About this role
Job summary
We have exciting opportunities for two experienced and dynamic senior nurses to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as Matron for Trauma and Orthopaedics and Matron for Surgery and Urology.
These senior leadership roles will work together to provide visible, compassionate and professional leadership across surgical inpatient and outpatient areas, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care.
We are looking for two inspirational leaders with substantial clinical and operational experience, excellent communication skills and a passion for service improvement.
You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to lead quality, governance, patient experience, workforce development and operational performance across the specialty.
These are cross-site positions and participation in the senior nurse out-of-hours rota will be required.
*Please note interviews are to take place on Friday 23rd October*
Main duties of the job
You will provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple services within the division, supporting teams to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and outstanding patient experiences. Key responsibilities include:
Leading and supporting Senior Sisters/Charge Nurses and multidisciplinary teams.
Driving patient safety, quality improvement and governance initiatives.
Ensuring effective workforce planning, recruitment, retention and staff development.
Supporting patient flow and achievement of key performance targets.
Managing resources effectively and contributing to financial and business planning.
Promoting a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and evidence-based practice.
Working collaboratively with clinical, operational and external partners to transform services and improve outcomes.
About us With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please [email protected] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description Job responsibilities
Matrons will be responsible for the operational management of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery and Urology
clinical areas across sites, providing professional nursing leadership and maintaining high standards of care. The role includes oversight of governance, patient safety, infection prevention and control, workforce management, education, service development and patient experience.
The post holder will act as a highly visible and accessible leader for patients, relatives and staff, supporting the delivery of the Trust's vision of Excellent Patient Care, Together.
This is a full-time position. The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly to meet service needs and participate in the senior nurse out-of-hours rota.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications Essential
Appropriate Registered Practitioner. Evidence of post Registration development at Degree level. Management experience including staff management. Practice assessor or equivalent teaching qualification.
Desirable
Management qualification. Masters' degree or working towards
Knowledge Essential
Experience at Band 7 or equivalent Current knowledge of clinical practice in an acute setting. Experience of working in partnership with multi-disciplinary team members. Implementing complex change in a clinical setting. Knowledge of current developments in nursing and the NHS Developing clinical staff. Budget management.
Desirable
Knowledge of the commissioning cycle as it applies to the specialty. Knowledge of the developments within the integrated care system and how this might impact the role.
Experience Essential
Experience and knowledge of clinical practice in an acute setting in general surgery and urology. Appropriate operational experience Experience in influencing internal/external activities. Experience across the scope of the Matron's ten key roles with potential to do all.
Desirable
Experience of working across networks
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 West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Cross Site
60 Vicarage Road
Watford
WD18 0HB
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)