Modern Matron - London, United Kingdom - Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

The primary aim of the Modern Matron role is predominantly concerned with the delivery of high standard patient centred care and the effective management of resources.

The role involves the provision of clinical expertise, professional leadership, educational/research as well as operational managerial responsibilities.

The post holder will ensure that there is senior clinical presence at nights, ensure high standard of care and will provide coaching to staff around best practice.

The post holder will undertake the key functions of the matron role to ensure the attainment and monitoring of quality and clinical performance indicators; and ensuring that all aspects of the Divisions service delivery is underpinned and evaluated by the patients and service users experience.

At least 40% of the post holders contractual hours will be directly linked to their clinical responsibilities.

The post holder will lead and manage inpatient services in delivering safe and effective high quality care, within the available resources.

The post holder will work in collaboration with service users and carers; ensuring nursing and professional practice is guided by the principles of recovery and good clinical practice.

Act as an exemplar and professional role-model in embracing core values of dignity, respect, care and compassion.

Be aware of and keep updated on wider issues effecting future professional practice in both mental health and the wider context of the NHS and ensure these are communicated to members of the team.

The Matron will provide highly visible, authoritative leadership and management to deliver services within an agreed service model. The Matron will work to establish effective multi-disciplinary working and continued integration within and across teams. The Matron will have responsibility for the operational management for a designated number of inpatient services.

The Matron will be expected to work flexibly and may be part of the on call and out of hours arrangements for the Trust.

They may be required to work across the Trust at any time working at different sites or service areas The Matron will ensure that the environment in which care is delivered meets the highest standards and is complaint with all inspections.

Clinical Responsibilities Provide a visible presence in clinical areas and be accessible to patients, families and carers Monitoring of Trust standards Coaching staff in relation to Trust protocols and procedures Use advanced clinical practice skills and expert knowledge in conjunction with nationally recognised assessment tools to accurately assess clinical, psychosocial or health status.

Participate in emergency responses (both psychiatric and medical).

Set and monitor environmental standards and take responsibility ensuring compliance to cleaning audits and other inspection specifications are met.

Establish a communication framework in which members of the team work effectively internally and externally across clinical teams and across the Trust to optimise the patient journey and to improve patient outcomes.

Develop and sustain appropriate relationships, partnerships and networks to influence and improve health outcomes.