Job Overview The James Paget Hospital is located directly alongside the beautiful Norfolk coastline and provides care to a population of 230,000 residents of Great Yarmouth and Waveney and we have an amazing opportunity for a senior nurse ready to take the next step in their career pathway. The Corporate Matron position is pivotal to leading and influencing excellence in patient care and professional practice. It is integral to delivery of the strategic vision for the Trust and how we shape and grow services that are responsive to the changing needs of the local population, healthcare arena and exciting expansions and developments in clinical practice. The post holder will have responsibility for working collaboratively with MDT colleagues to lead, direct and centralise the various functions that enable us to deliver exceptional outcomes for patients and staff in relation to covid vaccinations, staff testing and patients in our hospital at home pathways. If you have a passion for making a difference to patient care and staff health and wellbeing and can see your talent and potential as a positive contribution to the Corporate Nursing team, or would just like to know a bit more about the role, please contact Claire Ward, Corporate Lead Nurse claire.wardjpaget.nhs.uk Main duties of the job The post holder will provide clinical, managerial and professional leadership to nursing / AHP staff at all levels within their area of responsibility ensuring that patient care is delivered to a high standard. The post holder will be responsible for the on-going safe and effective delivery for their designated portfolio to ensure the attainment of quality and clinical performance indicators concerned with nursing and midwifery practice and the wider context of patient care delivery. The post holder will work collaboratively with the Corporate Lead Nurse and Deputy Director of Nursing to ensure all relevant nursing and midwifery / AHP measures/indicators are robustly monitored, and effective governance arrangements are in place to ensure that patients consistently receive a good experience that meets all relevant aspects of the CQC key Lines of Enquiry. The post holder will be responsible for leading on service and professional developments, working in close liaison with the Corporate Lead Nurse and Deputy Director of Nursing and Divisional clinical teams to ensure all developments are considered and contribute to the wider aims of the Trust’s 5 Year Strategy and the underpinning suite of strategies. Working for our organisation Working for the James Paget University Hospital is a fantastic opportunity to grow and develop your leadership talent and make a difference to the way patient care is delivered. Everything we do in the Trust is enshrined in our Values and Behaviours and as a Matron you will have first hand experience of being able to influence and enhance standards of patient care and professional practice. Norfolk is a wonderful place to live and provides many opportunities to maintain a healthy lifestyle in close distance to the city of Norwich, the Norfolk Boards and the beautiful Norfolk and Suffolk coastlines. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Main responsibilities include providing visible leadership for the portfolio of responsibility and across the Trust, acting as a positive role model, using influencing skills and being an ambassador for excellence in patient care. Supporting staff to achieve best possible outcomes for patients and achieving all components of the nursing practice assurance framework. Additionally, providing pastoral support to staff ensuring health and well being is promoted at all times. Taking responsibility for best use of financial resources. Contributing to transformation programmes and facilitating innovations. Person specification Education And Qualifications Essential criteria Registered Nurse First Degree or relevant experience Evidence of on-going CPD at relevant level Leadership qualification or equivalent experience Management diploma or equivalent experience Desirable criteria Masters degree or working towards Expereince and knowledge Essential Criteria Extensive post registration experience Extensive experience and knowledge of national, regional and local vision for nursing practice Experience of managing staff Positive outcomes from change management within acute inpatient/outpatient Experience of working with IT systems Desirable criteria Experience of business planning Essential Criteria Skills, abilities and competencies Good understanding of CQC fundamentals and NHS performance targets Developed decision making skills Positive problem solving skills Aware of broader issues in relation to areas of responsibility Participate and lead MDTs Strong negotiating skills Lead through empowerment, ability to build relationships, lead, address and participate in public forums, calm and confident, motivated, enthusiastic, motivating The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recognises the requirement to promote health and reduce ill-health. The Trust is committed to the principles of improving working lives through a number of initiatives such as job share, flexible working and the development of a culture of openness and transparency. The Trust is committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. ‘Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England' Tier 2 Sponsorship : We are pleased to consider applicants who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK but it is unlikely that we would be able to appoint if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled UK/Right to work candidate is available. Applying for entry clearance into the UK, must provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement. Please check your account regularly under “My Applications” to view the progress of your applications. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. In submitting an application form, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Please note that should we experience a high level of interest in this post, the vacancy may be closed prior to the stated closing date.