Matron - Urgent and Emergency Care

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a substantive matron to lead Urgent and Emergency Care services at the Calderdale Royal Hospital. This role encompasses the leadership and management of the Emergency Department, Medical Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC), and other supporting services such as the Resuscitation Team.

The post holder will be a key member of the Divisional Management Team, collaborating effectively with fellow Matrons and General Managers to deliver high-quality patient services. There is a specific focus on visible, accessible, and strong clinical leadership; service quality and development; and ensuring patients experience safe, timely, and effective care.

The successful applicant will have a proven track record in leading and managing a busy Emergency Department.

Additionally, the successful applicant will work closely with the Emergency Department Matron at the Huddersfield Royal Infirmary to ensure coverage at both sites., The main duties of this role is to work collaboratively with other directorates within the organisation to ensure the best outcomes for patients. Additionally, to facilitate and lead in a positive, flexible and strategic manner.

Managerial Duties

• To fulfil requirements of the National Matrons Charter by promoting commitment to positive patient's experience (specifically in relation to hospital cleanliness, food quality and infection control).


• Work collaboratively with PALs and Risk Management to help prevent, curtail and manage complaints, in line with Trust and Government requirements.


• Have visible presence within the Emergency Department, including undertaking direct clinical care.


• Contribute to achieving the Division's financial targets.


• To provide professional advice to Ward and department Managers and other colleagues re safe and efficient services for patients.


• To ensure the effective utilisation of the workforce through efficient rostering and the management/compliance with the organisations rostering key performance indicators.
  
  Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional place to work with many amazing teams filled with hard working and dedicated staff, delivering high standards of patient care. As an organisation we are continuously adapting and making changes to the way we work to meet the needs of our patients and the current challenges facing the NHS.


This is an extremely exciting time to join Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust as we are currently reshaping our services through a reconfiguration program which will provide the basis for delivering safe, sustainable services for our patient.

Our Colleague Engagement Strategy describes the Trust's ethos for engaging with staff. The organisation is working with its staff to refine its approach and integrate this into everything that we do. It underpins our management development programme.