Job overview
The Matron will be a highly visible, accessible, and supportive presence in Theatres & Perioperative Services,to which patients, their families and others can turn for leadership, assistance, advice, and support. The post holder will be part of the Divisional Nursing Leadership team with specific responsibility for Theatres & Perioperative Services.
Main duties of the job
Matron’s role will focus on:
1. Inclusive leadership, professional standards and accountability.
2. Governance, patient safety and quality.
3. Workforce planning and resource management.
4. Patient experience
5. Performance and operational oversight.
6. Financial control of Theatres & Perioperative Services nursing budgets
7. Digital and information technology.
8. Education, training and development.
9. Research and development.
10. Collaborative working and clinical effectiveness.
11. Service improvement and transformation.
Working for our organisation
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Person specification
Skills
Essential criteria
12. Advanced communications skills including inter-personal skills, liaison and negotiation skills, writing and presentation skills
13. Ability to manage the service and contribute to overall strategy for the service
14. Expert clinical skills within the relevant field.
15. Ability to prioritise work, meet tight deadlines and work independently
Experience
Essential criteria
16. Relevant experience at senior nurse level (band 7 or above) in Theatres & Perioperative services
17. Experienced in managing budgetary resources across a service
18. Experience of working with establishments & workforce planning experience
19. Evidence of managing complaints/ PALS
Knowledge
Essential criteria
20. Evidence of demonstrable knowledge of management development and nursing policy and practice development Sound knowledge of relevant surgical and
21. Perioperative high performance delivery standards and commitment to networking
22. Workforce planning, recruitment and retention strategies
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements
Essential criteria
23. Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
Qualifications
Essential criteria
24. Registered Nurse (Part 1)
25. Evidence of ongoing professional development
26. Post registration teaching course/ Mentorship qualification
General Guidance for Applicants
We are committed to achieving equality and inclusion at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and we respect and value the diversity and differences of our patients and our people, ensuring everyone is enabled to thrive, feels a sense of belonging, and is able to be their authentic self. We offer a range of flexible working options that enable you to balance your work and personal life, including part-time, compressed hours, remote working and job-shares.
We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.
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