Band 8b- Matron Acute Medicine Barking Havering and Redbridge Univ Hospitals NHS Trust

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Matron for Acute Medicine to lead and support nursing teams in a fast-paced environment. This role involves ensuring high standards of patient care and safety while promoting teamwork and collaboration among staff. With a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, the organization offers an exciting opportunity to impact patient experience positively. Join a diverse team dedicated to excellence in healthcare delivery, where your leadership will foster a culture of accountability and support. This is a chance to be part of a forward-thinking organization that values its staff and the communities it serves.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing people in clinical environments.
• Experience in acute medicine and multi-specialty divisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership to all clinical areas.
• Ensure adherence to professional nursing standards.
• Support the Divisional team in managing patient flow.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Patient Safety

Clinical Management

Education

Nursing Qualification

Management Experience

Job description

Job Title: Matron for Acute Medicine

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) is a large provider of acute services, serving a population of over 750,000 in outer North East London. The trust operates from two sites: Queen's Hospital and King George Hospital.

We are seeking a highly motivated, responsible individual with a strong sense of accountability to fulfill the role of Matron for Acute Medicine.

The ideal candidate will be supportive, promoting teamwork and nurturing a positive culture. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively while leading are essential.

Applicants should have a proven track record of managing people and experience in similar clinical environments. Acute medicine is a fast-paced, multi-specialty division with a diverse patient demographic.

This role offers an opportunity to lead on patient safety and experience, with a focus on nursing and service development.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide visible, accessible leadership to all clinical areas within the designated responsibility.
2. Ensure adherence to professional nursing standards within wards and departments, providing senior nursing support as needed.
3. Lead and support the delivery of the Clinical Nurse Specialist agenda.
4. Support the Divisional team in managing patient flow and clinical care pathways to ensure efficiency, productivity, and safe, effective care.
5. Assist in delivering NHS constitutional standards applicable to the division.
6. Support the Director of Nursing in improving patient experience quality.

We are an organization committed to continuous improvement, having recently opened new theatres at our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital and achieved recognition for leadership excellence.

Our main sites are KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford, with busy emergency departments serving over 330,000 visitors annually. We are actively campaigning for funding to transform the A&E at Queen’s Hospital.

Our services include Women’s Health Hub in Ilford, Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch, and Community Diagnostic Centres providing extensive imaging services, benefiting thousands annually.

Our staff come from diverse backgrounds, with over 8,000 employees from 146 countries, many working flexibly and participating in apprenticeship programs. We are proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

We are preparing to implement an electronic patient record system to enhance staff efficiency and patient care.

For more detailed information, please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Ensure you meet the full criteria before applying, and clearly demonstrate your suitability in your application.

All new staff will undergo a probationary period. Applications should be submitted online. For assistance or queries, contact Tosin Aragbaiye at 01708 435000 ext. 5934.

This vacancy closes on Friday, 25 April 2025.

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