The Deputy Matron supports the day to day running of the Community Hospital services by ensuring the provision of a high standard of care, providing advice and information to both patients' relatives, carers, and junior staff.
You will be working alongside our medical teams and Intermediate Care Teams, facilitating patient choice and promoting patient independence. The role of the Deputy Matron enables you to work with and across multiple different disciplines from primary to secondary care.
Working closely with surrounding Acute Hospital sites, Intermediate Care Teams, and Community Colleagues.
The Trust became one of the first integrated organisations in the country delivering acute and community health and social care services to a geographically and socially diverse population.
Main duties of the job
To provide a focused leadership role to manage staff and activities of the clinical area To act as a role model and maintain the highest standard of patient care by providing leadership and coordination of the community hospitals nursing team, leading by example and demonstrating effective role modelling to all members of the nursing team To use best evidence available to maintain a high standard of patient care To adhere to and practice within the Nursing and Midwifery's Code of professional practice To be recognised as a clinical expert within the post holder's clinical environment. Act as a mentor, teaching and supervising staff Responsible for the assessment of care needs and development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care The post holder is required to supervise and teach both registered and non-registered staff To act as a deputy to the nominated Matron in all aspects of management. To work with the Matron to develop our service requirements to meet the needs of our patients, the Paignton & Brixham Service Delivery Unit, and wider Trust To work with the Matron to manage the Community Hospitals budget and provide safe patient care within allocated resources Ensure that clinical incidents are reported and investigated according to Trust policy Maintain a healthy, safe, and productive work environment in line with legal, organisational, and Nursing & Midwifery council requirements
About us
Why Work With Us
Are you passionate about providing high-quality care as part of a multi-disciplinary team? Are you driven, a team player, enthusiastic about change, like to lead by example, wish to nurture and look after your colleagues? If so, Totnes is looking for you as their band 7 deputy matron.
We are keen to welcome experienced nurses who are passionate about older adult care and making a difference in people's lives. The candidate should want to develop themselves and hold an enthusiasm for service development.
In return, you will find your contribution valued and that you are supported through excellent management programmes. We offer comprehensive learning and development opportunities to broaden your experience, knowledge, and skills.
The post is full-time, but consideration will be given to these hours worked across four days.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
#caretojoinus
Person Specification
Leadership
Essential
Post registration qualification or evidence of substantial equivalent experience in elderly care IV cannulation, venepuncture, and drug administration ILS qualification Mentor qualification
Desirable
Previously demonstrable experience at Band 6 Leadership qualification Management qualification
Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Totnes Hospital
Coronation Road
Totnes
TQ95GH
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
388-6874852-NMC #J-18808-Ljbffr
You will be working alongside our medical teams and Intermediate Care Teams, facilitating patient choice and promoting patient independence. The role of the Deputy Matron enables you to work with and across multiple different disciplines from primary to secondary care.
Working closely with surrounding Acute Hospital sites, Intermediate Care Teams, and Community Colleagues.
The Trust became one of the first integrated organisations in the country delivering acute and community health and social care services to a geographically and socially diverse population.
Main duties of the job
To provide a focused leadership role to manage staff and activities of the clinical area To act as a role model and maintain the highest standard of patient care by providing leadership and coordination of the community hospitals nursing team, leading by example and demonstrating effective role modelling to all members of the nursing team To use best evidence available to maintain a high standard of patient care To adhere to and practice within the Nursing and Midwifery's Code of professional practice To be recognised as a clinical expert within the post holder's clinical environment. Act as a mentor, teaching and supervising staff Responsible for the assessment of care needs and development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care The post holder is required to supervise and teach both registered and non-registered staff To act as a deputy to the nominated Matron in all aspects of management. To work with the Matron to develop our service requirements to meet the needs of our patients, the Paignton & Brixham Service Delivery Unit, and wider Trust To work with the Matron to manage the Community Hospitals budget and provide safe patient care within allocated resources Ensure that clinical incidents are reported and investigated according to Trust policy Maintain a healthy, safe, and productive work environment in line with legal, organisational, and Nursing & Midwifery council requirements
About us
Why Work With Us
Are you passionate about providing high-quality care as part of a multi-disciplinary team? Are you driven, a team player, enthusiastic about change, like to lead by example, wish to nurture and look after your colleagues? If so, Totnes is looking for you as their band 7 deputy matron.
We are keen to welcome experienced nurses who are passionate about older adult care and making a difference in people's lives. The candidate should want to develop themselves and hold an enthusiasm for service development.
In return, you will find your contribution valued and that you are supported through excellent management programmes. We offer comprehensive learning and development opportunities to broaden your experience, knowledge, and skills.
The post is full-time, but consideration will be given to these hours worked across four days.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
#caretojoinus
Person Specification
Leadership
Essential
Post registration qualification or evidence of substantial equivalent experience in elderly care IV cannulation, venepuncture, and drug administration ILS qualification Mentor qualification
Desirable
Previously demonstrable experience at Band 6 Leadership qualification Management qualification
Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Totnes Hospital
Coronation Road
Totnes
TQ95GH
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
388-6874852-NMC #J-18808-Ljbffr
