Situated within beautiful gardens and grounds, the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) is a leading national centre of excellence, providing adult person-centred services that span the entire care pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care, for people with complex Neuro-disability and their families, underpinned by a strong research and education framework. We are committed to investing in and strengthening our senior nursing team in order to provide the best possible care and services to our patients and residents. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, driven, dynamic nurse leader to join our senior nursing leadership team. As Matron of the Brain Injury Service (BIS), you will be responsible and accountable for the provision of person-centred patient care through role modelling strong clinical leadership to nursing teams across 2 units in the Brain Injury Service both of which are led by a senior nurse ward manager. Closing date for applications: 27/02/2025 The Brain Injury Service encompasses two clinical pathways: Complex Rehabilitation and Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness (PDOC) assessment and disability management. Our BIS units provide values-based, goal-orientated rehab for people following severe brain injury. Our Complex Rehabilitation programme is patient-centred and endeavours to work on self-directed goals where the patient is able. You will have the support of and work closely with our other four Matrons who cover the following services: Ventilation and Complex Respiratory Service Neuro-behavioral Service Young Adults Service Specialist Nursing Home We are proud of our gold accreditation as “ Leaders in Safeguarding” as the first healthcare provider in England to achieve this prestigious award and our recent achievement of becoming the first independent hospital in the UK to be awarded the international nursing designation of ‘Pathway to Excellence We have a passion for learning and development and supporting our staff through their career journey within the RHN. We have many in house and external services which all our employees have access to which include our organisational development team who offer a vast range of training opportunities. What we can offer you: Free counselling and therapy sessions and other mental wellbeing support through our partner CIC Wellbeing Get involved in our free on-site wellbeing programs, including weekly yoga, and monthly pottery club (we are the UK’s only hospital with its own kiln) Financial support services such as low-interest loans and help with savings accounts through our partnership with London Capital Credit Union Join our wellbeing networks to connect with people in our hospital; we have a Pride network, Women’s network, and our Race Equality network. We also have heritage events to celebrate the diversity of our workforce – most recently we had a South East Asian celebration. Free on-site parking (rare in London) More benefits: Cycle2Work scheme, tech purchase support scheme, Blue Light Card discounts, and more. How we work and behave – with each other, patients, relatives and others is a vital ingredient which makes the RHN stand out as a provider of services to people affected by brain injury. Our values come from within the organisation and reflect our desire to meet the complex needs of people with profound disabilities arising from acquired brain injury. Those values are: Seeing the whole person Willingness to learn Delivery on promises Honesty and Integrity How we do what we do is underpinned by the concept of individualised care – ensuring that everything we do is truly personalised in all areas, running through all that we do. Person specification: Essential (E) and Desirable (D) Qualifications: First level Registered Nurse with current registration on the NMC register E First degree in relevant subject or post-registration qualification in Specialist Practice that is relative to the role E Evidence of continuing professional development at degree level or equivalent. E Master’s Degree or demonstrated commitment of working towards one D Relevant management/leadership qualification or evidenced experience. E Knowledge and Experience: Extensive post-registration experience at ward and department level in a Neuro or Neuro-disability setting and/or in a medical nursing environment, including but not limited to experience of complex long-term conditions, and the acutely unwell patient. E Experience working in a neuro-rehabilitation setting D Experience of working in a MDT. E Experience of delivering clinical supervision and evidence of clinical audit. E Evidence of astute financial awareness to inform clinical decisions without compromising patient care, e.g. ordering specialist equipment etc. E A demonstrable commitment to team and MDT work. E A demonstrable commitment to evidence based practice and undertaking and supporting Nursing research. E Have an understanding of the National Service Frameworks for patients with long term conditions and the ability to apply this in care delivery. E Understanding of specific Rehabilitation Outcomes tools and UK-ROC data, providing support, training and mentoring of staff for the effective data entry with respect to nursing inputs. D Ability to keep up to date with current best practice guidance, including the BSRM guidance and be able to apply where relevant to practise E Interested in applying and hearing from us? If you are interested in becoming part of the team to help and support our patients, we would welcome you to contact us to find out more about the role and would be happy to show you around our service and answer any questions you may have. For further information please contact Declan Lawlor, Senior Resourcing Advisor dlawlorrhn.org.uk or 07887 566017