Matron

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and compassionate oncology nurse to join The Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as a Matron within the Cancers Services. The candidates are expected to have management and leadership experience. The post offers the chance to provide visible and effective clinical leadership across the portfolio that include 3 inpatients wards and Medical Day Unit in Chelsea site, and two specialist nursing teams. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading nursing teams to deliver safe, high quality, patient- centred care while supporting staff wellbeing, development and performance. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a world-renowned Trust and shape cancer services through inspirational and inclusive leadership.

The Royal Marsden  is a world-leading cancer centre, specialising in diagnosis, treatment, research and education. As a Trust, we are proud of our inclusive and supportive environment, where staff feels respected, valued and able to thrive.

Main duties of the job

• Lead and be responsible for the delivery of effective nursing for a complex group of patients and their families, ensuring compassionate and efficient care and making certain the patient is always central to the service and how it is delivered.
• Act as part of the senior management team for the Division within the Clinical Business Unit (CBU), working closely with the Service Manager, Clinical Director, Divisional Nurse Director and Divisional Director to deliver the Trust strategy within the Division.
• Overall responsibility for the daily operational management of the ward/day care areas (where appropriate). The post holder will look at developing new and different ways of working in order to improve the patient pathway.
• Contribute to the relationship management of referring trusts, supporting partnership working with other organisations where appropriate.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

• To provide a clear focus for nursing, giving a highly visible and authoritative presence within the units. To be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high quality care and ensuring that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery whatever the setting.
• To work clinically for a minimum of 7.5hrs/week.
• Oversee the day to day management of the oncology wards, working with the ward leaders, clinical nurse specialists, medical teams and administrative groups to ensure the smooth running of the clinical areas.
• Ensure CNSs work at an advanced practice level, providing a specialist service and level of expertise in their specialist area ensure their interventions are timely and well documented.
• Ensure CNSs’ offer all relevant patients a Holistic Needs Assessment at appropriate patient milestones, be responsible for this data collection and make sure that the HNA enables the CNS to devise a personalised care plans, ensuring patient’s needs are met holistically.