Modern Matron

To be responsible for leading and coordinating the day-to-day operational management and professional support to the Nursing staff within the District Nursing Service at Castlepoint (Thundersley & Canvey). In addition to working alongside Matrons from neighbouring localities to ensure best quality of care for community patients. The postholder will focus on leading the team to introduce ways of continuously improving the quality of their service and safeguarding high standards of care by creating an environment in which excellence in clinical care will flourish. To support the Head of Community Service in delivering the NHS agenda and Trust vision & values within its strategic plans. Take a leading role in transformation for the service including digitalisation and integrated neighbourhood working. To positively contribute to the development of the District Nursing Service.Main duties of the job Provision of leadership to locality nursing team to ensure working in collaboration with neighbourhood teams to provide effective provision of services to the local population and provide advice both within and outside own profession. Ensure annual performance appraisals and personal development plans for all staff working within the locality. Lead on recruitment and selection of nursing and support staff for the locality. Ensuring all staff are appropriately prepared for their role through induction and training sessions. Ensure Trust Policy, Procedure and Guidelines are in place and that staff adheres to them, formulating policies within own sphere. Ensuring that current research findings and evidence based practice is integral and integrated into practice. To be responsible for management of the nursing budget for the locality, working within budgetary limits. Continuously review services to ensure the highest standards of clinical care are maintained. Ensure all staff attend mandatory and non-discretionary study days (Infection control, BLS, Manual Handling, Fire and Safeguarding), keeping accurate records to demonstrate this. Ensure compliance with the Care Quality Commission's Standards for better health and collate evidence of compliance on behalf of locality. To deputise for the Head of community nursing as appropriate.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment Join our Staff bank What is Staff Bank? Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times. All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish. If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.