Matron

Job Description

<p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dedicated senior nurse to take on a 6 months secondment as matron for Cardiovascular & Thoracic at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS).</p> <p><strong>ABOUT THE CARE GROUP</strong></p> <p><span>The cardiovascular & thoracic care group provides regional services to Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Dorset and West Sussex in the provision of tertiary cardiothoracic services. In addition, the care group meets the needs of local people in the Southampton, Eastleigh and New Forest areas; in total we provide cardiothoracic services for a population of approximately two million people. The commitment, knowledge and skills of our staff are integral in delivering a high-quality service to this population.<br /><br />The post holder will effectively lead and support the management of a variety of wards/departments, including the following: - Thoracic, Cardiac surgery, Cardiology, High dependency, Coronary Care, Vascular Surgery and Catheter suites.</span></p> <p><span><strong>WHAT YOU’LL DO</strong></span></p> <p><span>Your leadership will guarantee delivery of high-quality nursing care from admission to discharge. Your role will be to drive consistently excellent clinical quality standards by providing inspirational and visible clinical leadership to the clinical team and supporting them in assuring the delivery of a contemporary, high quality, progressive, effective and evidence-based nursing service. You will be a key member of the care group management team working to innovate and change care pathways and develop and deliver on other workforce, financial performance and capital strategies for the benefit of patients and the trust. </span></p> <p><span><strong>WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR</strong></span></p> <p><span>We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals with proven clinical expertise within the fields of CV&T and Neuro services. You will have a strong philosophy of multidisciplinary working and be able to develop the nursing teams to ensure high quality evidence-based care for our patients. </span></p> <p><span>The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to lead motivate and manage teams in an ever-changing environment. Applicants must be able to demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills as well as evidence current experience of working with patients within this specialist field or equivalent. </span><span>We support our staff, offering a variety of opportunities for career progression. When it comes to careers, we are committed to developing yours. We support both professional and personal development, recognising its importance in delivering a quality service.</span></p> <p><span>If you have a real passion and hold the leadership and management qualities which are essential to the role, apply now and join our team.</span></p> <p><strong>WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU</strong></p> <p>As one of the largest acute teaching Trust’s in England, we can offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. We believe you deserve the best possible surroundings in which to do your job and we want to support you in doing your job to the best of your ability.</p> <p>As a Trust, we support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. You’ll have an opportunity to discuss this at interview. Our LiveWell and inspire programme offers opportunities, support and advice, including smoking cessation services, exercise and activity classes, and support for mental health.</p> <p>UHS employees are able to access a huge range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata) on appointment, can access on-site nursery facilities (subject to availability), and we offer a generous pension scheme.</p> <p><strong>ABOUT OUR TRUST AND SOUTHAMPTON</strong></p> <p>UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.</p> <p>Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and only an hour on the train from central London. The New Forest National Park and the beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than those in London, 13 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted and 13 nearby green spaces to enjoy.</p> <p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p> <p>Interviews will be held on Thursday, 12 December 2019</p> <p><strong>FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO APPLY</strong></p> <p>If you’re interested in applying for this role, we’d encourage you to get in touch using the contact information at the bottom of this advert with any questions or if you would like to arrange an informal visit. Alternatively, if you’re ready to apply, please follow the link below to complete an application.</p> <p> </p> <p>For further details / informal visits contact:</p> <p>Matron – Jenny Dove</p> <p>Jenny.Dove@</p>