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An experienced, motivated and independently-minded individual, the post holder will adhere to the principles of the CHFT four pillars at all times, adopting a values-led ‘can do’ leadership style within a climate of change and uncertainty to implement and manage the plans and performance, quality, care and compassion of the nursing service within the Division. The Matron will work under the direction of the Associate Director of Nursing and professional leadership of the Associate Director of Nursing (and where applicable, Head of Midwifery). Reporting to the Head Nurse, the post holder is expected to support the senior leadership team by ensuring that optimum quality of care and clinical excellence is achieved and maintained across a range of wards and departments by working collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical teams, patients, patient representatives, relatives and carers.
* The Matron will ensure that operational plans and performance are closely managed, by proactively leading and providing solutions to resolve difficult operational issues, in accordance with agreed Trust objectives, targets, quality standards and resource constraints.
* The Matron will have managerial experience in leading teams, and will possess leadership skills to deal competently with difficult issues ensuring that policy is implemented and performance managed on behalf of the Directorate senior leadership team. The post holder will implement patient-centred clinical and nursing operational strategy and plans, ensuring that systems and processes are in place to comply with relevant legislation and governance requirements.
* As a member of the Directorate and Divisional management team, the Matron contributes to strategic direction and policy setting for the Division, forming an essential two-way communications link between the Division and staff in the Directorate, ensuring that key messages, team brief etc. are shared and discussed.
* The post holder will work effectively and efficiently with fellow Matrons, Service managers and Senior Nurses to deliver quality services for patients.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah Wilson Job title: Head Nurse Email address: sarah.wilson2@cht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07557157096
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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