Modern Matron Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced senior nurse to join the Cardiothoracic Surgical department, as the job share Senior Matron. The department has 58 beds, including 4 high dependency beds and a private ward, which cares for elective adult thoracic and cardiac surgical patients. 

Closing date: 06/05/2024

Interview date: 17/05/2024

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a Senior Matron with evidence of team leadership in senior nursing roles, and excellent communication skills. The role will involve providing expert clinical leadership, effective team management and staff development for 3 surgical wards, in addition to clinical leadership for surgical specialist teams including DOSA. You will act as a professional role model to your team in delivering the highest standards in patient care. The candidate must have substantial experience in cardiothoracic nursing in a leadership role, including critical care, and have proven evidence of self-development and innovation.

As an experienced nurse you will be working at the leading edge of cardiothoracic practice in a fast-paced clinical setting. If you are looking to develop your career in cardiothoracic nursing, this is your chance to join a friendly and supportive team at Harefield Hospital.

Working for our organisation

All staff will commit to:

Act with honesty and integrity at all times Demonstrate respect for others and value diversity Focus on the patient and internal and external customer at all times Make an active contribution to developing the service Learn from and share experience and knowledge Keep others informed of issues of importance and relevance Consciously review mistakes and successes to improve performance Act as ambassadors for the directorate and the Trust Be aware of the impact of their own behaviour on others Be discreet and aware of issues requiring confidentiality

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Full Job Description Attached

Role Overview

The post holder will be a professional role model and leader, for the nursing staff within the surgical wards, Surgical Discharge team, Wound care team, Practice Education team, DOSA/FFS, ANP practitioners, and temporary staffing office. A close, effective and efficient liaison will be promoted between these teams ensuring that the diverse needs of patients and staff are met by delivery of a co-ordinated and efficient service.  The post holder will act as a resource for the multi-professional team, ensuring that the needs and views of the patient and their families contribute to the development of the service. To be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of all nursing staff and other support staff employed within these teams ( ward clerks, health care assistants, administrators).  To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified within the Harefield Heart and Lung directorate. To provide a clear focus for clinical leadership, providing a highly visible and authoritative presence and be responsible for ensuring the delivery of the highest standard of care, working with stakeholders to develop a nursing vision for the future To work with the Nurse Recruitment Lead to ensure that recruitment and retention of staff within the departments is optimised. To play a major role in the continuous development of the Trust as a senior member of the Surgical teams and directorate nursing management team. To ensure that Infection Prevention and Control is an integral part of service delivery in Surgical care and all infection control policies are being adhered to. To participate in the Senior Nurse on call rota for the hospital, pro rota.

Person specification

Education and qualifications

Essential criteria

MSc or MSc (working towards/commenced) Post Graduate qualifications Recognised teaching/mentorship certification Leadership / management qualification, or equivalent experience

Desirable criteria

Advanced Life Support

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria

•Post registration experience in a senior nursing post including shift leading and performance management responsibility •Evidence of advanced clinical skills in cardiothoracic nursing •Experience in initiating change and management of change •Experience managing a budget

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

•Proven evidence of leadership in multi-professional teams •Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/committees •Able to demonstrate a working knowledge in standard setting and quality management •Evidence of applying current research to practice

Guy’s and St Thomas’ celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study’s at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity , gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.

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