Matron - Older Adult Inpatient Services

NSFT; Norwich; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

a comprehensive in house & external培训

career progression

starting annual leave of 27 days per年

NHS discounts and many more.

Job summary

NSFT in Norwich is seeking a compassionate Matron to provide senior nursing leadership across our Older Adult Inpatient Services. You will lead visible clinical practice, oversee patient safety, quality and governance, and work with ward leaders and a broad multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and person-centred care.

You will drive values-based leadership, support and develop staff, manage complex priorities with data-informed decisions, and contribute to ongoing service

Qualifications

• RMN, RLDN, RN registrations with the NMC are required.
• Current relevant registration with the NMC.
• Masters level degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible, accessible and authoritative clinical leadership across Older Adult Inpatient Services.
• Ensure consistently high standards of patient safety, quality and clinical care.
• Lead and develop the nursing team, governance and service improvement.
• Collaborate with ward leaders and multidisciplinary teams to deliver person-centred care.

Education

Masters Level Degree or equivalent

Current registration with the NMC

Job description

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience.

Please note due to the nature of our roles and patient demographic, you will be required to undertake physical intervention training and remain trained, as required by your role.

Job overview

We are looking for a compassionate and inspiring Matron to provide senior nursing leadership across our Older Adult Inpatient Services. This is a key leadership role, providing visible clinical leadership and oversight of patient safety, quality, workforce, governance and service improvement. You will work closely with ward leaders and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure our patients receive safe, effective and person-centred care.

Why work with us?

This is an exciting time to join our service. We have been rated Good across all domains by the CQC, reflecting the commitment and dedication of our teams. We are proud of what we have achieved, while remaining ambitious about further improving the quality and experience of care for older people.

You will have the opportunity to shape and develop our inpatient services, support and inspire our nursing teams, and play a key role in our continued improvement journey. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to compassionate leadership, high standards and making a real difference for older people, their families and our staff.

Main duties of the job

As Matron for Older Adult Inpatient Services, you will provide visible, accessible and authoritative clinical leadership, ensuring consistently high standards ofpatient safety, quality and clinical care are embedded in everyday practice.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate senior nurse with a strong track record of clinical leadership and a passion for improving inpatient care for older people.

You will be a credible, visible and inspiring leader who can support and challenge teams to achieve high standards. You will have excellent communication and influencing skills, strong clinical judgement and a good understanding of patient safety, clinical governance, risk management, workforce and quality improvement.

You will be comfortable managing complex and competing priorities, using data and evidence to inform decisions and working collaboratively across professional and organisational boundaries.

Most importantly, you will be a values-driven and compassionate leader who can develop others, create a positive culture and ensure that patients, carers and staff are at the heart of everything we do.

Working for our organisation

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us?

This is an exciting time to join our organisation.Eight of our eleven core services are rated Good by the CQC, providing a strong foundation as we continue our improvement journey.

We recognise that there is more to do, and we are ambitious about the future. We are progressing exciting transformation and improvement work and are looking for dedicated, compassionate leaders who want to help shape and deliver positive change.

You will join strong, established professional networks and work alongside an experienced and supportive leadership team. We are committed to supporting your development, valuing your contribution and ensuring you feel both cared for and cared about as you help us deliver the best possible care for our patients and communities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Some of the benefits you can expect:

• a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
• career progression
• starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
• NHS discounts and many more.

Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.

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Qualifications

• RMN, RLDN, RN
• Current relevant registration with the NMC
• Masters Level Degree or equivalent

Experience & Knowledge

• Involvement in managing change/projects
• Good working knowledge of wider health and social care system and structures, policies, procedures and legislation relevant to clinical areas
• Knowledge of the philosophy, principles and national drivers underpinning high quality clinical care

Please be aware that, due to the high number of applications for certain roles, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

YOUR APPLICATION

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIESApart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post may be 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.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

Name Gillian Mutizwa Job title Associate Director of Nursing and Quality Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07771388276