Band 8a
Main area: Nursing/AHP Resourcing and Development Grade: Band 8a Contract: Permanent Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours per week Job ref: 387-S-6362-GB Site: Bristol Royal Infirmary Town: Bristol Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 pa pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 19/02/2025 23:59 Interview date: 28/02/2025 As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust. Are you a compassionate leader in Nursing or Allied Health Professionals looking to become a Modern Matron? This role brings together Recruitment, Retention and Education for the Division of Surgery, developing our workforce to ensure high standards of patient care through continuous development of our clinical teams. Managing the Practice Education Facilitators in practice, you will be able to lead and influence clinical care, whilst working with the Trust Education team and Universities to align our academic and clinical care delivery. Overseeing recruitment and retention for nurses and AHPs will require divisional and trustwide representation, working alongside our Trust Resourcing team. If this aligns with your values and passion for clinical care then please click on the link to apply. Main duties of the job
This post provides strong compassionate, transformational, and inclusive leadership, with a visible, senior presence for nursing, allied health professionals (AHP) and learners across the Division of Surgery. The matron will work strategically to ensure the Nursing/AHP workforce is adaptive to patient requirements and be accountable for the delivery of optimum education, retention and resourcing, in line with the ten key matron responsibilities outlined nationally. The post-holder will act as the division’s point of contact for the development of accredited academic courses, whilst leading retention and resourcing for nursing and AHPs. As Matron, the post holder is expected to ensure that the planning of services involves patients and service users, and reflects the diverse population served. There is an expectation that the post holder will work closely with other matrons, Divisional Directors of Nursing and their deputies, and relevant clinical and non-clinical colleagues within the division and the wider Trust, linking with Universities, Colleges and other stakeholders as required. Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston; join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds: city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Extensive leadership and clinical operational management experience within a complex service provider organisation Significant clinical expertise in a Band 7 (or equivalent non-NHS) level nursing/AHP role Proven track record in contributing to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies/protocols and guidelines relevant to education, retention and resourcing Considerable involvement in the development of standards of practice, conduct and decision making Expertise in supervising/mentoring nursing/AHP staff to support and promote effective service and care delivery History of collaborating constructively with internal and external partners to create conditions for successful partnership working Demonstrable understanding of quality and risk management Experience of developing business cases Knowledge of curriculum development, supervising students and guest lectureships in higher education institutions Experience of the management of change with an interest in culture change Skills and Abilities
Excellent leadership and organisational skills Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative and prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate Personally resilient and able to manage complexity and work in a changing environment Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively, including strong report writing and presentation skills, excellent verbal and interpersonal skills Awareness of current professional issues that influence nursing/AHP practice in relation to education, retention and resourcing Demonstrable evidence of problem solving, strategic leadership and decision-making skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Able to inspire and motivate colleagues Supportive Respectful Qualifications and Training
Active 1st level registration with NMC or HCPC Masters level study or equivalent experience Teaching/Mentoring/Coaching/Professional advocate qualification or equivalent experience Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio and registration revalidation We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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