About this role
Job summary
The Deputy Matron works alongside the Neonatal Matron with the aim to support and develop the outstanding Neonatal services at UCLH. The Neonatal team work within the UCLH Perinatal Team to provide collaborative care to babies and families who are cared for within our services.
This role is both managerial and clinical, therefore would appeal to those for strive to maintain clinical skills whilst gaining/building on managerial skills.
There are an extensive range of opportunities for you to further your career for progression, including complex deliveries, exposure to babies requiring ITU care, involvement in governance, quality improvement projects and research, You will have the opportunity to support students and nurses undergoing their qualified in specialty course, and engage with a wide MDT to support families, promote family integrated care, and provide high quality care.
If you are committed to contributing to a team delivering excellence in neonatal care and serious about pursuing a rewarding career UCLH, neonatal services is definitely the place for you. You will be joining an enthusiastic, friendly, motivated multidisciplinary team working within a centre of excellence for neonatal and maternity care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder provides forward-thinking clinical and professional leadership to nursing Team at all levels within the Neonatal unit and Transitional care ensuring nursing care is delivered to a high standard and that the nursing resource is managed effectively. The post holder will have primary responsibility for timely rostering and all associated requirements including temporary staffing within the department.With the support of Human Resources the post holder will be required to undertake responsibilities in relation to performance management, employee led complaints and all associated HR process in accordance with Trust policy.The post holder contributes to the ongoing implementation of the nursing and midwifery strategy, ensuring achievement of its objectives and proactively modernising midwifery and nursing roles in accordance with the needs of service users and service requirements.They will be responsible for maintaining quality, performance, service improvement and transformation and play a key role in the progression of initiatives to further improve Neonatal services.They will work collaboratively with a focus on providing highly visible and credible clinical leadership, to ensure that the patient experience within the Neonatal Services is of the highest possible standard at all times ensuring that this is fairly and accurately reflected within the patient feedback, friends and family quality metrics... continued below...
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineandpathology.
Weare committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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The post holder will be further responsible to drive action planning in relation to patient safety initiatives, all aspects of clinical governance and care quality improvements within the department, taking an active role within clinical governance and divisional Quality and safety meetings, deputising for the Matron where required.
The post holder will contribute, in partnership with the Neonatal Matron, Neonatal Clinical Consultant Lead, Divisional Clinical Director and Divisional Management team, in developing the Divisions strategic direction and policy framework, ensuring that the Division contributes significantly to the achievement of corporate objectives. The post holder will be responsible to ensure that effective governance arrangements are implemented, appropriately maintained and shared learning is disseminated within the nursing and midwifery team and clinical governance groups, with key agreements for on-going action planning in relation to improvements, change of practice required.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
oRegistered Nurse / Registered Children's Nurse oQualified in Speciality in Neonatal Nursing (post registration) oMentorship / Teaching qualification oEvidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
oExperience to Msc level in relevant subject
Skills and abilities Essential
oDemonstrates knowledge and understanding of the National Policy context for nursing practice and development. Including for example knowledge of National Nursing Strategy, the NHS Plan and National Service Frameworks oExperience of working with patients with enhanced health and social care needs to provide highly specialist advice concerning the care and treatment of intensive care patients including end of life care and breaking bad news. oDemonstrates knowledge and understanding of clinical Governance and able to evidence working to strengthen service performance and governance and improve patient experience oProven experience with investigative skills and report writing to analyse highly complex facts and situations including services, organisation, staffing or incident details and managing resources required in relation to untoward or serious incidents oEvidence of implementing change in the clinical practice oEvidence of teaching in clinical practice oExperience of implementing change in clinical practice or service delivery to improve the quality of patient care oFacilitation skills oExperience of effectively managing staff oEvidence of up-to-date knowledge for Safeguarding Children and Adults oBudgetary management skills
Communication Essential
oExcellent written and verbal communication skills oDemonstrates understanding of good practice in customer care oAble to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams oAble to meaningfully engage stakeholders oExcellent negotiation skills oAble to communicate sensitively and appropriately oAble to challenge clinical decisions in the best interests of patients
Desirable
oFormal presentation skills
Personal and People Development Essential
oHuman Resource skills oOrganisational skills oAble to make decision skills under pressure. oUp to date knowledge of professional Nursing & Midwifery issues oAble to manage time effectively oAble to prioritise objectives and workload oCommitment to staff and organisational development. oAble to delegate appropriately oHighly professional role model oManaging organisational change oManaging a range of staff groups
Specific Requirements Essential
oThe Post holder will need to be able to be flexible to work 24/7 if needed to cover clinically. Clinical shifts need to be undertaken within a four week rota to ensure service needs are met.
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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, UCLH
25 Grafton Way
London
WC1E 6DB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)