Position Overview
Opportunities are available for an outstanding Senior Nurse to join the NMSK team as a Clinical Matron. The role will support the delivery of the quality and safety agenda within Neurology, Neuropsychiatry and Rheumatology. We welcome applications from individuals with varied experience and are looking for individuals with drive, vision and passion for patient care within these specialties.
Clinical Matron Principles
* Inclusive Leadership: Providing compassionate and inclusive leadership to promote high standards of clinical care and patient safety.
* Professional Standards and Accountability: Ensuring adherence to professional standards and accountability within the nursing teams.
* Governance and Quality: Overseeing governance, patient safety, and quality of care.
* Workforce Management: Managing workforce planning and resources effectively.
* Patient Experience: Focusing on improving patient experience and reducing health inequalities.
* Performance Management: Monitoring and managing performance and operational oversight.
* Digital and Information Technology: Incorporating digital technology and information management into practice.
* Education and Development: Supporting education, training, and professional development of staff.
* Research and Development: Encouraging research and development to improve clinical practices.
* Service Improvement: Leading service improvement and transformation initiatives.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
* Provide clinical, professional and nursing managerial leadership to a group of wards in one or more clinical teams.
* Be identifiable, highly visible, authoritative and accessible to patients, carers and staff for assistance, advice and support.
* Ensure fundamentals of care are delivered to the highest possible standards, respecting privacy and dignity of patients, and maintain clean clinical environments with best practice in infection control.
* Represent the clinical specialty and NMSK as required internally and externally, deputising when requested for the Divisional Director of Nursing, working part of the time within clinical practice.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential Criteria
* Nursing qualification with live NMC registration.
* Educated to Masters level or equivalent qualification and/or experience.
* First level degree or equivalent qualification in a subject relevant to the role.
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
Essential Skills
* Ability to establish credibility rapidly with a wide range of staff.
* Ability to support staff and develop team working conducive to quality and effective patient care.
* Excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
* Knowledge and evidence of delivering current nursing/midwifery quality indicators.
Desirable Criteria
* Previous experience of staff consultation.
Knowledge, Training and Experience (Essential)
* Evidence of project management/service improvement skills.
* Evidence of formal leadership & management development.
* Strong leadership abilities with the ability to be flexible and adaptable in a changing environment, and to effectively design, implement and sustain change.
* Knowledge and experience of challenging behaviours.
Knowledge, Training and Experience (Desirable)
* Knowledge and understanding of NMSK Division.
* Knowledge of Neurology conditions.
* Evidence of teaching skills.
Equality and Diversity
North Bristol NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Pre-employment Checks
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
Employment Terms
The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
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