Job summary
- Main area
- Critical Care
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (expectation to work flexably across the working week, cross site and on call requirements)
- Job ref
- 374-SR3635-A
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust
- Town
- Eastbourne
- Salary
- £53,755 - £60,504 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
8a Critical Care Matron
NHS AfC: Band 8a
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 7,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
In the summer of 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to over half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £650 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. Conquest Hospital and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’.
Our two acute hospitals have emergency departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Our centre for trauma services and obstetrics is at Conquest Hospital, while our centre for urology and stroke services is at Eastbourne DGH. At Bexhill Hospital we offer a range of outpatient, day surgery, rehabilitation and intermediate care services. At Rye, Winchelsea and District Memorial Hospital we offer outpatients, rehabilitation and intermediate services. At Uckfield Community Hospital we provide day surgery and outpatient care.
In the community, we deliver services that focus on people with long term conditions living well outside hospital, through our integrated locality teams working with district and community nursing teams. Community members of staff also provide care to patients in their homes and from a number of clinics, health centres and GP surgeries.
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity at East Sussex HealthCare NHS Trust to lead our Critical Care teams across 2 acute sites as the 8a Matron.
The post holder will have a key strategic and clinical role within the critical care service. They will work to improve the outcomes and experience of critically ill patients across the Trust, establishing optimal levels of care.
They will also enhance optimal staff experience cultivating an environment that is positive and open. The Matron will develop and contribute to educational development of all staff as well as the operational running of the department. This is a key pivotal role in developing the critical care services at ESHT to the highest possible standard and showcase the units, division and to adhere and promote the trust values and vision.
Main duties of the job
The Matron (Band 8a) will work collaboratively within the Senior Divisional/Nursing teams to ensure that National, Regional and Trust strategies are developed and implemented at a local level.
The matron will promote the vision and values of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, leading by example and ensuring that they demonstrate those values in their leadership behaviours and how we support our teams and deliver our services.
The Matron will have established leadership skills that motivate, empower and inspire others to promote evidence-based quality service for patients. They will lead a successful and motivated team within the clinical unit and contribute to recruitment initiatives advising on workforce planning and supporting the development of new ways of working.
The Matron will be an expert Practitioner who is easily identifiable, visible and accessible to staff, patients and relatives.
Participation in the Senior Manager on call rota.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities.
Working for our organisation
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder is accountable for supporting provision for a high quality service to patients, the trust and its key stake holders. The post holder will be a professional role model for the staff working within Critical Care Cross site. Will act as a resource for the multi-professional team, ensuring at all times that the needs and views of the patient and their families contribute to the development of the serviceActively participate and support in the development of coordinated and comprehensive links throughout the Trust for the management of patients.Support the Professional Lead, General Manger, Head of Nursing and Service Manager for Critical Care in the development standards and care pathways for patients. To support and explore clinical practice, identifying areas for development and planning the appropriate change, though a collaborative approach with the senior leadership team. The post holder will have proven experience working in a senior leadership position within Critical Care , demonstrate experience of quality/service improvement, project management, operational leadership, people management, innovative and inspiring leadership and clinical practice.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse and hold active registration with NMC
- Masters level qualification or evidence of actively working towards relevant to role.
- Post graduate qualification relevant to role to demonstrate expert clinical and leadership skills.
Desirable criteria
- Mentoring or coaching qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven experience working in a senior leadership position
Desirable criteria
- NHS experience or relevant health care organisation
Skills
Essential criteria
- Leadership and operational management skills that demonstrate the ability to manage self and lead others
- Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills
- Senior Leadership qualification
Desirable criteria
- Experience of out of hours operational management and on call training/skills.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Evette Davies
- Job title
- Assistant Director of Nursing DAS
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07971651813
- Additional information
For an informal discussion or an opportunity to view the Critical Care Units and speak with the Senior Leadership team please contact Evette Davies Assistant Director of Nursing
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