The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare Values and Behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 8a Critical Care Matron. Our current Matron is retiring therefore we are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic Matron with a wealth of critical care nursing experience to lead the critical care nursing team. As the Matron you will be responsible for providing exceptional senior clinical leadership within a modern, busy and acute unit. Critical Care is a key service within our Division with 17 beds for both elective/non- elective care. You will also be responsible for the Critical Care Outreach Team. You will work closely with the clinical lead for Critical Care and be required to work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

Patient safety is fundamental to the excellence of our service. The Matron is responsible for ensuring the consistent delivery of evidence based, safe and effective nursing interventions, infection prevention and safeguarding standards. You should be proactive, flexible and have a keen eye for detail to maintain the excellent care standards we strive to deliver. The post holder is required to be a visible leader within the Division, maintaining a clinical presence to support the teams and ensure high standards are maintained.

The unit runs a well established follow up clinic led by a multi-disciplinary team of critical care professionals. Our critical care unit is fully committed to audit, research, QI and provides a dynamic environment conducive to learning.

Barts Health has a commitment to providing ongoing professional and educational development to all our staff and has a rolling programme for staff attendance at accredited courses. If you thrive on challenges and are invested in improving patient care, we would encourage your application for this post.

For further details / informal visits contact Associate Director of Nursing Jackie Marshall or Dr Jason Gittens, jackie.marshall4@nhs.net 07759814888 or shelina.khanam@nhs.net PA to the Division.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Relevant First Degree in health care related subject
• Specialist critical care nursing qualification
• Leadership training
• Management training
• Relevant teaching/mentoring qualification
• Evidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development linked to demonstrable clinical competencies .

Desirable

• Master's Degree or working towards it

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience at a senior level in a relevant critical care environment
• Experience in teaching, mentorship and supervision of staff
• Experience of managing professional development and professional conduct issues
• Experience in practice development including policy development
• Management of complaints and incidents and the implementation of subsequent learning.
• Managing of safeguarding concerns
• Experience of implementing evidence based practice and nursing research
• Knowledge of clinical governance , audit, research and improvement agenda
• Finance management experience
• Managing the recruitment process
• Experience of introducing change to clinical environment
• Experience in service development and business planning
• Knowledge of current developments in healthcare practice and Government policies

Desirable

• Experience in leading on quality, governance, clinical audit, performance standards and clinical improvements.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrate compassion in practice
• Relevant specialist clinical skills
• Excellent managerial, operational, leadership and organisational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent coaching/facilitation, staff development and empowerment skills
• Ability to delegate, prioritise and make decisions
• Ability to problem solve and initiate change
• Ability to work across professional teams and organisational boundaries and maintain constructive relationships

Desirable

• Ability to interpret and analyse complex data and findings

People and people development

Essential

• Able to utilise ICT to full potential
• Organisational skills
• Decision making skills
• Professional nursing issues
• Able to manage time effectively
• Able to prioritise objectives and workload

Specific requirements

Essential

• Respect privacy & dignity of an individual
• Understands the implications of equal opportunities
• Data collection and interpretation required
• Able to delegate appropriately
• Highly professional role model
• Managing organisational change
• Able to participate in Senior
• Nurse on call rota
• Flexible approach to working hours.

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross Hospital

London

E11 1NR

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