An exciting opportunity has arisen for a leader to lead the Adult Orthopaedic Surgical wards as a Band 8a Matron.

We are looking for a dynamic and compassionate nurse leader committed to the highest standards of care and patient experience, improvement and innovation.

The Matron , will lead a skilled nursing team alongside the MDT caring for patients undergoing a variety of Orthopaedic Surgery- large joint replacement surgery major complex spinal surgery including metastatic disease and surgery for Sarcoma .

This role is ideal if you have an interest and/or experience in surgical nursing, cancer care, or in caring for people with complex long term conditions. You will need initiative, energy, tenacity, imagination and empathy to fulfil this demanding role. You will be joining experienced and committed teams. As a specialist centre, we ensure that all our wards have good staffing levels our ward managers are supervisory to practice. You will be supported by the Senior Matron, the practice education team and professional nurse advocates.

This role presents an excellent opportunity to use RNOH's internal leadership pathway for your personal and professional development.

We offer free parking on site and a range of staff benefits.

If you are an NMC registered nurse with at least 2 years experience as a Band 7 nurse then please come and join us!

Flexible working will be considered

Main duties of the job

The B8a Ward Matron is the leader of the nursing team and professional role model, mentor and coach for all its nursing staff having a leading role in ensuring adequate provision of specialist nursing for patients across the wards and integration of the MDTs during the patient's journey through the service:

24-hour responsibility for overseeing expert nursing practise and care delivery and facilitate the strategic development of designated wards.

• Will be a highly visible autonomous practitioner who is a proactive leader, acts as a clinical resource and ensures the sustainable delivery of high standards of nursing care.
• Responsibility for exploring current practise, identifying areas for development and planning the appropriate change strategy utilising the most up to date evidence based practises and use the appropriate evaluation tools to monitor the outcomes
• Responsible for the quality of the patient's environment and lead on facilitating changes that improve the patient experience.
• Responsible for co-ordinating and making effective use of staff, facilitate with the clinical nurse educators a program to supervise staff and ensure adequate provision of specialist training is maintained.
• Oversee the management of the wards resources effectively and efficiently, participate in budget setting and manage the delegated budget accordingly.
• Integrate with the MDT to facilitate admissions and discharges of patients under the care of the Consultants/specialist

About us

At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:

• Scored above the national average for the People Promises: We are recognised and rewarded, We are always learning, We work flexibly, We are a team, and for staff engagement.
• Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.
• Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for We work flexibly.

At RNOH, we're committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.

Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:

• 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare

At RNOH, we are more than a workplace--we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership and Management Responsibilities

Assume 24hour responsibility for the designated Wards and practise according to the NMC professional code of conduct in conjunction with the B7 Ward Manager/s

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide an expert level of nursing care (through regular practical clinical sessions on the wards, demonstrating advanced competency utilising highly specialist knowledge and skills to plan, deliver and evaluate highly specialised programs of care for patients throughout their journey).

Educational Responsibilities

Detailed JD with documents

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oRegistered Nurse (RN, RGN) /registered on the NMC register oTeaching and assessing in the clinical environment course or equivalent teaching qualification /CPD history related to teaching and assessing oManagement qualification or evidence of substantial CPD in management or clinically related and relevant subjects oRelevant post registration courses in Cancer/orthopaedics/spinal o1st Degree and Masters level qualification or Willingness to start Master's Degree program within 12 months of appointment. oAppropriate Safeguarding training- level 3

Desirable

• oA leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

• oAdvanced and specialized clinical and surgical knowledge in a relevant specialty oProven ability to support staff in maintaining an environment conducive to the delivery of high quality care oPrevious 2 year experience and competency at a B7 or above level oExperience in influencing change through implementation of evidence based practice and interpretation of policies and evaluation of the change oExperience of working in partnership with the leadership / multi-disciplinary team members oAdvanced track record with knowledge, skills and application of HR procedures eg conduct and performance oAdvanced knowledge of current developments in nursing and the NHS oExperience in influencing internal/external activities to enhance patient care oExperience in using the training needs analysis each year to facilitate with the CNEs a program for the development of the nursing team within the specialty. oTrack record of overseeing and monitoring the budget for your specialty/cost centres oAdvanced knowledge in computer packages and patient related systems eg NoteOn

Desirable

• oAbility to develop the service using business planning and business cases

Skills

Essential

• oAdvanced Mentorship and preceptorship experience oModels excellent clinical skills and has the ability to implement these in practise and influence others oProven ability to support a team in maintaining an environment conducive to the delivery of outstanding CQC assessed care. oAble to develop short to long term strategies for the development of the team and the clinical environment oPlan and organise across a broad range of complex activities, formulating and adjusting plans as required. oAbility to monitor the quality of work in others to identify their learning and development needs and is able to devise strategies with the CNE teams to resolve and advance their skills oAble to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information and ability to interpret and act on this information oDecisive decision maker in contentious situations oAble to manage challenging situations effectively and de-escalate the situation successfully oSet high standards for clear and legible documentation oOrganise and co-ordinate services during the absence of more senior staff (acting up ability) oProven communication skills (written, non-verbal & verbal) oIs integrated into a multi disciplinary team and plays a key roles in goal achievement and coordination oSuperior time management ability and effective delegation skills oLeadership skills - the ability to prioritise & meet deadlines organise work of self & others supervising, teaching & assessing self motivated with the ability to motivate others effective resource management oIT skills

Desirable

• oAbility to adapt to changing service needs. oIV skilled oAudit and research

Knowledge

Essential

• oAwareness of NHS initiatives oAwareness of professional issues oPractices within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct oPromote peoples equality, diversity and rights oKnowledge of Clinical Governance and Commitment to clinical supervision oAbility to demonstrate application of the NHS Plan to sphere of practice oKnowledge of the individuals responsibility towards health and safety oAwareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS organisation and its service developments. oCustomer care and complaints handling. oAwareness of research methods

Dispositon and attributtes

Essential

• oAdvanced interpersonal skills (people management skills, de-escalation techniques, tackling sensitive conversation oSelf-motivated with drive, enthusiasm and initiative and able to motivate others oUses own initiative and is able to take decisive decisions oAbility to consciously act as a superior profession role model oInnovative in everything that they do oHigh effective team leader oAble to work well in stressful situations where interruptions are frequent oSelf-insightful and an accomplished reflective practitioner oDemonstrate high levels of emotional intelligence oAwareness of different management and personality styles

Employer details

Employer name

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Stanmore

Brockley Hill

Stanmore

HA7 4LP

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