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    Lead Nurse Community - Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom - South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

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    Our plans for ourEye Hospital in Sunderland are taking shape and will be our new home, with work having started this year.

    The new hospital means Sunderland will remain home to the regions only dedicated standalone eye hospital.

    It will strengthen our excellent reputation across the NHS, both regionally and nationally as a centre of excellence for ophthalmology care.

    As one of the few specialist eye hospitals in the country, research and using developing technology is a key part of our work.

    We encourage innovation and research in everything we do.

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced senior nurse to join the Ophthalmology Directorate on a permanent basis as our new Matron.

    We are looking for a dynamic and innovative individual who is as passionate about ophthalmology services as we are, to become part of our senior leadership team working as a triumvirate with the Clinical Director and Directorate Manager.

    The successful candidate will also be fully supported in their professional development by the wider senior nursing leadership team.

    Applicants must be experienced as a Band 7 senior nurse, ideally within an ophthalmology environment, and possess excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills to be able to drive forward improvements in line with current operational and professional agendas.

    Candidates will be passionate about ophthalmic care and able to provide visible, compassionate and accessible senior leadership to support and develop the nursing team.

    A flexible approach to work is required as well as the ability to demonstrate resilience to manage varying challenges in this demanding role.

    You must be able to provide professional direction, advocating excellence in clinical practice at all times and participate in a senior nurse rota to provide senior nurse cover across 7 days.

    Cross site matron cover to support care of other surgical services may also be required and you will be expected to support colleagues within the matron team.

    net Or Barbara Goodfellow, Head of Nursing, Tel: ext. net

    Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.

    From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

    We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.

    Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

    The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents.

    We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000.

    We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

    The Matron has 24 hour accountability for the wards/departments/areas in their Directorate for the efficient and effective operational management of the nursing workforce, guaranteeing provision of high quality evidence-based nursing practice which will be delivered within hospital, community and outreach settings.

    They should have the responsibility and authority to get the essential components of care right for patients clean wards and departments, quality care, ensuring patients are treated with dignity and respect, resolving problems for patients and relatives and ensuring high standards are maintained and delivered throughout the services.

    The Matron will contribute to identifying and managing issues of poor performance, risk and complaints. In undertaking the duties for this post the post holder must comply with the NMC Code.

    The Matron will uphold and ensure Trust nursing values are implemented and monitored to provide assurance that nursing/clinical staff behave in a professional manner.

    Clinically credible with significant experience at senior nurse level in a relevant setting
    Experience of policy critique and writing to ensure fit for purpose
    Experience of successful budget management and evidence of achieving financial targets
    Experience of undertaking root cause analysis
    Clinical experience within ophthalmology

    Competent in IT skills and ability to operate Windows programmes and Microsoft Office
    Knowledge of NHS Policies and strategies
    Well-developed report writing
    Knowledge and experience of using project planning IT programmes and tools
    Travel between sites and off-site meetings as required
    Ability to work flexible hours as well as support for major incidents
    Able to participate in duty matron rota

    First level NMC Registered Nurse (Adult) (RN Child for paediatric roles, RM for Midwifery)
    Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree.
    South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust


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