Matron

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Matron for our Community Teams to lead and manage services, focusing on quality, patient experience and outcomes. You will drive collaborative care, align with the NHS 10-year plan, and champion prevention and early intervention in community settings.

You will oversee delivery of community services, work with multidisciplinary teams, monitor performance, ensure policies are followed, and support staff development while engaging patients and carers

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with clear written and oral abilities.
• Proven management and leadership capabilities.
• Awareness of current health service priorities and nursing quality agenda.
• Experience in education of staff and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of community services, ensuring high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
• Monitor performance and implement improvements.
• Ensure compliance with NHS policies, guidelines and standards.
• Provide leadership and staff development, promoting a positive working environment.
• Engage with patients, families and carers to incorporate their voices into care.

Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Leadership

Change management

Communication skills

Education

NMC Registration as Nurse

Teaching / Mentorship Qualification

Ongoing professional development

Job description

Job summary

As a Matron for our Community Teams, you will lead and manage our teams to ensure a collaborated approach to patient care focussing on quality, experience and patient outcomes.
We are looking for a motivated and innovative leader, with a passion for quality patient care and a drive for a position of continuous improvement.
The NHS 10-year plan emphasises patient-centred care with a focus on the shift from hospital to community care. Highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration to develop and implement care plans that meet the needs of patients closer to home. The plan's focus on prevention and early intervention will require you to ensure compliance with policies and guidelines that support preventive care, health education, and early intervention programs to improve population health. The plan's emphasis on patient-centred care and the integration of care pathways will require you to engage with patients, families, and carers to ensure their voices are heard and their needs are met, improving communication. You will be at the forefront of these exciting developments, leading your team to deliver innovative and high-quality care that meets the evolving needs of the community.

Main duties of the job

Your responsibilities will include overseeing the delivery of community services, ensuring the implementation of best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and patient-centred care.

• Lead and manage community services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans tailored to the needs of individual patients.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of services, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
• Ensure compliance with NHS policies, guidelines, and standards, maintaining a safe and effective care environment.
• Provide leadership and support to staff, promoting professional development and fostering a positive working environment.
• Engage with patients, families, and carers to ensure their voices are heard and their needs are met.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities. As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported. But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making. All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.

Certificates of Sponsorship

Please note that the Trust does not currently offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship Nursing and HCSW roles. Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in multi-disciplinary staff working
• Experience of working in a variety of clinical services.
• Experience of working independently
• Experience in education of staff

Desirable

• Demonstrate experience in a senior post

Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication skills with clear written and oral skills
• Proven management skills
• Effective organisational abilities, supervisory skills, leadership and change management skills
• Awareness of current health service priorities, national and local nursing and quality agenda

Qualifications

Essential

• First level Registered Nurse with the NMC
• Teaching / Mentorship Qualification
• Evidence of on-going professional development
• Relevant experience at Band 6 or above

Desirable

• First Level Degree

Experience

Essential

• Experience in multi-disciplinary staff working
• Experience of working in a variety of clinical services.
• Experience of working independently
• Experience in education of staff

Desirable

• Demonstrate experience in a senior post

Registration

Essential

• How you hold NMC Registration?

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).