About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen, for the position of Emergency Department (ED)Matron. We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and committed senior ED nurse to join our team in this role. We are going through an exciting time with a new ED department for St Helier being planned. We are looking for a highly engaged individual to join our current team which provides 7 day cover. The Matron will be an accessible clinical expert, responsible for the delivery and maintenance of high-quality patient care, as well as the implementation of innovative ways of working in collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT).
You will provide visible leadership and support for Emergency Department staff, enabling them to ensure that high standards of holistic care are achieved at all time. The post holder will work closely with the Head of Nursing, Associate Director of Nursing, lead clinicians and to develop and sustain a service that is responsive to the needs of patients, staff and both local and national agendas. You will be expected to demonstrate a proven track record of managing change, and accountability for budgets.
They will also play a key role in both the operational and strategic management of the department. The Matron will demonstrate clinical expertise in the nursing care of patients, excellent patient assessment skills, and sound management knowledge.
Main duties of the job
The role of clinical Matron will focus on providing high quality, visible, accessible leadership within theirgiven area of responsibility.To have a fundamental role in setting, and maintaining standards of clinical excellence, improving outcomesand experiences for patients, families and carers.To work with the Head of Nursing and Associate Director of Nursing to develop nursing services in line with the strategic direction ofthe Trust.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Clinical Matron role at Epsom and St Helier.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse
- teaching and Assessing Course or equivalent
- Demonstration and evidence of personal professional development
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience working in emergency care at a senior level
- Experience of effective budgetary management
- Experience of ability to manage and lead nursing team
- Significant experience of effective staff management
personal skills
Essential
- A commitment to promoting equality & diversity in the workplace & in the delivery of patient care o
- Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty & integrity in undertaking the role
skills and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to lead and direct clinical teams and proactively manage performance to ensure delivery of key operational standards
- Ability to write clear and concise reports and present information relevant to sphere of responsibility within agreed timescales
- Excellent communicator with effective persuasion and negotiation skills and the ability to motivate
- Management of employee relations in accordance with HR policies and procedures
- Understanding clinical governance, risk assessment, appraisal and mitigation
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.
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
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Epsom & St Helier
Wrythe Lane
Carshalton
SM5 1AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)