Are you looking for a change and a new challenge? Do you want to be part of developing high quality, integrated multi-disciplinary In-patient care and rehabilitation for Hertfordshire residents?

Hi I'm Cheryl Ali, Clinical Service Manager for Inpatient Units In Herts and I am looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Nurse to join my senior leadership team. As the modern matron, you will support me provide leadership, deliver on and monitor standards and support and drive innovations for the two rehabiliatation units at Langely House in Watford.

This Modern Matron posts supports both Midway (28 bedded general rehab unit) and Holywell (20 bedded stroke and neurological rehab unit), and the postholder will work very closely with the Head of Service, Clinical Service Manager, Clinical Lead Therapists and Ward Managers to develop the services, looking at new ways of working and implementing change to further enhance staff, patient and family experience.

Main duties of the job

The Matron will play a key role as part of the Management and Leadership of Bedded Rehab Services, in conjunction with the Clinical Lead Therapists, Clinical Service Manager and the Head of Service in delivering on and monitoring standards, ensuring the delivery of quality care.

The post-holder will be accountable for the provision of effective professional nursing leadership and pro-active nursing resource management for the Units. As an experienced practitioner, the post-holder will be expected to create an environment of continuous quality improvement and professional development, ensuring that the delivery of care is regularly reviewed and that service developments are implemented when necessary.

The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring the implementation of the Matron's Charter and hence will promote best practice in the prevention of infection, through ensuring a clean and safe environment and that clinical practices are in accordance with Trust policy, and best practice guidelines to minimise the risk of infection.

Responsibilities will also include contributing to the delivery of the Key Performance Indicators and all key strategic activities and developments. This will be supported by high quality communications with all groups of staff. The Nursing Ward Manager, who will report directly and be managed by the Matron.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T& C's apply (band 5 and above)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.**

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• First Level Registered Nurse currently registered with NMC
• Educated to masters degree or equivalent combination of post graduate diploma, short courses and experience
• First level degree or equivalent.
• Evidence of further relevant courses.
• Broad range of clinical experience relevant to the post.

Experience

Essential

• Has the required level of knowledge of area of specialty, and be able to apply that knowledge, in order to promote the health of the patients
• Extensive post-registration clinical experience at minimum of Band 7 (AfC) or equivalent
• Extensive experience of assessing and providing care to people with complex and long term conditions.
• Experience in team management including performance management
• Effectively working in collaboration and negotiating across organisational boundaries
• Experience of teaching others o Experience of receiving and delivering clinical supervision o Experience of providing evidence-based care. o Performance Management o Budget management o Proven ability to prioritise and manage own workload with minimal supervision o Experience of initiating and implementing changes to services
• Experience of working collaboratively with a variety of agencies and professionals and across organizational boundaries
• Evidence of innovation in practice Evaluation & audit skills

Desirable

• Range of different posts with varying requirements throughout previous career history
• Experience of Audit & Benchmarking

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to communicate highly complex information both verbally and in writing
• Good listening skills ? Leadership skills ? Excellent Clinical & Assessment Skills ? Negotiating skills
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy ? Decision making, problem solving skills
• IT literate in the use of Microsoft word, email and a basic understanding of Excel spreadsheets, data recording tools e.g. RIO (Patient Activity data and Datix).
• A good understanding of the changing NHS environment
• Resourceful and able to affect change through leadership and influence
• Ability to adapt to changing needs of service ? Able to teach in formal and informal settings ? Able to manage difficult situations and address poor practice
• Demonstrates experience in the use of a variety of methods available to deliver appropriate information effectively with both patients and staff.
• Knowledge of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct and Scope for Expanded Practices for Nurses

Desirable

• Theoretical and practical understanding of Change Management, Motivation & Morale and other branches of managerial practice
• Research skills
• Ability to measure performance through analysis of a number of data recording methods.
• Experienced Presentation skills

Key Attributes

Essential

• Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role.
• High level of work organisation, selfmotivation, drive for performance improvement and flexibility in approach and attitude
• Ability to priorities tasks and delegate accordingly
• Knowledge of current policy and political drivers impacting on Adult service delivery and the ability to interpret health/social policies/guidelines
• Awareness of diversity, equality and confidentiality issues
• Knowledge and understanding of the policy and operational functions of health agencies and commissioners

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Langley House, Watford

Watford

WD25 9FG

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824-HERTS-6860762