Matron - Theatres - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Cambridge University Hospitals

Cambridge University Hospitals
Cambridge University Hospitals
Verified Company
Cambridge, United Kingdom

1 month ago

Tom O´Connor

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter
Description

Main area

  • Theatres
    Grade
  • Band 8a
    Contract
  • Permanent
    Hours
  • Full time hours per week
    Job ref
  • 180A247097
    Employer
  • Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
    Employer type
  • NHS
    Site
  • Addenbrookes Hospital-Division A
    Town
  • Cambridge
    Salary
- £50,952 - £57,349 p.a. pro rata
Salary period

  • Yearly
    Closing
  • 10/03/2024 23:59
    Interview date
  • 27/03/2024Job overview
**Due to promotion an exciting opportunity for a new 8a theatre matron position has arisen. Theatres is one of the largest departments here at CUH covering Ely Day Surgery Unit, Main theatres, Addenbrooke's Treatment centre, Rosie and Neurosurgery Theatres along with the new Ortho Surgical hub. You will be working closely with other Theatre Matrons, Theatre Band 7s team as well as with other Divisional colleagues. Our theatre Matrons support the Senior Leadership team to ensure the outstanding performance and patient care
- this is an incredible important role in the division.**
You will effectively lead and develop the Theatre teams and you will be an excellent communicator, upholding the Values and Behaviours of the Trust and will have a proven track record in influencing others. You will be passionate about maintaining high standards in Theatres, building strong professional relationships with the Team that work in and access theatres. Strong leadership and management skills are essential to be successful in this role. You will be liaising with the operational teams to ensure service improvements initiatives are driven forward and will be supported to develop these skills further. You will work closely with the Divisional Head of Nursing and Perioperative Care Operational Manager to reach your potential and develop in this role.
Main duties of the job


The post holder will:


Provide professional and managerial leadership to the clinical/theatre teams within their designated areas, providing a highly visible and authoritative presence ensuring the provision of high quality services, responsive to the needs of the patient at the centre of care delivery.

Be accountable for all clinical aspects of quality & safety within the service.


Work in partnership with Divisional Head of Nursing and the wider Divisional Management Team to ensure effective and efficient management of services to meet agreed standards within the resources available.


Maintain a visible clinical presence acting as a role model upon whom patients, visitors and staff can rely for support to ensure that the fundamental and specialist aspects of care are met.

This includes working clinical shifts.


Support the Divisional Head of Nursing by leading and developing Nurses and ODPs, their clinical practice and meaningful improvements to patient care.

Working for our organisation


Come Nurse with us
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.


You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development.

Our values of
Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care.

We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Closing date is midnight on 10 March 2024

Interviews are due to be held on 27 March 2024


Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
Our values and reputation for outstanding care

Opportunities to experience a range of specialities

Career and development opportunities

Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team

Research experience and opportunities

Lovely location and quality of life

  • Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
    Benefits to you


We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.


Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given.

In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

Person specification


Qualifications:

Essential criteria

Current and relevant NMC/HCPC registration

Significant Perioperative practice experience

Educated to degree level or equivalent experience

Evidence
More jobs from Cambridge University Hospitals
See all jobs of Cambridge University Hospitals