About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of Matron for Trauma. We are looking for an ambitious, driven individual who has experience as a Leader and Manager, with proven track record of implementing and sustaining change. The post holder covers the Major Trauma, Acute Rehab, Fractured Neck of Femur and Neurosurgical Wards and has responsibility for multiple ACP's and CNS teams.
To provide senior leadership to the nursing workforce within the directorate(s) to deliver frontline professional and operational priorities and manage the Trauma and Specialist Nurses. To support the Clinical Director and as part of the Directorate management team develop, implement and monitor quality and business plans for the directorates.
To facilitate staff and team development and ensure effectivecommunication systems operate within the Directorates.
Matrons are expected to work for the clinical and business success of their directorates and tocontribute to the corporate success of the Trust. This will require innovation and may includeparticipation in the development of corporate policies and strategic plans and initiating changesin line with Trust Management Team decisions to local services.
Participation with Operational Matron of the day rota.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with the other Planned Care Matrons you will be responsible for ensuring quality care is delivered safely to all patients within your area of speciality. You will be responsible for leading the governance agenda and ensuring Trust standards are followed and implemented. Please see the job description for more information or contact Head of Nursing - Danila Burn.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description & contact Head of Nursing - Nadine Opiniano for more information or an informal discussion.
Person Specification
Qualification Essential
Degree
Desirable
Masters Degree
Experience Essential
3 years Ward Manager/ Senior Nurse experience
Desirable
Trauma, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic or frailty experience
Management and Leadership Experience Essential
Leadership training/ qualification
Desirable
Evidence of change management Evidence of Quality improvement
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address RSUH
Newcastle Road
Newcastle-under-lyme
ST4 6QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)