Job summary Job Summary: Through strong clinical leadership the Matron will support the Ward and Departmental Senior Nurses to promote excellence in nursing care to maintain and improve clinical standards. The post holder will ensure that all patients are treated with compassion, dignity and respect placing value on the diversity of the local community and beyond. He/she will promote best practice in the prevention of infection through ensuring a clean and safe environment, and that clinical practices are in accordance with Trust policy and best practice guidelines to minimise the risk of infection. The Matron's key responsibility is to ensure that the patient experience is of the highest quality inspiring patient and public confidence. This will be achieved through high visibility, accessibility and surveillance. The post holder will be expected to work clinically for an agreed 20% of their time and where required will be a specialist in their clinical area. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the implementation of the Matron's Charter in their area. The Directors, the General Managers and the Heads of Nursing lead each Directorate. The Matrons report directly to their Head of Nursing who has overarching responsibility for the operational management and strategic direction of nursing. Main duties of the job Through strong clinical leadership the Matron will support the Ward and Departmental Senior Nurses to promote excellence in nursing care to maintain and improve clinical standards. The post holder will ensure that all patients are treated with compassion, dignity and respect placing value on the diversity of the local community and beyond. He/she will promote best practice in the prevention of infection through ensuring a clean and safe environment, and that clinical practices are in accordance with Trust policy and best practice guidelines to minimise the risk of infection. The Matron's key responsibility is to ensure that the patient experience is of the highest quality inspiring patient and public confidence. This will be achieved through high visibility, accessibility and surveillance. The post holder will be expected to work clinically for an agreed 20% of their time and where required will be a specialist in their clinical area. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the implementation of the Matron's Charter in their area. The Directors, the General Managers and the Heads of Nursing lead each Directorate. The Matrons report directly to their Head of Nursing who has overarching responsibility for the operational management and strategic direction of nursing. About us Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations: Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream Date posted 13 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum plus HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 197-LC4377 Job locations University Hospital Lewisham High Street, Lewisham London London SE13 6LH Job description Job responsibilities We are seeking to recruit a dynamic motivated individual to join the Matron team at the LGT. The successful individual will have a pivotal role in delivering Trust Objectives and ensuring that the care delivered within this specialty reflects the Trust Vision and Values. The successful applicant will be an experienced registered nurse with a positive leadership style. If you are a dynamic, energetic, enthusiastic senior nurse we would love to hear from you. The role of the Matron will focus on the provision of high quality, visible, professional leadership, setting and maintaining standards of clinical excellence, improving outcomes and experiences for patients, families, carers as well as staff. The successful candidate must have the ability to provide positive leadership and development to the clinical teams and act as a role model in all they do. This person will be supported by a senior clinical and management team. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with all professional groups, offering the successful applicant the combination of specialist nursing with hands on care. We are keen to encourage applications from the widest variety of people. We want all suitable candidates to apply and we want to ensure that wedo hear from you if you can bring insights to the work of the Trust, if you are from a Black, Asian or other ethnic minority background, live with a disability (visible or not) or are LGBT. We also want to hear how you can help us to turn ideas into actions by understanding the Trust and how to make change happen. Job description Job responsibilities We are seeking to recruit a dynamic motivated individual to join the Matron team at the LGT. The successful individual will have a pivotal role in delivering Trust Objectives and ensuring that the care delivered within this specialty reflects the Trust Vision and Values. The successful applicant will be an experienced registered nurse with a positive leadership style. If you are a dynamic, energetic, enthusiastic senior nurse we would love to hear from you. The role of the Matron will focus on the provision of high quality, visible, professional leadership, setting and maintaining standards of clinical excellence, improving outcomes and experiences for patients, families, carers as well as staff. The successful candidate must have the ability to provide positive leadership and development to the clinical teams and act as a role model in all they do. This person will be supported by a senior clinical and management team. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with all professional groups, offering the successful applicant the combination of specialist nursing with hands on care. We are keen to encourage applications from the widest variety of people. We want all suitable candidates to apply and we want to ensure that wedo hear from you if you can bring insights to the work of the Trust, if you are from a Black, Asian or other ethnic minority background, live with a disability (visible or not) or are LGBT. We also want to hear how you can help us to turn ideas into actions by understanding the Trust and how to make change happen. