Are you a dynamic and experienced nursing professional? Do you have a passion for service innovation, clinical excellence, and leading teams to deliver outstanding patient care? If so, we have the perfect role for you
We are seeking an inspiring and motivated Specialty Medicine Matron to join our leadership team. This pivotal role will oversee the respiratory, infectious diseases and diabetes and endocrine inpatient areas as well as the newly created respiratory sdec services, driving clinical standards, enhancing patient outcomes, and shaping the future of care delivery within the organization.
As a Matron, you will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to lead service developments, embed evidence-based practice, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. With a strong emphasis on innovation and operational excellence as well as ensuring there is a focus on fundamental standards of care, this role offers a unique opportunity to spearhead transformative initiatives in specialty medicine.
The specialty medicine ward areas at RSCH all benefit from being in the newly built Louisa Martindale building- offering opportunities for new ways of working and service development in the state of the art facilities.
1. Act as a positive role model through the provision of effective professional leadership and demonstration of competent, accountable clinical practice for their area.
2. Provide day-to-day visible, accessible and authentic leadership in clinical areas.
3. Ensure the delivery of patient care is of the highest standard.
4. Support and promote the wellbeing of the clinical teams.
5. Actively support the Division in the provision of high quality, modern, dynamic and patient centred services in the Clinical area.
6. Provide support to patients and their relatives/carers.
7. Be responsible for optimising patient flow and access through their areas of responsibility.
8. Will be responsible for the performance management of Senior charge nurses/ Sisters to ensure delivery of healthcare standards and Trust objectives.
9. Provide support to the Directorate Head of Nursing and deputise for them as required.
10. To act as an expert resource to the Division .
11. To work closely with teams in the Division and other disciplines across the Trust to ensure a seamless clinical service is provided to patients attending acute services.
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack:
The Matron will support the Directorate Head of Nursing in the delivery of key performance targets. They will be accountable for the provision of effective professional nursing leadership and proactive resource management for their clinical area. As an experienced practitioner the post holder will be expected to focus on providing a safe and clean environment for care, ensuring best practice in infection control, improving clinical care standards and treating patients with dignity and respect.
Please see the attached Job Description and for full details.