Please see below advert details, job description and person specification for this Matron post working within the specialty of Ophthalmology, Trauma and Orthopaedics.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting time to join our Ophthalmology, Trauma and Orthopaedics Teams as we are planning our new Orthopaedic Elective hub consisting of two theatres which is due to open in the summer of 2024. We are leading the way with award winning innovations that support professional practice and nursing workforce developments, the James Paget University Hospital has a legacy of exceptional achievements.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced leader to join our well established team of Matrons within the Division of Surgery, Women's and Children's Services . You will support the Ophthalmology, Trauma and Orthopaedics Teams in the delivery of excellent, compassionate care whilst maintaining high professional standards.

We are looking for leaders who are not only ambitious, creative and focused, but individuals with sound clinical expertise and a passion for providing outstanding care every time for our patients & outstanding support for our staff.

You will work in collaboration with the speciality triumvirate to provide assurance of quality and safety for our patients and the theatre environment and lead the team to deliver improvements and innovations in practice.

Candidates must be a Registered Nurse and have experience in an acute hospital setting.

About us

You will be part of the Divisional leadership team, and work within a triumvirate of Operational Manager and Clinician.

We're a 450-bed district general hospital. Through the national NHS Staff Survey, our staff value our commitment to flexible working, and feel engaged an involved in how services operate.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As job description and person specification outlined previously and attached to this vacancy request

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• RN
• First degree or relevant experience
• Evidence of on-going CPD at relevant level
• Management Diploma or equivalent experience
• Leadership qualification or equivalent level of experience

Desirable

• Master's Degree or working towards

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post registration experience including proven track record of senior operational/service management experience in the NHS in relation to acute in-patient/out-patient services
• Experience of managing staff
• Positive experience of change management within an acute in-patient/out-patient setting.
• Experience of working with a range of IT systems

Desirable

• Experience of business planning and preparation of business cases
• Experience of leading Theatre Practice and standards

Skills

Essential

• Good understanding and knowledge of NHS Performance Targets, CQC fundamentals of care
• Developed decision making skills, both clinically and operationally based
• Positive problem solving approach
• Aware of broader issues in relation to areas of responsibility, both nationally and corporately and can relate these to clinical areas
• Able to both participate in and lead multidisciplinary teams
• Strong negotiating skills
• Personal Qualities:- able to lead through empowerment, ability to build relationships, ability to lead, address and participate in professional and public forums, calm and confident manner, motivated and enthusiastic with the ability to motivate others and a positive challenging aptitude

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

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