Matron – Paediatric Emergency Department | Barts Health NHS Trust
The successful candidate will benefit from being part of a dynamic ED leadership team and being part of an organisation that has firmly established itself as a value-based organization on a journey to receive a CQC rating of good and outstanding.
As a senior leadership team we are incredibly proud of the safety and team culture in our Emergency Department and its ability to attract and retain staff. The well-being and development of our nursing staff is mission-critical in our ambition to be seen as an employer of choice for those who want to work in Emergency Care.
The post holder provides forward-thinking clinical and professional leadership to nursing staff at all levels within the service group, ensuring the nursing care is delivered to a high standard and that the nursing resource is managed effectively.They will contribute to the ongoing clinical development of the team, ensuring achievement of its objectives and strive to develop nursing roles in accordance with patient and service needs.
- The post holder will provide strong clinical and professional leadership and management to the paediatric nursing team in the Emergency Department (ED). The clinical leadership will focus predominately on the Paediatric ED but professional management and service improvement will include themes applicable to the entire department.
- This post will require a flexibility as the needs of the service require. There will be a requirement to work closely with the ED matron and senior nursing team to ensure that the matron workload is met and delivered. This role is not exclusive to Paediatric ED and the post holder will need to be comfortable working in adult ED and develop their skills as necessary, particularly with regards to governance and leadership.
- The post holder will develop and influence the strategic direction of the Paediatric ED within Royal London Hospital, Barts Health and the wider healthcare economy and be critical to the development of a service improvement agenda for paediatric services in the context of Emergency Services at the Royal London Hospital.
- It is expected the Lead Nurse spends not less than 60% on planned clinical activity. The remaining 40% will comprise strategic leadership, management and service improvement functions. The post holder must therefore possess expertise in clinical management, risk evaluation, change management and service improvement.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time.It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
“We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.”
This advert closes on Sunday 20 Oct 2024