Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Matron - Major Trauma Ward
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Role Overview
Is providing excellent nursing care and getting the basics right one of your key drivers? Do you love developing others to become excellent at what they do? Is making a difference and doing the right thing fundamental to you? Do you advocate for the best possible patient care for each and every patient on the ward?
If you have experience in major trauma and are keen to develop your leadership skills then this Ward Matron role may be right for you.
Join our excellent team at one of London’s busiest major trauma centres as Matron of a 19 bedded ward, caring for patients with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord and column injuries, orthopaedic and plastic injuries, cardiothoracic injuries, tracheostomy care and more. From low level falls to major incidents, our patient cohort is challenging and diverse and we need the right leader to support this.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership and Management:
- Have continuous responsibility for the ward area, providing visible professional leadership and line management for a team of nursing and support staff.
- Ensure staffing is in line with Trust policy.
- Manage budgets and resources efficiently and effectively.
- Be responsible for the safety and cleanliness of the clinical environment.
- Champion a culture of learning and quality improvement in the clinical area.
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Patient Care:
- Act as a clinical expert within sphere of work.
- Ensure patients are assessed, have care plans that are implemented and evaluated in accordance with Trust’s evidence based procedural documents.
- To have local open and transparent communication channels that support the ward team to do the right thing for people we care for, to be bold when they have good ideas and to speak up when things go wrong.
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Collaboration:
- As a key member of a multi professional team, ensure appropriate referral and discussion with other members of the team to optimise patient care.
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Requirements
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Experience:
- Experience in major trauma.
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Skills:
- Strong sense of ownership of their wards.
- Honest and straightforward.
- Thrive on the busy nature of the role.
- Passion and drive.
- Excellent leadership skills.
Benefits
- Career development.
- Flexible working and wellbeing.
- Staff recognition scheme.
- Optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to equal opportunities and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: joanne lockwood
- Job title: Nurse Consultant Major Trauma
- Email address: joanne.lockwood1@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07886248178
We look forward to hearing from you.
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