Senior Clinical Matron - Integrated Professions Leader in Truro

This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.

This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall first principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Leaders in our Trust are expected to lead with integrity, compassion and professionalism, embracing the principles of facilitating colleagues to act with autonomy to deliver an outstanding experience for staff and patients with a focus on customer service. Leadership qualities which embody high standards, leading by example and enabling colleagues to be creative in the pursuit of being a high performing organisation aspiring to operate in the top quartile nationally. Leaders are expected to set the benchmark for staff in having a flexible approach to their availability given that our services operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Being a visible, accessible and approachable leader is essential and requires an on-site presence.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain own professional registration and practice within the respective professional body's code of conduct.
• Provide visible, accessible and authoritative presence and leadership within the specialty's wider Group.
• Champion professional practice standards across areas of responsibility and performance manage against them.
• Work closely with the Service Managers and Specialty Leads as required to support development in service to enhance patient management and experience.
• Provide direct support and supervision to a designated group of Ward / Department Sisters and Charge Nurses, ensuring that they are empowered and skilled in clinical practice and decision making.
• Support and monitor the development of new non-medical clinical workforce roles to advance practice and facilitate the delivery of high-quality patient care.
• With the Senior Nursing and Midwifery Team, lead the development of and support the implementation of the Trust's Nursing Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Vision across area of responsibility and be an effective member of Senior Leadership Group.
• Support the Divisional Head of Nursing to undertake and monitor the implementation of all Quality and Patient Safety Strategies into areas of responsibility within own Division.
• Play an active role as a member of the Trusts' Senior Nursing, Midwifery and AHP team, contributing to the development and implementation of the professional agenda Trust-wide.

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation. Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.

It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities.

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Work health assessments
• Criminal record check standards
• Right to work checks

For further information please visit: NHS Employers.

We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.

Person Specification

• Qualifications
• Registered Healthcare Professional either NMC or HCPC registration
• Post registration courses / equivalent level of experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• MSc or willingness to undertake
• Education / teaching certificate

• Experience
• Operational management experience in an acute hospital setting at senior Nurse/Midwife/AHP level
• Ward Sister / Charge Nurse / Team Lead experience
• Experience leading change with sustained improvements
• Experience developing non-medical business and workforce plans
• Knowledge of key NHS issues (NSF, NICE guidance)
• Experience in budgetary control, clinical governance, H&S and HR
• Strong organisational skills, able to meet deadlines
• Strong leadership and influencing skills
• Understanding of business planning and objective setting
• Understanding of audit and research methodologies
• Experience of assessing students

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Effective managerial, leadership and organisational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.