Job summary
- Main area
- Matron
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 374-SRDA134
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Conquest hospital
- Town
- St Leonards-on-Sea
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Surgical Assessment Unit Matron
NHS AfC: Band 7
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 7,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
In the summer of 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job overview
Matron Surgical Assessment Unit.
This is an opportunity to take on a leadership role within our busy Surgical Assessment Unit, where as Matron you will have the chance to lead both clinically and in the ongoing development of the unit.
Main duties of the job
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1. Understands roles and responsibilities within teams, and shows respect for the contribution and challenge of others. 2. Can identify and take appropriate action where working and co-operating with others creates a culture of safety for patients and staff. 3. Can discuss how own behaviour impacts upon others. Demonstrates ability to manage and lead in challenging circumstances. 4. Works across boundaries to create sustainable networks for Patient care. 5. Can recognise and manage issues which trigger emotional responses in self, and can describe and demonstrate coping strategies. 6. Sets clear boundaries about what constitutes acceptable behaviour. Is firm and clear when dealing with poor or unacceptable behaviour. 7. Holds self, individuals, and teams to account for the delivery of effective patient care. 8. Identifies staff strengths and developmental needs, and takes the initiative in identifying opportunities for staff to develop and learn. 9. Is a visible role model demonstrating kindness and compassion in dealings with patients, their supporters and staff. 10. Works to create a positive, confident, and action oriented environment where solutions are found to problems without personal or organisational blame. 11. Provides a lead for service innovation and practice development. 12. Role models the trust core values by maintaining a person centred culture.
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Working for our organisation
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available from only £30 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Practitioner on relevant part of professional register (RGN)
- Educated to degree/diploma level
- Evidence of ongoing post registration development at postgraduate level
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable criteria
- Managerial Qualification
- Non medical prescribing qualification
- Physical assessment skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience in junior sister/relevant professional role
- Recent NHS experience or similar organisation
- Demonstrates expert clinical skills in relevant speciality
- Visible leader with good negotiation skills
- Managing and mentoring staff
- Experience of managing budgets and performance
- Capable of writing and presenting reports
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Ability to attain good business and financial acumen within reasonable timeframes
- Working across organisational boundaries and ability to work within a multi-professional framework
- Experience of giving and receiving clinical supervision
- Evidence of delivering results in complex and /or changing circumstances
- Demonstrable experience of ensuring compliance with CQC core standards and other regulator requirements
Desirable criteria
- Change management skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
- Robert Wilson
- Job title
- Head of Nursing
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07971758676
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