Main area Specialist Medicine Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Flexibility over when hours can be worked but must be at least 4 days a week. Will be expected to work weekends and bank holidays to cover the Quality and Safety Matron Role.)
Job ref: 389-24-6899754
Employer: Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Bradford Royal Infirmary
Town: Bradford
Salary: £53,755 - £60,504
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 19/01/2025 23:59
Interview date: 07/02/2025
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dynamic leader to apply for the post of Matron within the Specialist Medicine CSU. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing direct leadership and support to their relevant clinical areas and specialist nursing teams. Specialist Medicine is a large business unit made up of several different specialties including Respiratory medicine, Cardiology, Haematology, Oncology, Renal Medicine, Palliative Care, the Transfusion Service, and the Medically Fit for Discharge Ward. You should be a registered nurse with senior leadership experience who is passionate about high-quality patient care. You should have experience of clinical governance frameworks and service improvement projects. You will be expected to be based at Bradford Royal Infirmary but may be asked to work from other clinical sites. You will be expected to work autonomously as a senior nurse as part of the Specialist Medicine Clinical Services Unit alongside fellow Matrons and reporting directly to the Deputy Director of Nursing. Main duties of the job
Strong clinical leadership and effective management Operational nursing lead for the development, implementation, and evaluation of care Ensure that the patient experience is of the highest quality inspiring patient and public confidence. Ensure that all patients are treated with compassion, dignity, and respect placing value on diversity of the local community and beyond. To have local open and transparent communication channels that support the clinical teams to do the right thing for people we care for. Effectively managing risk. A key member of a multi-professional team Pathway management and development for cardiology patients. Play a crucial role in the clinical governance systems Lead specific programmes as agreed with the Specialty Lead and the Deputy Director of Nursing for the Clinical Service Unit (CSU), in order to achieve a high level of compliance with National Strategies and targets relevant to your clinical specialties. Represent the service nationally, regionally, and locally working collaboratively with all stakeholders including the Yorkshire and Humber Strategic Clinical Networks and Senate, NHS England. Development and monitoring of training and education to develop senior nursing and multi-professional staff knowledge and skills to enhance the quality of the service user experience. Working for our organisation
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust: We are one team We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role. Person specification
Experience
Significant post-registration in a range of settings with significant experience at a senior level. Able to demonstrate having worked in an autonomous role utilising skills in complex situations Experience in leading and managing staff Budgetary financial management experience Experience of clinical audit/R&D processes and practice Experience in policy development Experience of being accountable for patient care as well as decision-making skills Proven experience in managing and implementing change Experience of working across organisational boundaries Designed and delivered teaching or education packages to patients, carers, and health care staff Skills
Proven ability to lead, influence and provide consultations within a multi-disciplinary environment Report writing/Presentation skills Change management, decision and problem-solving skills Excellent time management and organisation skills Ability to manage, motivate and empower others Ability to work as part of a team, networking skills Teaching and mentoring skills Able to effectively and appropriately deal with criticism and challenging people and situations Ability to positively and creatively challenge current thinking in order to develop new and improved policy and working practices Able to influence others from partner agencies, to achieve national targets without any direct authority In-depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of the specific patient group Curriculum planning and facilitation skills Mentoring and counselling skills Project Management Knowledge
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance e.g., NICE etc. Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national targets and priorities Understanding of the Trust’s objectives and priorities and the ability to work across operational boundaries An understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, Adult Safeguarding and Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards. Knowledge of relevant national policies pertaining to Cardiology Political awareness Qualifications
Registered General Nurse Have undertaken post-qualification leadership training ENB 659 or equivalent – SLIP, 998 Evidence of current CPD Evidence of further study/knowledge at Masters level or equivalent experience Degree You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name: Rebecca Kidd Job title: Deputy Director of Nursing for Specialist Medicine Email address: [emailprotected] Telephone number: 07870575672
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dynamic leader to apply for the post of Matron within the Specialist Medicine CSU. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing direct leadership and support to their relevant clinical areas and specialist nursing teams. Specialist Medicine is a large business unit made up of several different specialties including Respiratory medicine, Cardiology, Haematology, Oncology, Renal Medicine, Palliative Care, the Transfusion Service, and the Medically Fit for Discharge Ward. You should be a registered nurse with senior leadership experience who is passionate about high-quality patient care. You should have experience of clinical governance frameworks and service improvement projects. You will be expected to be based at Bradford Royal Infirmary but may be asked to work from other clinical sites. You will be expected to work autonomously as a senior nurse as part of the Specialist Medicine Clinical Services Unit alongside fellow Matrons and reporting directly to the Deputy Director of Nursing. Main duties of the job
Strong clinical leadership and effective management Operational nursing lead for the development, implementation, and evaluation of care Ensure that the patient experience is of the highest quality inspiring patient and public confidence. Ensure that all patients are treated with compassion, dignity, and respect placing value on diversity of the local community and beyond. To have local open and transparent communication channels that support the clinical teams to do the right thing for people we care for. Effectively managing risk. A key member of a multi-professional team Pathway management and development for cardiology patients. Play a crucial role in the clinical governance systems Lead specific programmes as agreed with the Specialty Lead and the Deputy Director of Nursing for the Clinical Service Unit (CSU), in order to achieve a high level of compliance with National Strategies and targets relevant to your clinical specialties. Represent the service nationally, regionally, and locally working collaboratively with all stakeholders including the Yorkshire and Humber Strategic Clinical Networks and Senate, NHS England. Development and monitoring of training and education to develop senior nursing and multi-professional staff knowledge and skills to enhance the quality of the service user experience. Working for our organisation
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust: We are one team We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role. Person specification
Experience
Significant post-registration in a range of settings with significant experience at a senior level. Able to demonstrate having worked in an autonomous role utilising skills in complex situations Experience in leading and managing staff Budgetary financial management experience Experience of clinical audit/R&D processes and practice Experience in policy development Experience of being accountable for patient care as well as decision-making skills Proven experience in managing and implementing change Experience of working across organisational boundaries Designed and delivered teaching or education packages to patients, carers, and health care staff Skills
Proven ability to lead, influence and provide consultations within a multi-disciplinary environment Report writing/Presentation skills Change management, decision and problem-solving skills Excellent time management and organisation skills Ability to manage, motivate and empower others Ability to work as part of a team, networking skills Teaching and mentoring skills Able to effectively and appropriately deal with criticism and challenging people and situations Ability to positively and creatively challenge current thinking in order to develop new and improved policy and working practices Able to influence others from partner agencies, to achieve national targets without any direct authority In-depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of the specific patient group Curriculum planning and facilitation skills Mentoring and counselling skills Project Management Knowledge
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance e.g., NICE etc. Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national targets and priorities Understanding of the Trust’s objectives and priorities and the ability to work across operational boundaries An understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, Adult Safeguarding and Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards. Knowledge of relevant national policies pertaining to Cardiology Political awareness Qualifications
Registered General Nurse Have undertaken post-qualification leadership training ENB 659 or equivalent – SLIP, 998 Evidence of current CPD Evidence of further study/knowledge at Masters level or equivalent experience Degree You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name: Rebecca Kidd Job title: Deputy Director of Nursing for Specialist Medicine Email address: [emailprotected] Telephone number: 07870575672
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