Paediatric Deputy Matron

Sophie Bell and Associates; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks a Paediatric Deputy Matron to oversee the paediatric ward. The role involves securing high-quality clinical care and supporting teams through effective management and leadership while upholding organizational values. Candidates should possess relevant nursing qualifications and significant clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Significant clinical experience in a medical area.
• Ability to lead clinical teams effectively.
• Knowledge of NMC Codes and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage ward/department and ensure quality services.
• Lead initiatives for improvement in clinical care.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Judgement

Decision Making

Quality Improvement

Change Management

Education

Registered Nurse (Child)

Teaching/Assessing Qualification

Management Qualification (or working towards)

Job description

The Deputy Matron will act as a lead nurse for the paediatric ward, using expert decision making and clinical judgement to uphold professional standards and support the team to ensure delivery of a high-quality responsive service to children and their families. The Deputy Matron will support the Modern Matron in ensuring the day-to-day operational management is safe, effective, and aligned with the organisation's values and mission. The post holder will be highly visible in their area and will act as a role model and openly sharing knowledge and expertise to support others to learn, trust and grow.

What you'll do:

• Manage the ward/department, Team Leader, and clinical nurse specialists in assessing the clinical skills required to deliver a safe and quality service.

• Lead on identifying deficits and implement programmes to address the issues.

• Using their knowledge and experience to work with the matron, drive up the standards of clinical care.

• Provide strong leadership to their teams and ensure senior clinical presence on the ward/unit.

• You'll manage quality improvement initiatives to drive up high quality clinical care.

• Investigate complex incidents and identify and implement corrective action.

• You'll act as a change agent and innovator, promoting an effective change culture within nursing teams.

• Work with the Matron in the financial management of the service being awareof budgets and working within them.

What you'll bring:

• Registered Nurse (Child) (essential)

• Teaching/assessing qualification (essential)

• Evidence of significant clinical experience in medical area and ability to function at level required. (essential)

• Knowledge of NMC Codes and guidelines and their implications for practice

• Management qualification or working towards obtaining one.

Please apply now.

LONDON

Paediatric Deputy Matron

The Deputy Matron will act as a lead nurse for the paediatric ward, using expert decision making and clinical judgement to uphold professional standards and support the team to ensure delivery of a high-quality responsive service to children and their families. The Deputy Matron will support the Modern Matron in ensuring the day-to-day operational management is safe, effective, and aligned with the organisation's values and mission. The post holder will be highly visible in their area and will act as a role model and openly sharing knowledge and expertise to support others to learn, trust and grow.

What you'll do:

• Manage the ward/department, Team Leader, and clinical nurse specialists in assessing the clinical skills required to deliver a safe and quality service.

• Lead on identifying deficits and implement programmes to address the issues.

• Using their knowledge and experience to work with the matron, drive up the standards of clinical care.

• Provide strong leadership to their teams and ensure senior clinical presence on the ward/unit.

• You'll manage quality improvement initiatives to drive up high quality clinical care.

• Investigate complex incidents and identify and implement corrective action.

• You'll act as a change agent and innovator, promoting an effective change culture within nursing teams.

• Work with the Matron in the financial management of the service being awareof budgets and working within them.

What you'll bring:

• Registered Nurse (Child) (essential)

• Teaching/assessing qualification (essential)

• Evidence of significant clinical experience in medical area and ability to function at level required. (essential)

• Knowledge of NMC Codes and guidelines and their implications for practice

• Management qualification or working towards obtaining one.

Please apply now.

Job TypePaediatricJob IDSBA 9081AreaLondonBand