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Registered nurse qualification Degree or equivalent clinical/advanced practice Minimum 5 years post registration Masters Degree or working towards A proven track record of operational service management at a senior level in an acute hospital environment, including staff management, financial management and change management. Desirable Evidence of post registration/ qualification Management/Leadership qualification Experience Essential Recent experience of working at Band 7 level or equivalent in an acute hospital setting Demonstrable previous success in leading and delivering change and performance with and through clinical teams, by engaging them in the strategic direction and delivery plans, establishing clear work priorities with them, delegating effectively, ensuring a capability to deliver, monitoring performance and giving feedback Leadership of clinical governance and patient safety Achievement of high quality patient care through evidence based clinical practice Management of finances within a budget, including delivery of cost improvements Management/Clinical Leadership experience Experience of successfully leading and implementing change A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled with a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority; Proven ability to analyse complex problems and to develop and successfully implement practical and workable solutions to address them; Ability to think and plan strategically, operationally and creatively and to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demands. A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled with a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful partnership working. A good understanding of the changing NHS environment Knowledge and Skills Essential Well-developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams, and have them understand the Trust's and your performance expectations; Ability to be intellectually flexible and to look beyond existing structures, ways of working, boundaries and organisations to produce more effective and innovative service delivery and partnerships Sound political judgement and astuteness in understanding and working with complex policy, and diverse interest groups, and common sense in knowing when to brief "up the line". A commitment to improving the services through an ability to sustain a clear performance focus on achieving demanding goals; Personal Qualities Essential Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with good listening skills; High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude; Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role Able to work with staff at all levels across the Trust Able to work a full range of hours including some weekend working, where indicated. Full time hours preferable but 'work-life balance arrangements will be considered Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Registered nurse qualification Degree or equivalent clinical/advanced practice Minimum 5 years post registration Masters Degree or working towards A proven track record of operational service management at a senior level in an acute hospital environment, including staff management, financial management and change management. Desirable Evidence of post registration/ qualification Management/Leadership qualification Experience Essential Recent experience of working at Band 7 level or equivalent in an acute hospital setting Demonstrable previous success in leading and delivering change and performance with and through clinical teams, by engaging them in the strategic direction and delivery plans, establishing clear work priorities with them, delegating effectively, ensuring a capability to deliver, monitoring performance and giving feedback Leadership of clinical governance and patient safety Achievement of high quality patient care through evidence based clinical practice Management of finances within a budget, including delivery of cost improvements Management/Clinical Leadership experience Experience of successfully leading and implementing change A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled with a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority; Proven ability to analyse complex problems and to develop and successfully implement practical and workable solutions to address them; Ability to think and plan strategically, operationally and creatively and to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demands. A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled with a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful partnership working. A good understanding of the changing NHS environment Knowledge and Skills Essential Well-developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams, and have them understand the Trust's and your performance expectations; Ability to be intellectually flexible and to look beyond existing structures, ways of working, boundaries and organisations to produce more effective and innovative service delivery and partnerships Sound political judgement and astuteness in understanding and working with complex policy, and diverse interest groups, and common sense in knowing when to brief "up the line". A commitment to improving the services through an ability to sustain a clear performance focus on achieving demanding goals; Personal Qualities Essential Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with good listening skills; High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude; Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role Able to work with staff at all levels across the Trust Able to work a full range of hours including some weekend working, where indicated. Full time hours preferable but 'work-life balance arrangements will be considered 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Address University Hospital Lewisham High Street, Lewisham London London SE13 6LH Employer's website https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)