Overview
Join to apply for the Modern Matron, Medicine role at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust.
Role and Responsibilities
As Modern Matron you will have excellent communication skills as well as the ability to lead and motivate others. The role calls for an individual who will be highly visible, organised and empathetic to the needs of patients and staff alike. With your clinical expertise and leadership skills you will help lead the quality agenda within the group, ensuring a safe, high standard of care for all our patients as well as helping support the health and well being of all our staff.
The matron will also be responsible for delivering the goals as described within the Matron’s Charter (2019) taking a proactive as well as reactive stance on cleaning standards and infection control. The Matron will have responsibility for the delivery of nursing care within the speciality of Diabetes, Endocrine and Dermatology including ward based and outpatient care. The Matron will be able to make informed decisions within their own specialty and scope of professional practice, involving patients and the public to ensure agreed standards, targets and objectives are met. The key focus is on quality improvements in safety, effectiveness and patient experience in addition to corporate responsibilities including support for other colleagues and specialities and hospital bleep rota duties.
Organisation and Environment
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is rated as good by the Care Quality Commission and is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. The Trust is committed to modern facilities, research and innovation, and to being a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation. The organisation values diversity and is committed to fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy.
Requirements and Qualifications
The Matron will lead across the Medicine group (Specialities including Diabetes, Endocrine and Dermatology) across both acute and community settings. The role involves senior leadership, nursing service delivery, and collaboration within the MDT. A high profile, accessible leader with managerial responsibility for nursing services and the ability to influence across departments is required.
Contact details for further information
For further information please contact: Vanessa McDonagh, Group Director of Nursing and AHP. Tel 02476967677. Email: vanessa.mcdonagh@uhcw.nhs.uk
Additional Contacts
Suki Sidhu - Direct Line: 02476 967628. Email: suki.sidhu@uhcw.nhs.uk
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