University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS Integrated Care System, which is limited to:
Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS FT, South Central Ambulance Service, or Hampshire Hospitals FT.
The PICU Matron is responsible for:
Clinical Leadership - Providing clinical leadership, guidance and support to the nursing team to ensure the provision of high-quality care to patients in PICU
Staff Management - Managing the staffing levels on the unit, including recruitment, training and the retention of nurses. Providing guidance and support to the team and ensure staff members comply with policies and procedures.
Resource Management - Managing the allocation of resources and control of expenditure.
Quality assurance - Ensuring that the unit meets all relevant standards of care, including those set by UHS and regulatory bodies.
Communication - Maintaining effective communication with patients’ families, and staff members. Ensuring that everyone is well informed and up to date on latest developments in the unit.
Education and Training – Leading the strategy on education and training of staff. Providing assurance that all staff members are trained in the latest techniques and procedures and able to provide the best possible care to patients.
Risk Management – Identifying and managing potential risks to patients and staff members. Ensuring all risk management policies are followed and that any incidents are properly investigated, reported and actions taken to prevent them reoccurring.
Operational Management – To work as part of a team of matrons responsible for the operational running of Southampton Children’s Hospital.
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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As the Lead Matron for Southampton Children’s Hospital PICU, you will play a critical role in ensuring the highest quality care is provided to our young patients and their families. You will lead and manage a team of nurses and healthcare professionals to ensure they are trained and equipped to provide excellent care to our patients.
The ideal candidate will be a registered children’s nurse and will have:
Extensive experience in paediatric nursing, including several years in an PICU/critical care setting
Strong leadership and management skills, ability to inspire and motivate a team of nursing staff
Excellent communication skills, with ability to work collaboratively with MDT and patients and their families.
Ability to manage resources effectively and appropriately
Strong clinical skills, with the ability to make sound clinical judgments and decisions in a fast-paced high-pressure environment
Commitment to paediatric patient safety, quality improvement and evidence-based practice
Ability to provide mentorship and support to nursing staff, including training development and performance management.
You will be expected to provide innovative leadership working towards the Trust values of:
Patients First
Always Improving
Working Together
This advert closes on Thursday 13 Feb 2025