Job Summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to come and join the surgical and anaesthetic clinical care group. The care group is looking to recruit a Surgical Matron to cover our ophthalmology, Dental, ENT, and other outpatient-based areas. We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a background in the relevant area who has a substantial background in leadership at an 8A level. You will be responsible for day-to-day leadership and management as well as some inpatient bed management within the care group. You will be supported in the role by a head of nursing to assist you in your personal growth and development alongside department/service improvement plans. You should have sound experience in governance, rota management, and astute budget management.
Main Duties of the Job
This post requires a real commitment to the principles of devolution of decision-making to clinical teams, working closely with the Specialty Clinical Lead and Specialty Manager. The post holder will provide visible, accessible leadership to all clinical areas within their given area of responsibility. The post holder will ensure that the professional aspects of nursing within the wards and departments are adhered to and provide senior nursing support to the Specialty as required. The post holder will provide leadership and support in the delivery of the Clinical Nurse Specialist agenda. The post holder will support the Divisional team in the delivery of patient flow within the Division and support the delivery of clinical care pathways to ensure efficiency and productivity, thus delivering safe, effective care. The post holder will support the delivery of the NHS constitutional standards that apply to the Division and support the Director of Nursing, Surgery on improving the quality of the patient experience.
About Us
We're an organisation that is getting better and better, and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with. We're no longer in special measures; we've opened two new theatres at our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH); and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal.
We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We're campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen's and get rid of corridor care.
Our patients are benefitting from our Women's Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub in Hornchurch. These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and are providing an extra 88,000 scans a year.
The majority of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.
We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record that will be transformative for our staff and beneficial for our patients.
Date Posted: 10 April 2025
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 8b
Salary: £67,950 to £78,028 a year per annum inclusive
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: 162-6971-KK
Job Locations: Surgery Management, Romford, RM7 0AG
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
* MSc in relevant subject (evidence of working towards)
Desirable
* Teaching/coaching qualification
* Management qualification
Skills/Abilities
Essential
* Proven experience in surgical services at a senior level Band 8a or substantial experience at band 7 level
* Effective leadership skills
Desirable
* Experience of change management
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Surgery Management, Romford, RM7 0AG
Employer's Website: Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
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