Modern Matron Clinical Diagnostics
- Employer
- University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
- Location
- Coventry
- Salary
- £53,755 to £60,504 pro rata per annum
- Closing date
- 22 Oct 2024
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An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Clinical Diagnostic Group for a Registered Nurse or AHP who has the relevant experience to apply for a brand new opportunity within the Clinical Diagnostics Group.
The post expects the successful candidate to be accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high-quality service within a complex and challenging environment with often, conflicting Demonstrates accountability for standards and continuous quality improvements in line with the Trust's values.
Responsible for the provision of a high quality professional service across a number of departments, promoting best practice and implementing a review process that looks at quality and efficiency to meet the needs of patients and service, working with other departments, specialities and colleagues where support is needed to ensure best practice and safe service
Please be advised there is a proposed interview date of 7th November 2024
Main duties of the job
Are you passionate about making a difference for your patients?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic individual to work across Clinical Diagnostics comprising of Audiology, Bowel Screening and the Pathology network, all based across a number of sites.
As Modern Matron you will have excellent communication skills as well as having the ability to lead and motivate others. The role calls for an individual who will be highly visible, organised and empathetic to the needs of patients and staff alike.
With your clinical expertise and Leadership skills you will help lead the quality agenda within the group, ensuring a safe, high standard of care for all our patients as well as helping support the health and well being of all our staff. You will work alongside the Imaging Modern Matron and will be expected to cross cover during periods on absence.
They will be responsible for delivering the goals of the Matron's Charter (2004) taking a proactive as well as reactive stance on cleaning standards and infection control and prevention.
To demonstrate clinical credibility, participating frequently in 'back to the floor' days as well as supporting areas when being visible as a senior leader at all times, both within the Trust and when representing the Trust at external events.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties/ Responsibilities
For further details of the job role please see attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
218-AHP-B8A-6690697
The post expects the successful candidate to be accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high-quality service within a complex and challenging environment with often, conflicting Demonstrates accountability for standards and continuous quality improvements in line with the Trust's values.
Responsible for the provision of a high quality professional service across a number of departments, promoting best practice and implementing a review process that looks at quality and efficiency to meet the needs of patients and service, working with other departments, specialities and colleagues where support is needed to ensure best practice and safe service
Please be advised there is a proposed interview date of 7th November 2024
Main duties of the job
Are you passionate about making a difference for your patients?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic individual to work across Clinical Diagnostics comprising of Audiology, Bowel Screening and the Pathology network, all based across a number of sites.
As Modern Matron you will have excellent communication skills as well as having the ability to lead and motivate others. The role calls for an individual who will be highly visible, organised and empathetic to the needs of patients and staff alike.
With your clinical expertise and Leadership skills you will help lead the quality agenda within the group, ensuring a safe, high standard of care for all our patients as well as helping support the health and well being of all our staff. You will work alongside the Imaging Modern Matron and will be expected to cross cover during periods on absence.
They will be responsible for delivering the goals of the Matron's Charter (2004) taking a proactive as well as reactive stance on cleaning standards and infection control and prevention.
To demonstrate clinical credibility, participating frequently in 'back to the floor' days as well as supporting areas when being visible as a senior leader at all times, both within the Trust and when representing the Trust at external events.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Contributes to development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines across a number of departments. Due to the nature of the services that Clinical Diagnostics provides this role is open to the relevant AHPs.
- Able to make informed decisions within their own speciality and scope of professional practice, involving patients and public to ensure agreed standards, targets and objectives are met. The keys focus is on quality improvements in safety, effectiveness and patient experience. Corporate responsibilities including support for other colleagues and specialities and hospital bleep rota duties. Responsible for delivering the goals of the Matrons Charter (2004) taking a proactive as well as reactive stance on cleaning standards and infection control.
- A high profile, accessible and responsive leader with managerial responsibility for service delivery and advice across a number of departments within a group. Working as a Nursing lead within the group management structure, demonstrating and developing collaborative working within and across the MD
Main Duties/ Responsibilities
- Lead the development and change of practice and policy within the group, exploring new roles and ways of working to modernise the service and improve patient experience
- Responsible for the support and delivery of effective workforce recruitment and retention strategies, including staff development and succession
- Ensure that service delivery meets the standards expected by patients and that strategies are in place to maintain and improve high levels of patient satisfaction, responding appropriately to complaints and concerns
- Undertake bleep-holder responsibilities for the hospital (General or Women and Childrens) on a regular
- Utilise information and IT systems to produce accurate and timely workforce and resource and performance data and
- Responsible for development, implementation and evaluation of projects to improve patient care and service development through the audit cycle, ensuring all services are appropriately accessible by patients and linking to the clinical governance framework and business planning
- Supporting the development and implementation of Trust wide initiatives such as UHCWI and Together Towards World
- Undertake occasional supervision of direct workload requiring moderate to high physical effort according to patient dependency or staff
- Responsible for contributing to the vision and strategic development of the
- Demonstrate through effective leadership the ability to provide professional and emotional support to individuals and groups, g. during difficult situations or unexpected events. Acting as a clinical role model to all staff and coaching the senior Nursing/Midwifery team within the group structure.
- Accountable for maintaining a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control at all
- Responsible for adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy and Clinical Group objectives designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from clinical and non- clinical risk and known Supporting the group and Trust management teams in developing and implementing business continuity plans and emergency response.
- Ensuring effective use of group resources g. staff, equipment, beds, clinics etc to maintain balanced capacity and demand according to service requirements.
- Maintaining and demonstrating the Trusts values, inspiring and holding to account others across the
- To undertake daily quality walk rounds, routine and as required audits and at least one rostered clinical shift per month.
- Responsible for the timely and efficient management of governance processes g. complaints, root case analysis and investigations.
- Responsible for the development, monitoring and improvement of quality and performance key performance indicators g. QUESTT, safer staffing, care contact time, Maternity policy and Maternity KPIs
- Ensure that the education, training and professional development needs of the nursing and midwifery workforce are identified and appropriate plans are in place to meet needs
For further details of the job role please see attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- See supporting documents
Desirable
- See supporting documents
Experience
Essential
- See supporting documents
Desirable
- See supporting documents
Knowledge
Essential
- See supporting documents
Desirable
- See supporting documents
Skills
Essential
- See supporting documents
Desirable
- See supporting documents
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
218-AHP-B8A-6690697
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