Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic nurse leader to join Adult Community Services at HDFT
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Matron to lead our Adult Community Services. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of community healthcare and make a real difference in the lives of our patients and support our ambition of making HDFT the best place to work.
Main duties of the job
You will be a visible and inspirational leader, responsible for the operational and professional management of our Adult Community Services, alongside the AHP Lead and Service Managers
* You will drive the highest standards of care, champion patient safety, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
* Provide strong, compassionate leadership and management to a diverse team of healthcare professionals.
* Ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality clinical care in a community setting.
* Oversee performance, manage resources, and support the professional development of your staff.
* Collaborate with senior leaders and external partners to improve service delivery and patient outcomes.
* Champion quality governance, clinical standards, and CQC compliance.
Working for our organisation
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
* A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
* Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
* Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
* Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
* Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
* Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
* All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Shortlisting criteria
Essential criteria
* Registered Nurse
* Master’s level qualification or working towards or equivalent demonstrable experience.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development in a recognised nursing field of practice
* Senior Clinical Management experience
* Proven leadership and management skills.
* Knowledge and experience of management models, implementing change and/or new clinical practices and current professional issues.
Desirable criteria
* Recognised leadership development training
* Community Specialist Practitioner
* Teaching and assessing skills.
* Experience of leading patient involvement/patient feedback initiatives.