Intermediate Care Ward Matron/Lead AHP
· Senior clinical and operational leadership of the Intermediate Care Wards and associated services, including our ward volunteer programme, as part of the CHIC Division leadership team
· Clinical leadership and management of the intermediate care wards and MDT model of care for our low acuity patients
This is a cross site/community post therefore the ability to travel between the sites is essential
The Matron/Lead AHP (Band 8a) will work collaboratively within the Senior Divisional/Nursing/Therapy teams to ensure that National, Regional and Trust strategies are developed and implemented at a local level.
The Matron/lead AHP will promote the vision and values of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, leading by example and ensuring that they demonstrate those values in their leadership behaviours and how we support our teams and deliver our services.
The Matron/Lead AHP will have established leadership skills that motivate, empower and inspire others to promote evidence-based quality service for patients. They will lead a successful and motivated team within the clinical unit and contribute to recruitment initiatives advising on workforce planning and supporting the development of new ways of working.
The Matron/Lead AHP will be an expert Practitioner who is easily identifiable, visible and accessible to staff, patients and relatives.
Participation in the Senior Manager on call rota.
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £30 a year.
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This advert closes on Thursday 27 Mar 2025
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