Matron Theatre | The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The senior team share a commitment to improving the quality of patient care and theatre services delivered in this locality. As such, we are currently looking for a dynamic, creative thinking leader to join our team as Matron for Theatres.

And managing and being accountable for the Theatre financial resource ensuring that it remains within budget.

Please note previous applicants of this role, need not apply again.

As a senior leader in our Trust, you will work collaboratively with the Clinical Services Manager and Clinical Medical Lead for Theatres. The role of the Matron will focus on the provision of high-quality care, visibility, professional leadership and have a clear remit of setting and maintaining standards of clinical excellence, improving outcomes and experiences for patients.

You will be strong leader who is able to demonstrate proven ability to successfully lead compassionately, inclusively whilst at the same time motivating the clinical team. You will also be a positive and professional role model.

You must have excellent communication and influencing skills to both initiate and support change together with the tenacity and passion required to drive success.

Continuing professional development is encouraged and you will be expected to promote and participate actively in education, clinical governance, audit and guidelines. You will be encouraged to take part in the wide range of educational and training opportunities.

You should be kind, compassionate, inclusive, enthusiastic and flexible in your approach, with a commitment to providing excellence in Theatre care. In return you will be joining a friendly, supportive, highly motivated, and loyal team.

To arrange an informal visit or conversation please contact Jennifer Pearson Head of Nursing Div 2 0121 685 4000 ext. 55216 or Jennifer’s P.A. Julie Gumbley ext. 55615

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

1. Provide guidance, support and professional leadership to all staff within the theatre environment.
2. Provide a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
3. Initiate, implement and evaluate quality control methods as appropriate to the theatre department.
4. Manage Control of Infection in Theatres with support from the Infection Prevention and Control Team, reporting any problems affecting the unit.
5. Ensure all the staff within the Theatre departments are aware of their responsibility in the prevention and control of infection, and wear the necessary protective clothing during Theatre procedures.
6. Demonstrate an advanced level of clinical nursing practice which remains updated according to evidence. There will be some requirement for the job holder to work clinical shifts and also in accordance with their professional registration.
7. Ensure that care is planned and developed in a systematic way, in accordance with the agreed model of care.
8. Support with the investigate and monitor of complaints and PALs enquiries, within the department.

1. To effectively manage the Units budget for consumables and staff to ensure that the unit works within the financial framework. To provide advice and information when necessary to ensure expenditure remains in target.
2. To provide accurate written reports to the Head of Nursing, Chief Nurse and other senior divisional managers when required.
3. To co-ordinate the unit’s resources to ensure effective and full utilisation of funded resources and efficient delivery of the service.
4. To assist the triumvirate to develop a quality strategy for the Theatre areas in line with the Trust’s strategic objectives.
5. To manage recruitment, retention and development of theatre staff within each of the areas in collaboration with the education team.
6. To explore and develop roles within the theatre in line with service needs and financial envelope.
7. To work in line with and develop integrated care policies.
8. To ensure that all staff have regular appraisals (PDR) and up to date development plans.
9. Encourage and manage performance through the appraisal process. Delegate work effectively, setting clear parameters of responsibility.
10. To work in line with the Matron’s Handbook.
11. To ensure accurate and up to date documentation on both patient and staff records.
12. To provide effective management and leadership to all staff in all areas.
13. To take responsibility for risk management and clinical governance within all areas under sphere of responsibility. Ensure the triumvirate are aware of the risks and a mitigation plan as discussed.
14. Responsible for reporting instances where clinical targets may not be met in order to devise action plans and provide written reports when required.
15. Responsible for ensuring Workforce Key Performance Indicators for Theatre non-medical staff meet Trust targets and action plans are in place if required.
16. Responsible for overviewing the management of the preparation/maintenance of duty rotas, on Health roster, carried out by the Clinical Lead Specialists, to ensure they provide safe staffing and the most cost-effective cover for the department.
17. Ensure staff complete relevant trust training/competencies on commencing post and keeping up dates as necessary.
18. Utilise project and change management skills in order to streamline efficiency within the department as required.
19. Undertake skill mix reviews and ensure appropriate utilisation of staff within the department.
20. Play a key role in improving services in line with National policies and where appropriate, take a lead role on the nursing issues related to the implementation of National Service Frameworks applicable to sphere of responsibility.
21. Be responsible for HR issues within area of responsibility, taking action as necessary, and ensure that Departmental Sisters/Charge Nurses fulfil this role within their own areas.
22. Undertake employer related investigations as required.
23. Develop workforce plans as part of the workforce review and service developments, business planning.
24. Act as authorised signatory to budgets within area of responsibility where necessary.
25. Manage the pay and non-pay budgets within areas of responsibility.
26. Procure equipment as required and agreed.
27. To pro-activity manage the achievement of the “WHO” form in Theatres.
28. To ensure own continued professional development as appropriate to area of practice.
29. To provide appropriate and consistent professional advice, to the multi-disciplinary teams within the Trust, acting as a point of contact at difficult times and when support is required.
30. Lead on corporate nursing issues as identified through the appraisal process and agreed by Director of Nursing and Governance and Clinical Service Manager.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.

This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024