Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen, following internal promotion, for an emerging leader to fulfil the role of a Band 8a Ward Matron. We are looking for a dynamic and compassionate nurse leader committed to the highest standards of care/patient experience, improvement and innovation. Providing operational ward management and strategic direction for the Spinal Cord Injury Centre and Rehabilitation Ward and associated services. LSCIC boasts having one of the shortest lengths of stay in the UK for people rehabilitating after a Spinal Cord Injury and The Jubilee Rehabilitation Ward, a national centre of excellence, is presently undergoing substantial transformation in the way it delivers its services to our patients.
You would be joining a dynamic and diverse team of specialists to enhance, develop and promote excellent working practices, as well as to contribute to the Trust values, aims and objectives, all while working towards achieving an outstanding CQC rating.
This role will enable you to use your considerable leadership skills and clinical knowledge to take a leading role in supporting the large nursing teams to ensure they get the most out of their team's collective knowledge and skills. This role presents an excellent opportunity to use RNOH's internal leadership pathway for your personal and professional development.
We offer free parking on site and a range of staff benefits.
Main duties of the job
* To provide the operational ward management and strategic direction for the Spinal Cord Injury Centre and Rehabilitation Ward and associated services.
* 24-hour responsibility for overseeing expert nursing practice and care delivery and facilitate the strategic development of the Spinal Cord Injury Centre.
* Will be a highly visible autonomous practitioner who is a proactive leader, acts as a clinical resource, and ensures the sustainable delivery of high standards of nursing care.
* Responsibility for exploring current practice, identifying areas for development, and planning the appropriate change strategy utilizing the most up-to-date evidence-based practices and using the appropriate evaluation tools to monitor the outcomes.
* Responsible for the quality of the patient's environment and lead on facilitating changes that improve the inpatient experience.
* Responsible for coordinating and making effective use of staff, facilitating with the clinical nurse educators a program to supervise staff and ensure adequate provision of specialist training is maintained.
* Oversee the management of the wards and associated services' resources effectively and efficiently, participate in budget setting, and manage the delegated budget accordingly.
* Integrate with the MDT to facilitate admissions and discharges of patients under the care of the Consultants/specialists.
About us
RNOH Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world-leading neuro-musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world-leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training, and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the trust. RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world's most complex and innovative care to our patients. RNOH is rated good by the CQC and covers two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility. For more information, please access the following link: RNOH Website.
Date posted
09 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£59,490 to £66,239 a year per annum inclusive of HCAs
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
392-RNOH-1199
Job locations
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, HA7 4LP
Employer details
Employer name: Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Address: Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, HA7 4LP
Employer's website: RNOH Website
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