Senior Matron at Outreach Medical Services

Responsibilities
General:

• As part of the Senior Clinical Group be accountable for the provision of expert nursing advice and input into operational and strategic issues including the development and implementation of strategy and policy which ensures that corporate and clinical group objectives are achieved within agreed timescales.
• Develop and communicate an overall vision which provides purpose and direction for all staff working within the Clinical Group.
• Develop a culture which positively promotes learning from incidents and patient feedback.
• Encourage a climate of confidence, facilitating an environment of openness and questioning, to encourage ongoing development.
• Develop and promote professionalism and forge relationships with other health care professionals and non-clinical staff, in order to improve the patient experience.
• Maintain an effective communication network to ensure staff has the information and support they require to provide high quality care for all patients and their families.
• Act as a role model for nurses across the Hospice, promoting and demonstrating the standards of care and behavior expected.
• Be responsible for and lead the formulation and monitoring of annual nursing workforce development plans.

Clinical:

• Deliver and supervise the delivery of all aspects of nursing care to patients based on research, knowledge and experience in order to maintain and raise standards of care.
• Analyze, monitor and evaluate standards of care and facilitate remedial action when necessary.
• Provide a visible, accessible and authoritative presence, establishing innovative and professional leadership which inspires, motivates and empowers nurses.
• Act as an expert for specific aspects of clinical practice in accordance with needs of ward and personal special interests.
• Apply and evaluate research findings in nursing practice to improve the standards of care delivered.
• Ensure patient care is delivered in accordance with established policies and protocols and to the agreed standard.
• Have a working knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and emergency clinical procedures, ensuring that appropriate action is taken in response to an emergency.
• Ensure the safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with established procedure and law.
• Ensure the safe custody of patient’s valuables and property.
• Lead on promoting and monitor the adherence of infection control policies and procedures. Ensure the working environment is clean and fit for purpose.
• Be conversant with current emergency resuscitation techniques, both in theory and practice.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess an HND with at least 15 years experience.