Clinical Matron

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, reliable individual to support the Peripheral Sites Care Group as Clinical Matron in Trauma based at RCH.
The successful individual will need to be a highly competent, visible, and an experienced leader, capable of functioning effectively and autonomously. They will use their expert knowledge and skills to develop safe, effective pathways of care, for all patients who access the Trauma service.
The successful individual will work closely with the Head of Nursing and General Manager to ensure the services run effectively, efficiently, and deliver best practice for all of our patients, with the clear vision to reduce health inequalities, improve outcomes, ensure safe care and provide on-going and sustainable support to all of our patients. This is a 6-month secondment opportunity or fixed term contract, full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week., This role will take the lead on quality, safety and patient experience across the specialty area: West Cornwall Hospital, St Michael's Hospital, Marie Therese House, Trauma & Orthopaedics. Contributing to the Quality Improvement Plan as well as contributing to the Care Group agenda and having a portfolio that reflects this as delegated by the Head of Nursing. The Clinical Matron will have responsibility for leading the RCHT Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals vision for the specialty, ensuring effective implementation of service objectives within the available resources.
Leadership will span four key areas: service leadership, people and personal leadership, quality leadership and collaborative leadership.
To be able to resolve clinical issues quickly and effectively, to minimize any negative impact on the quality of patient care and to monitor the safety within their areas of responsibility by reviewing and triangulating information derived from multiple metrics and advising the Care Group senior leadership team when issues are identified.
To develop the professional practice of the non-medical clinical workforce whilst working closely with the Learning and Development Department, enabling access to education and training programs to ensure that they are fit to practice and have access to CPD., PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
+ Identity Checks
+ Professional registration and qualification checks
+ Employment history and reference checks
+ Occupational Health clearance
+ Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
+ Right to work in the UK
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Thank you for your application if you have not received a reply within 21 days of the closing date you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be aware that your application and related documents will be retained confidentially for a period of 12 months.
It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. To work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require a visa - we may be able to provide sponsorship, but this is not guaranteed.
Benefits include optional pension and life assurance and a dedicated Childcare Co-ordination Team
We are committed to ensuring our staff are developed, engaged and supported to work in different ways to support the ever-changing environment in which we operate.
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is a non-smoking organisation.
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The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.