Imaging Lead Matron/Practitioner

Job overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an  Imaging Lead Matron/Practitioner role (NMC/HCPC registered). This role would suit someone wishes  play a key role in maintaining the quality of care delivered to patients within the NNUH Radiology services. The successful candidate will be managing and working alongside colleagues across our Imaging modalities (Acute and CDC) and will have had extensive experience within a clinical setting, preferably Imaging, Oncology, or Surgical specialties, to ensure clinical and nursing standards are met.

The role of the Lead Matron/Practitioner is fundamental to ensuring patients receive safe, high quality care and a positive patients experience which is responsive to the needs of the patients, families and their carer’s. Therefore, we are seeking an experienced registered practitioner who has strong leadership skills and is passionate about developing services. This post holder will require knowledge, skill and attention to detail to continue to deliver real improvements in quality. Above all we are looking for an individual who has a passion for making a difference and is committed to delivering excellent patient care in a safe environment.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Imaging Service Operational Manager, the post holder will be an integral member of the Leadership Team and accountable for the delivery of optimum quality patient care

You will have a particular responsibility to contribute to the development of Clinical Governance and Service Improvement, alongside the Imaging Governance Lead, to modernise patient services and ensure the active involvement of patients and carers in the way services are developed, delivered and evaluated

Accountable for the delivery of optimum quality patient care across Radiology, Clinical Decision Centre, Vascular Access and Interventional Radiology including the Pre-Operative Assessment Service, in line with the ten key Imaging Lead Matron/Practitioner responsibilities:

a.      Inclusive leadership, professional standards, and accountability

b.      Governance, patient safety, and quality

c.      Workforce planning and resource management

d.      Patient experience and reducing health inequalities.

e.      Performance and operational oversight

f.       Digital and information technology

g.      Education, training, and development

h.      Research and development.

i.       Collaborative working and clinical effectiveness

j. Service improvement and transformation

Provide strong leadership, visible, credible senior nursing/midwifery presence accessible to all staff, patients and their families for advice, assistance, and support

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As Imaging Lead Matron/Practitioner, the post holder is expected to ensure that the services provided are responsive to patient needs, that the planning of services involves patients and users, and reflects the diverse population served.

There is an expectation that the post holder will work closely with Ward & Department Leads, Matrons, Nurse Director, Care Group colleague and across Care Groups and Trust boundaries in the interest of patient care.

Be responsible for the line management of direct reports, including setting objectives and undertaking appraisals, managing conduct, performance and managing health and sickness issues as and when they arise. This includes ensuring they maintain their continuous professional development and are developed to maximise their performance in their roles.

Continue to contribute and develop Radiology nursing/HCPC continued practice development in close collaboration with the higher education authorities.

Support the Service Operational Managers in the management of waiting lists ensuring staff availability, so that Imaging resources are used to the maximum capacity in order to meet national Imaging targets (ie: DM01) for both Imaging diagnostic and therapeutic services.

Participate in Trust-wide nursing/midwifery/practitioner projects and activities, communicating Care group and department specific issues to the wider Trust agenda

Embed a learning culture to review risk, learning from incidents and near misses, by leading a solution focused approach to review, ensuring that lessons are learned and shared

Ensure patient and public involvement is integral to the planning and delivery of clinical services. Work closely with representative groups to gain feedback on service delivery issues that can be used to inform changes and developments

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.