We are looking to recruit a forward thinking, highly motivated and experienced nurse leader who will champion a high level of professional standards and excellence within the division. This post covers Gynaecology Ward, Gynaecology Outpatients Department and Breast Services at our Clatterbridge site. The post holder will work across Arrowe Park Hospital and Clatterbridge Hospital sites.
As a Matron you will be highly visible and accessible to patients, visitors and staff and will focus on improving the fundamental and essential aspects of care.
The role will be overseeing the quality of care within the Gynaecology and Breast Services. You will be working alongside Consultants, Advance Nurse Practitioners, Senior Nursing managers and Specialists' Nurses.
The successful applicant will have worked in a leadership role at band 7 or above. Training and development opportunities will be offered and bespoke to individual needs.
Main duties of the job
* Set and monitor clinical and non-clinical standards as and when required, take action to ensure high quality patient focus service in line with operational plan.
* Work in partnership with Senior Sisters/Charge Nurses/Clinical Leaders to ensure the delivery of quality care, holding individuals and teams to account for performance against key indicators.
* To present as a dynamic, innovative and enthusiastic role model providing leadership, guidance and advice on both operational, clinical and professional issues.
* Ensure ward/clinical areas comply with national standards of cleanliness for NHS.
* Empower and motivate team members to maximise their skills, knowledge and potential, with particular reference to the Chief Nursing Officers 10 commitments and the Trust's Nursing, Midwifery and AHP workforce strategy.
* Lead service development ensuring the best use of all resources using effective benchmarking systems.
* Work in partnership with ADN, Divisional Managers and Clinical Directors to ensure national and local priorities and standards are met.
* To facilitate and lead in a positive, flexible and strategic manner.
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
* First level nurse: part 1 of NMC register or HCPC registered
* Hold relevant degree and working towards master's level
* Holds a relevant teaching and assessing qualification
* On-going professional development with documented evidence
Desirable
* Speciality specific qualification
* Management qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Desirable
* Experience of business planning or project management
* Experience of leading people through change
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Knowledge and application of professional nursing issues
* Commitment to service developments and quality
Essential
* Enthusiastic/self-confident
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to establish relationships
* Evidence of: report writing, leading workshops, presentation skills, negotiating skills
* Able to analyse information and problem solve effectively
* Interpersonal skills
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
* Significant post-registration experience in a leadership position
* Demonstrable clinical experience within the relevant area
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Reputation for setting and maintaining high standards of nursing/clinical care
* Evidence of ability to manage change effectively
* Evidence of innovation in practice
* Extensive experience as an assessor/mentor
* Evidence of participation in audit and research
* Experience of resource management
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Arrowe Park Hospital
Arrowe Park Road
Upton
CH49 5PE
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