The Matron is responsible for promoting the vision and values of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, demonstrating these values in their leadership and support to teams, and the deliverance of services.
Matrons are vital to delivering high quality care to patients and their relatives across the NHS and the wider health and care sector. They are instrumental in promoting high standards of clinical care, patient safety and experience, reducing health inequalities and promoting equality for all. They are instrumental in workforce retention and recruitment, staff education and development, compassionate, inclusive leadership and staff wellbeing.
The matron's role is the cornerstone of improving the quality of patient care. They do this through visible inclusive leadership and engagement with patients and families, frontline staff and senior management teams.
Matrons provide key assurance to the board, providing evidence that the organization is delivering safe care and supporting and developing staff to fulfil their roles.
Matrons will line manage the ward Sisters and support them to set, maintain and monitor standards of care and where necessary, take direct action to ensure patient safety and to promote high quality care.
They will contribute to the corporate objectives and development of the Trust agenda working as part of a triumvirate alongside the CSL and CSM.
Main duties of the job
The Matron is responsible for promoting the vision and values of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, demonstrating these values in their leadership and support to teams, and the deliverance of services.
Matrons are vital to delivering high quality care to patients and their relatives across the NHS and the wider health and care sector. They are instrumental in promoting high standards of clinical care, patient safety and experience, reducing health inequalities and promoting equality for all. They are instrumental in workforce retention and recruitment, staff education and development, compassionate, inclusive leadership and staff wellbeing.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts. The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London. There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* First level registered Nurse/Midwife (or relevant professional registration)
* An MSc level qualification in nursing or equivalent experience
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Leadership development programme /Working towards
* Management qualification/equivalent experience or willingness to work towards
Desirable
* Qualification in or evidence of experience in teaching mentoring and coaching
Experience
Essential
* Experience of standard setting and audit
* Understanding of operational nursing issues
* Understanding of current issues in nursing policy and practice
* Can articulate knowledge of current IPC Standards
* Experience leading nurse recruitment and retention
* Experience of managing a budget identifying cost pressures and implementing savings plans
* Evidence of embedding robust clinical and corporate policies and systems at local level
* Experience and evidence of leading and implementing change, demonstrating a broad knowledge of change management strategies
* Specific computer skills (ECDL or experience using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email)
* Experience working across professional boundaries
* Experience of teaching, presentation and report writing
* Demonstrable experience of leadership and management of a clinical team
Additional Criteria
Essential
* Demonstrable previous success in supporting and delivering change and performance with and through clinical teams
* Proven ability to analyse complex problems and to develop and successfully implement practical and workable solutions to address them
* Ability to think and plan strategically, tactically and creatively, and to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demands
* A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled with a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority
* A good understanding of the changing NHS environment
* Well-developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams
* Proven knowledge of Governance and risk management
* Proven ability to respond to and resolve complaints
* Proven leadership ability
* High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude
* Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
* Demonstrates ambition and clear personal career planning
* Able to undertake on call commitments/late matron
* Demonstrate clinical and managerial credibility with evidence of effective working relationships
* Experienced in the use of IT applications, specifically finance and ordering systems, email, Word and PowerPoint
* Ability to provide robust leadership by empowering and supporting staff
* Ability to critically analyse, interpret and evaluate data to formulate robust action plans
* Evidence of report writing and presentation skills
* Work under pressure, dealing with a complex range of competing priorities and agendas
* Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service
* Act in ways that support equality and diversity
* Ability to meet the demands / hours to fill the requirements of the role
* Able to prioritise and time manage own workload effectively and realistically
* Works flexibly to meet unpredictable demands
* Identifies and works with key stakeholders
* Demonstrate sound organisational skills with proven ability to deliver to targets and deadlines
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Petherton Hospital
Bernard Way
South Petherton
Somerset
TA13 5EF
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