Job summary
- Main area
- Division of Medicine
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (may be asked to cover some weekend days)
- Job ref
- 176-Med-6097373
- Employer
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Peterborough City Hospital
- Town
- Peterborough
- Salary
- £50,952 - £57,349 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Operational Matron for Capacity & Flow
Band 8a
Job overview
Are you a dynamic individual looking for a new challenge and development?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Operational Matron to join the Division of Medicine
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a proven track record of progressive, transformational leadership, to drive a culture of quality care to improve outcomes and experience for patients who use our services.
The successful candidate will be somebody who encompasses our Trust Values and will work with staff, to ensure that our services are safe and effective.
Main duties of the job
You must possess excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills; you should be able to demonstrate your experience of developing a culture of high performance and excellence. Problem solving and being able to adapt to a changing environment are key to this role.
The Operational Matron will work with internal and external stakeholders to define service need and facilitate new patient pathways. You will work closely with the Divisional senior leadership team other Matrons and Ward Staff to ensure the safe implementation of patient pathways.
The post holder will provide onsite professional, operational and managerial leadership for the achievement of patient flow and quality targets.
You will also be expected to participate in supporting the wider operational and strategic management of the Trust. Leadership and experience in this specialty would be advantageous but is not essential.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.
Benefits to you
• 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Career development and training;
• Wellbeing support and activities;
• In-house physiotherapy Service;
• On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Minimum 5 years post qualification
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development (CPD)
- Specialist experience &/or post graduate qualification
- Management experience and qualification
Desirable criteria
- Qualified/working towards Masters level or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven track record in leadership and management
- Experience of working across the medical emergency and elective pathways
Desirable criteria
- Experience of operating and communicating effectively with clinicians and Directors
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good working knowledge of contemporary health care issues and professional standards
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- David Hardiman
- Job title
- Head of Nursing
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01733 677840
- Additional information
Kevin Boyle
Divisional Director of Nursing
07784 360332
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Resourcing Department
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
Cambs
PE29 6NT
- Telephone
- 01480 416741
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