An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational, passionate, dynamic and innovative senior nurse to join our fantastic team as Matron within Integrated Medicine. This is a 6-month secondment to cover maternity leave.
We are looking for an exceptional individual who is passionate about leading the team to deliver safe, effective clinical care to patients thus making a positive difference to the patient's experience. As Matron you will ensure that all services are delivered in line with agreed performance, financial and government objectives whilst ensuring the workforce are professionally led and managed in order to develop a highly motivated and empowered teams.
The Matron is part of the leadership team within the directorate, and we are looking to recruit a motivated and experienced leader who can bring enthusiasm and energy to the role.
Main duties of the job
The Matron is a core member of the Care Group team responsible for the delivery of the aims and objectives for patient safety, quality, and experience across the Care Group.
This is a key role to help us develop our future services as care moves close to the patient in their community and as acute and specialty services are further developed. Clinical leadership is central to our future models of care and redesign of clinical care pathways. The role will cover the following areas, Dermatology, Rheumatology, IBD service and Gastro ward. If you can rise to this challenge, then we want to hear from you.
The post holder will need to provide specialist clinical knowledge and expertise in their related field. They will be a driver of qualitative, innovative, productive, safe evidence based nursing care which promotes best practice and bestoutcomes for patients.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
* As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
* We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
* We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
* We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
* As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
* Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
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What do we stand for?
* Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
* Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
* Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS& TRAINING
Essential
* Registered Nurse
* Relevant Degree or equivalent
* Evidence of further professional, academic, business or management study
Desirable
* Relevant Masters or Equivalent
* Post-registration clinical course
* Certification or qualification in Teaching
EXPERIENCE
Essential
* Experience at Senior Nurse/Midwife level e.g. specialist nurse or ward/team management
* Proven experience evidence of successful operational and budget management
* Proven experience in the implementation and monitoring of quality improvement
* Demonstrable experience of improving patient experience
* Demonstrable experience of improving patient safety
* Experience with working within a cardiology service
Desirable
* Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary Nursing and Midwifery workforce changes
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
* Has excellent standard of written and verbal communication skills
* Has excellent interpersonal skills able to build good working relationships with staff and patents
* Evidence of being able to successfully collaborate with multidisciplinary team
* Is well organised and able to prioritise own workload effectively, delivering to deadlines
* Able to confidently use a range of software to communicate and present (e.g. Office functions)
* Has experience of successfully leading teams
* Has experience of managing change and understands the principles of successful change management
* Has experience of external collaborative working and understanding of the challenges of providing seamless patient care
* Has supportive and empathetic approach to both patients and staff
* Able to manage self and others during tension or conflict
* Has mature outlook and is able to deal with issues in a confidential non- judgmental way
* Is conversant with best practice people management methods
* Is self-motivated and able to motivate others
Desirable
* Able to successfully negotiate with and influence others
* Can step back to see the 'bigger picture'
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
* Able to travel to other sites and off site as necessary
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
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