Matron - Complex Surgery

The Matron is a pivotal role within Princess Grace Hospital. The successful candidate will provide strong leadership and direction for our Complex Surgery nursing team.
They will be an exemplary role model with the ability to support teams in the delivery of outstanding clinical care and a culture of continuous improvement. To ensure this happens, the successful candidate will consistently and proactively lead best practice to ensure that excellence permeates every level of the facility.

We are seeking applicants that are highly professional clinical leaders or existing Matrons, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and unequivocal commitment to improving patient, carer and staff experience. You will inherit a team with a good structure, caring for patients with urology, gynae, colorectal surgical, intestinal failure, ENT inpatients surgical needs.
If successful in the role of Matron, you will have 24-hour accountability for the management and oversight of all patients within the facility, promoting excellence as standard. The role is key in promoting a nurturing environment for patients, relatives, visitors and staff through monitoring, measuring, actioning and evaluating service delivery, advocating for patients at all times.

Duties & Responsibilities
Act as a role model for nurses in the designated clinical area, promoting and demonstrating the standards of care and behaviour expected and at all times exhibiting high standards of professional conduct
Recognise clinical issues/problems and take early action as appropriate
Provide effective line management to ward managers, sisters and senior staff nurses within the service providing guidance, support and coaching and through them ensure that all nursing staff within the service are appropriately managed, ensuring that associated financial resources are controlled and utilised effectively, demonstrating value for money and high quality patient care.
Devise quality improvement plans as required - Complaints, incidents, audits, patient and staff experience
Develop effective and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders on the unit including consultants and funding bodies
Support the teams in ensuring that the rehabilitation pathway is followed, that timelines are followed and effective discharge planning takes place
Participate in clinical audit at local, group and national level. Ensure audits are effective by action planning findings and effecting improvements in patient care/experience

NMC registered Nurse
Senior clinical experience within inpatients surgical
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrative leadership skills
Ability to successfully negotiate and influence internal and external stakeholders

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day.
25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
Group Life Assurance from day one
Critical illness cover
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Diversity and Inclusion
Patients first. Colleagues always. That's the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we're creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That's why we're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.