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Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
About
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.
CLCH is both the largest community healthcare organisation in London and the first in the capital to be awarded NHS Trust status. As such, CLCH is at the forefront of changing the way healthcare services are provided to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients. Over 3,000 community health professionals and staff provide community and in-patient services to over 900,000 local people.
Community healthcare is our focus and our passion. We champion the role of community health professionals to make sure our patients get great care closer to home.
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Key details
Location
SiteLangley House, WatfordTownWatfordPostcodeWD25 9FGMajor / Minor RegionLondon
Contract type & working pattern
ContractPermanentHours37.5 hours per week
* Full time
* Flexible working
Salary
Salary£55,877 - £62,626 Per Annum, inclusive of HCASSalary periodYearlyGrade(Band 8a)
Specialty
Main areaModern Matron
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.
We are rated Good by the Care Quality Commission and are ranked among top NHS employers. Community healthcare is our focus and our passion. We champion the role of community health professionals to make sure our patients get great care closer to home.
Job Overview
Are you looking for a change and a new challenge? Do you want to be part of developing high quality, integrated multi-disciplinary In-patient care and rehabilitation for Hertfordshire residents?
Hi I'm Cheryl Ali, Clinical Service Manager for Inpatient Units In Herts and I am looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Nurse to join my senior leadership team. As the modern matron, you will support me; provide leadership, deliver on and monitor standards and support and drive innovations for the two rehabiliatation units at Langely House in Watford.
This Modern Matron posts supports both Midway (28 bedded general rehab unit) and Holywell (20 bedded stroke and neurological rehab unit), and the postholder will work very closely with the Head of Service, Clinical Service Manager, Clinical Lead Therapists and Ward Managers to develop the services, looking at new ways of working and implementing change to further enhance staff, patient and family experience.
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The Matron will play a key role as part of the Management and Leadership of Bedded Rehab Services, in conjunction with the Clinical Lead Therapists, Clinical Service Manager and the Head of Service in delivering on and monitoring standards, ensuring the delivery of quality care.
The post-holder will be accountable for the provision of effective professional nursing leadership and pro-active nursing resource management for the Units. As an experienced practitioner, the post-holder will be expected to create an environment of continuous quality improvement and professional development, ensuring that the delivery of care is regularly reviewed and that service developments are implemented when necessary.
The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring the implementation of the Matrons Charter and hence will promote best practice in the prevention of infection, through ensuring a clean and safe environment and that clinical practices are in accordance with Trust policy, and best practice guidelines to minimise the risk of infection.
Responsibilities will also include contributing to the delivery of the Key Performance Indicators and all key strategic activities and developments. This will be supported by high quality communications with all groups of staff. The Nursing Ward Manager, who will report directly and be managed by the Matron.
Working for our organisation
Just as we care about our patients wellbeing, we care about yours!
We Can Offer You
* A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
* Car lease scheme *T&Cs apply (band 5 and above)
* Flexible working options
* Annual travel card loan
* Training, support and development in your career
https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
* Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.**
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.
At CLCH we appreciate and are proud of the diversity in the communities we serve and the workforce we employ. Applications are open and welcome to anyone, regardless of your age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity, religion, and disability.
We Are Proud To Say That We Follow The Workforce Race Equality Standard And 28% Of Our Senior Staff (8A And Above) Are From a BAME Background. CLCH Also Has Active BAME And LGBTQI Networks
Disability and Wellbeing Network (DAWN)
Race Equality Network
Rainbow Network which supports LGBTQI staff.
The CLCH Equal opportunities statement is on our WebsiteEqual opportunities :: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (clch.nhs.uk)
"We work Flexibly"
Applicant requirements
warning You must have appropriate UK professional registration. info This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Education/Qualification
Essential criteria
* First Level Registered Nurse currently registered with NMC
* Educated to masters degree or equivalent combination of post graduate diploma, short courses and experience
* First level degree or equivalent.
* Evidence of further relevant courses.
* Broad range of clinical experience relevant to the post.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Has the required level of knowledge of area of specialty, and be able to apply that knowledge, in order to promote the health of the patients
* Extensive post-registration clinical experience at minimum of Band 7 (AfC) or equivalent
* Extensive experience of assessing and providing care to people with complex and long term conditions.
* Experience in team management including performance management
* Effectively working in collaboration and negotiating across organisational boundaries
* Experience of teaching others Experience of receiving and delivering clinical supervision Experience of providing evidence-based care. Performance Management Budget management Proven ability to prioritise and manage own workload with minimal supervision Experience of initiating and implementing changes to services
* Experience of working collaboratively with a variety of agencies and professionals and across organizational boundaries
* Evidence of innovation in practice Evaluation & audit skills
Desirable criteria
* Range of different posts with varying requirements throughout previous career history
* Experience of Audit & Benchmarking
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Ability to communicate highly complex information both verbally and in writing
* Good listening skills ? Leadership skills ? Excellent Clinical & Assessment Skills ? Negotiating skills
* Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy ? Decision making, problem solving skills
* IT literate in the use of Microsoft word, email and a basic understanding of Excel spreadsheets, data recording tools e.g. RIO (Patient Activity data and Datix).
* A good understanding of the changing NHS environment
* Resourceful and able to affect change through leadership and influence
* Ability to adapt to changing needs of service ? Able to teach in formal and informal settings ? Able to manage difficult situations and address poor practice
* Demonstrates experience in the use of a variety of methods available to deliver appropriate information effectively with both patients and staff.
* Knowledge of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct and Scope for Expanded Practices for Nurses
Desirable criteria
* Theoretical and practical understanding of Change Management, Motivation & Morale and other branches of managerial practice
* Research skills
* Ability to measure performance through analysis of a number of data recording methods.
* Experienced Presentation skills
Key Attributes
Essential criteria
* Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role.
* High level of work organisation, selfmotivation, drive for performance improvement and flexibility in approach and attitude
* Ability to priorities tasks and delegate accordingly
* Knowledge of current policy and political drivers impacting on Adult service delivery and the ability to interpret health/social policies/guidelines
* Awareness of diversity, equality and confidentiality issues
* Knowledge and understanding of the policy and operational functions of health agencies and commissioners
Documents
* Job description and person specification (, 760.3)PDFKB
* Trust Values (, 720.3)PDFKB
Further details / informal visits contact
NameCheryl AliJob titleClinical Service ManagerEmail address [email protected]Telephone number07584407700
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