Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 8 Clinical Matron post in PEOC (Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre) Operating Theatres. This is a key leadership role within the surgical care group. The post holder will provide professional leadership and management of 5 orthopaedic theatres with responsibility and accountability for the provision of the highest standard of clinical care. The post holder will have high levels of decision making and clinical judgement with extensive experience in the provision of care in the pre and perioperative setting.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients stay healthy when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have clinical and managerial responsibility for a defined clinical portfolio at the Trust. The Matron will also have a defined set of relevant requirements specific for the core area of responsibility defined by the Divisional Nurses. The post holder will report directly to the Divisional Nurses.
The post holder will be accountable for ensuring the highest standard of clinical care is provided within the relevant division. They will be easily identifiable to clients and users, provide strong, visible leadership and have the appropriate level of authority to provide support, advice, and assistance required by patients, their families, and carers. The key focus will be on Patient/Client Safety, Patient Experience, user engagement, quality care, and Clinical Outcomes.
The post holder will have lead clinical responsibility for supporting the Divisional Nurses in activities relating to the delivery of high-quality services, including involvement in maintaining activity levels, managing service pressures & patient flow, and maintaining the highest standards of care. They will lead on delegated projects on behalf of the Divisional Nurses. They will provide support to the Divisional Nurses for day-to-day operational issues and deputise as deemed appropriate.
The post holder will have direct access to the Divisional Nurses for advice, support development, and professional guidance and will play an active part in the professional networks within the organisation.
Working Pattern: Full Time 37.5 hours per week
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Person Specification
General Requirements
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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