Acute Discharge Matron

Lewishamandgreenwich; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is seeking an Acute Discharge Matron to provide strong clinical leadership and support patient flow. The role involves ensuring high standards of nursing care and implementing best practices in infection prevention, with a focus on compassion and respect for all patients. This full-time position offers an immediate start in January 2024.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical leadership skills.
• Commitment to patient care and high clinical standards.
• Experience in infection prevention practices.

Responsibilities

• Support patient flow and promote excellence in nursing care.
• Ensure high-quality patient experience through visibility and accessibility.
• Implement the Matron’s Charter in their area.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Patient Care

Infection Prevention

Job description

Join to apply for the Acute Discharge Matron role at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.

Through strong clinical leadership, the Matron will support patient flow and Departmental Senior Nurses to promote excellence in nursing care, maintaining and improving clinical standards. The post holder will ensure all patients are treated with compassion, dignity, and respect, valuing the diversity of the local community and beyond. They will promote best practices in infection prevention by ensuring a clean and safe environment, with clinical practices aligned with Trust policies and best practice guidelines to minimize infection risk.

This position is for an immediate start in Jan 2024. Please seek approval from your line manager prior to the interview date.

TO APPLY: Submit an expression of interest to [e-mail] by 8am on Monday, 18th December 2023. Interviews will be held on Thursday or Friday, 22nd or 23rd December.

The key responsibility of the Matron will be to support flow through the division and ensure a high-quality patient experience, achieved through high visibility, accessibility, and surveillance. The post holder will work clinically for approximately 20% of their time and may serve as a specialist in their clinical area. They will also be responsible for implementing the Matron’s Charter in their area.

The Directors, General Managers, and Heads of Nursing lead each Directorate. Matrons report directly to their Head of Nursing, who oversees operational management and strategic direction of nursing.

Our People Are Our Greatest Asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity benefits those we serve—the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best. Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives aim to foster a culture of engagement through various programs, networks, and training, focusing on:

• Improving representation at senior levels for staff with disabilities, from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, and women, via enhanced recruitment and leadership development.
• Widening access and employability as an anchor institution.
• Enhancing the experience of staff with disabilities.
• Increasing EDI literacy and confidence among staff through training.
• Mainstreaming equality initiatives.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Itohan Ibude
• Job Title: Head of Nursing Emergency & Acute Medicine
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care