-
Matron for Burns
2 weeks ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full timeMatron for Burns, Band 8aSite: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, ChelseaOur offer and commitment to you:Our team is motivated, committed and creative; we want to constantly develop in order to provide the best care we can.We believe our staff should feel valued and proud of the work that they do.The Trusts newly developed values "Proud to care" were created...
-
Matron for Surgery
6 days ago
London, United Kingdom Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full timeMatron for Surgery, Band 8a **Site**: West Middlesex University hospital, Isleworth **Our offer and commitment to you**: Our team is motivated, committed and creative; we want to constantly develop in order to provide the best care we can. We believe our staff should feel valued and proud of the work that they do. The Trusts newly developed values...
-
Clinical Matron
3 weeks ago
London, United Kingdom Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Full timeAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12 month secondment in the Specialist Ambulatory Services and Medical Specialities Directorates for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking leader to join our friendly team as an Outpatient Matron at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital. If you are passionate about patient care and wish to influence and develop nursing leaders...
-
Clinical Matron
3 weeks ago
London, United Kingdom Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Full timeAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12 month secondment in the Specialist Ambulatory Services and Medical Specialities Directorates for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking leader to join our friendly team as an Outpatient Matron at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital. If you are passionate about patient care and wish to influence and develop nursing leaders...
-
Clinical Matron
2 weeks ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Full timeAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12 month secondment in the Specialist Ambulatory Services and Medical Specialities Directorates for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking leader to join our friendly team as an Outpatient Matron at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital. If you are passionate about patient care and wish to influence and develop nursing leaders...
-
Senior Matron
2 weeks ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Full timeSenior Matron 8b Directorate of care of older adults, stroke, specialist medicine and palliative care: Due to reorganisation within the division a very exciting opportunity has been developed, The Senior Matron post is a new senior leadership post The post holder will work in collaboration with the matron team and the Head of Nursing to maintain high...
