The Matron will have a highly visible, accessible, and authoritative presence in the clinical areas to which patients, their families and others can turn to for assistance, advice and support.
Work in partnership with Lead Clinician of Critical Care, Service Manager and Head of Professions and Quality Critical Care to develop and lead the Critical Care Services
Acts as an expert resource to own area when assessing Critical Care patients.
To be an expert Critical Care qualified nurse.
Provides clinical and managerial supervision to senior nursing staff in Critical Care and act as mentor and coach to other nurses across the Trust, as appropriate.
To provide a visible leadership presence in all clinical areas, be highly accessible to staff, helping them develop the skills needed to set and maintain high clinical standards.
In partnership with senior nursing staff, develop and implement specialist departmental nursing policies, ensuring staff are compliant in their use.
Support the Director of Nursing in the development of the Nursing Vision & Strategy.
Deputise for the Divisional Head of Nursing as appropriate.
To attend regular bed meetings, providing data to ensure timely management of patient flow. Respond appropriately in times of crisis and during major incidents.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Please see attached a full job description which outlines the details of the role and responsibilities.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today, we look forward to your application!
This advert closes on Thursday 17 Apr 2025