Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and experienced nurse manager to join the Oncology and Haematology Directorate as Deputy Matron for Palliative Care.
As Deputy Matron, you will provide professional nursing leadership within the Palliative Care Clinical Service Unit and across the Oncology and Haematology Directorate. This senior position requires a high level of professionalism, authority, and expertise. You will serve as a role model for nursing staff, supporting excellence in patient care and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
We are seeking a candidate with proven experience in senior nursing leadership. The successful applicant will be passionate about delivering outstanding care, committed to professional development, and able to motivate and guide others.
If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career and make a meaningful impact in palliative care, we encourage you contact us for more information.
Contact details: Hayley Smith, Matron (k)
Main duties of the job
Main Duties:
1. Provide senior nursing leadership, act as a role model, deputise for the Matron, manage the senior nursing team, and represent the service as needed.
2. Lead service development, implement quality initiatives, support workforce planning, and promote staff wellbeing and engagement.
3. Handle complaints, lead investigations, maintain risk registers, and ensure visibility through clinical rounds.
4. Motivate and develop staff, manage performance and training compliance, support recruitment, and deploy staff efficiently.
5. Meet patient access and activity targets, drive best practice and improvements, and contribute to business and financial management.
6. Monitor performance, uphold NMC and professional standards, and ensure compliance with all Trust policies.
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
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If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.