Band 8a Paediatric Matron

Transformationunitgm; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a Matron for its Paediatric Service, responsible for providing leadership and management across multiple wards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with children and young people, as well as strong clinical governance skills, to help deliver high-quality healthcare services.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Next level training

Qualifications

• Clinically wide-ranging at band 7 or above with children and young people.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience of managing nursing establishments and skill mix reviews.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and managerial lead for the Paediatric Service.
• Promote integrated service working and maintain links with Neonatal services.
• Accountable for the development and performance management of all nursing staff.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Governance

Budget Management

Ability to motivate staff

Forward thinking

Education

Registered nurse / RSCN or RN (Child branch)

Educated to 1st Degree level

Job description

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

The post holder will provide a professional and managerial lead for the Paediatric Service. They will be principally responsible for effective leadership and management to the teams on Galaxy Ward, PAU/SWEC, DSU and the Children’s Out-patients departments at Barnet, Chase farm and Edgware hospitals. The post holder will be responsible for being a clinical expert, providing safe and effective care to all paediatric patients.

The post holder will work in partnership with the Senior Matron, Clinical lead & Paediatric Service Manager to ensure the effective and efficient management of Children’s Services to meet agreed targets within the resources available.

They will promote integrated service working and maintaining links with Neonatal services and Paediatric ED. The post holder will lead and participate in projects and areas of work, which reflect clinical and professional objectives at a Corporate, Regional and National level.

They will be accountable for the development and performance management of all nursing staff to enable delivery of the clinical and corporate objectives. They will deputise for the Senior Matron as necessary.

Main duties of the job

The Matron’s role is the cornerstone of improving the quality of patient care within the Division, through visible inclusive leadership and engagement with patients and families, frontline staff senior management teams, the Trust and its key stakeholders.

The Matron’s role is instrumental in promoting high standards of clinical care, reducing health inequalities, and promoting equality for all; as well as supporting workforce retention and recruitment; staff education and development; compassionate, inclusive leadership and patient safety. It is an integral part of the Matrons role to maintain clinical competence by working in their areas providing support, guidance, leadership, and clinical advice to staff. The post holder should have a full awareness and understanding of the Matron’s Handbook (NHS England & NHS Improvement January 2020).

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person specification

Qualifications and training

• Registered nurse /RSCN or RN (Child branch)
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Educated to 1st Degree level

Skills and abilities

• Leadership abilities developed through experience and training both formal and informal
• Maintain clinical competence e.g., intravenous medication administration
• Ability to motivate staff groups and implement agreed change
• Forward thinking
• Knowledge of current changes and developments within the NHS
• Clinical Governance
• Budget Management
• Evidence of clinical leadership qualities
• Monitors and maintains health, safety and security of self and others
• Promotes, monitors and maintains best practice in health, safety and security
• Understanding of Skill-mix and Workforce Planning
• Flexible and positive approach to work

Experience

• Clinically wide-ranging at band 7 or above with children and young people
• Proven ability of working within a multi-disciplinary team and evidence of team development
• Experience of implementation of service developments
• Experience of managing nursing establishments and skill mix reviews
• Staff management

Other requirements

• Ability to motivate and coach others
• Sensitive and compassionate
• Clarity of thought and articulate in presenting ideas and opinions
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Lead by example
• Enthusiasm and motivation

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Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

• Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
• Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
• Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.

Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

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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.