The Paediatric Matron within the Division is a significant senior professional leadership role, responsible for professional nursing practice within children's services and the management of nursing teams within their area of responsibility.
Main duties of the job
The Paediatric Matron will provide operational support, supervision and management to ward / dept managers, nursing teams and specialist nurses across the Division.
The Paediatric Matron will provide professional leadership and management in the delivery of a high quality, patient centred care, and to drive vision and creativity in developing practice for children and young people, working as part of the senior paediatric team to lead change within the wider transformation agenda at BHT. This includes supporting children and young people from the acute hospital to community based care.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
* As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
* We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
* We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
* We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
* As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
* Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
* Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
* Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
* Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Person Specification
Education, Qualification and Training
* RSCN/RN (Child) (current registration with the NMC)
* Clinical experience relevant to the post
* Excellent management and leadership skills
* Experience in project management
* Current experience of management
* Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
* Willingness to work towards Masters
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
* Highly skilled clinical practitioner with experience within acute and community settings.
* Ability to communicate clearly with patients, relatives, and MDT team
* Ability to work under pressure/meet tight deadlines whilst delivering high quality care
* High motivation and ability to motivate others
* Managerial and leadership ability
* Ability to resolve conflict/dispute in a non-confrontational manner
* Flexibility and ability to cope with different work environments
Experience
* Experience in the relevant specialist area
* Demonstrable recent experience of leadership and management of a clinical team
* Evidence of leading change in clinical practice
* Experience of standard setting and audit
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
* Ability to drive between sites
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£53,755 to £60,504 a yearper annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working
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