Matron - 0-19 Universal Services

Job overview

To be responsible and accountable for the overall clinical and operational day-to-day delivery of clinical standards of care and the management of the nursing workforce, in accordance with set objectives, targets, quality standards, controls and resource constraints, that ensures the delivery of a high quality, patient centred service that meets patient  needs.

Contributes to the development, delivery and evaluation of the Paediatric strategy within the context of the Integrated Care System. Ensure a robust professional approach to service development and improvement. Ensures that any subsequent changes to structures, services and roles are underpinned by appropriate support and on-going professional development.

Supports the Assistant Director of Nursing to provide professional leadership and management for the development, implementation and monitoring of the Strategy for Nursing & Midwifery. The core nursing team is responsible for ensuring that effective systems of work are in place to ensure the safe delivery of evidence based patient care. Support effective patient flows and management of bed resources in the Trust.

Main duties of the job

Develop and maintain communication with people on complex matters, issues, ideas and/or in complex situations

Develop self and contribute to the development of others

Maintain and develop an environment and culture that improves health, safety and security.

Appraise interpret and apply suggestions recommendations and directives to improve services.

Contribute to improving quality and safety through incidents, PSIRF and complaint management.

Promote equality and diversity

Plan, deliver and evaluate interventions and or treatments when there are complex issues and/or serious illness

Test and review new concepts, models, methods practices products and equipment using QI methodology

Coordinate, monitor and review the use of finance

Plan, develop, monitor and review the recruitment, deployment and management of people Facilitate the development of capacity and demand modelling.

Responsibility for Patient Care (including monitoring, diagnostics + investigations)

Responsible and accountable for ensuring the delivery of a high quality, patient centred service that meets the needs of the patient.

Provide professional leadership to the multi-disciplinary team

Ensure that there are strategies in place to enhance the patients experience in line with local and national agendas.

Work closely with public and users of service so that health and wellbeing can be promoted and implemented.

Lead on the management of risk and escalation process

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This role is responsible for delivering paediatric Matron cover across the 0-19 Universal Services, health visitor and school nursing. The post provides senior clinical leadership, ensuring high standards of patient safety, quality of care, and operational management across these services. It also supports staff leadership, governance, and service development. Please refer to the job description and person specification for a full overview of the duties and responsibilities associated with the role.