South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Matron for the Head & Neck Directorate at South Tyneside & Sunderland Foundation Trust.
The Matron is a core member of the directorate & divisional team responsible for the delivery of the trust objectives for safety, quality, and experience. The Matron has responsibility for the implementation of robust systems and processes that ensure there is continuing improvement in the quality and productivity of the service provided to patients; a key role being to maintain the safety of patients and staff.
The Matron provides a visible, accessible leadership presence across the directorate promoting a culture of learning and sharing good practice in relation to clinical risk, patient safety, and patient experience.
Main Duties of the Job
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills and have experience of effective operational management, leading clinical development, and managing change. The post holder must have evidence of proactive multidisciplinary working and possess communication and organisational skills with evidence of a degree qualification and ongoing professional development.
An interest in Head & Neck, which includes ENT and Oral & Maxillofacial Services and/or previous experience is desirable.
Contact Information
If you feel you have the required skills to undertake this post and would like more information, please contact:
Barbara Goodfellow, Head of Nursing Tel 0191 5656256 ext. 42243 or email barbara.goodfellow3@nhs.net
About Us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award-winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation, and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness, and civility and promote a compassionate, caring, and positive culture/work environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, and in particular those from under-represented groups. Looking after our workforce's health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high-quality education, training, career progression, and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support, and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job Responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
The Matron will ensure at all times that the patient is at the centre of all our actions and act as a role model for clinical staff.
The Matron has 24-hour accountability for the wards/departments/areas in their Directorate for the efficient and effective operational management of the nursing workforce, guaranteeing provision of high-quality evidence-based nursing practice which will be delivered within hospital, community, and outreach settings.
The Matron will provide strong clinical leadership within the services and be highly visible and accessible to patients. Leading by example, the Matron will drive up standards of clinical care. They should have the responsibility and authority to get the essential components of care right for patients: clean wards and departments, quality care, ensuring patients are treated with dignity and respect, resolving problems for patients and relatives, and ensuring high standards are maintained and delivered throughout the services. They will have a particular responsibility to support the development of Clinical Governance and Service Improvement, to modernise patient services and ensure the active involvement of patients and carers in the way services are developed, delivered, and evaluated.
The Matron will contribute to identifying and managing issues of poor performance, risk, and complaints. The Matron will promote and share best practice and encourage personal development.
In undertaking the duties for this post the post holder must comply with the NMC Code.
The Matron will uphold and ensure Trust nursing values are implemented and monitored to provide assurance that nursing/clinical staff behave in a professional manner.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* First level NMC Registered Nurse (Adult) (RN Child for paediatric roles, RM for Midwifery).
* Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree.
* Masters level study, or equivalent specialist study/experience.
* Recognised management or leadership qualification or relevant experience.
* Masters degree or working towards in relevant associated subject.
Experience
* Clinically credible with significant experience at senior nurse level in a relevant setting.
* Ability to manage conflict in the clinical environment.
* Experience of managing a clinical team including human resources management.
* Experience of managing difficult and complex personnel/people situations.
* Experience of policy critique and writing to ensure fit for purpose.
* Experience of successful budget management and evidence of achieving financial targets.
* Experience of leading and delivering significant programmes of change within an NHS setting.
* Experience of undertaking root cause analysis.
Skills and Knowledge
* Competent in IT skills and ability to operate Windows programmes and Microsoft Office.
* Evidence of participating in clinical audit.
* Knowledge of NHS Policies and strategies.
* Excellent presentation skills.
* Excellent verbal briefing and communication skills.
* Able to command respect of multi-disciplinary teams.
* Knowledge and experience of using project planning IT programmes and tools.
* Knowledge of and ability to utilise LEAN techniques.
Physical Skills
* Travel between sites and off-site meetings as required.
* Ability to work flexible hours as well as support for major incidents.
* Able to participate in an on-call rota.
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.
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