Haemodialysis Matron

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, highly motivated, enthusiastic  individual to join our Renal Care Group, on a fixed six-month secondment, as  Haemodialysis Matron at the Main Dialysis Unit at Kings College Hospital. 
We are looking for an experienced ward manager, established matron or equivalent, to join our team. 
This role covers chronic and acute dialysis services at Denmark Hill, Dulwich Satellite unit at the Tessa Jowel Medical Centre and our Vascular Access service. 
The post holder will be responsible and accountable for all aspects of patient care, staffing and resource use at the Denmark Hill Haemodialysis Unit ,Dulwich Satellite Unit and our Vascular Access Service.  
As Matron you will be a highly visible member of the senior Nursing team, supported by the lead Nurse for dialysis and the Renal Head of Nursing.  
You will work alongside the Senior Nursing team to provide leadership and ensure clinical excellence across a large and diverse care group. To apply for this post, you will demonstrate experience in a clinical leadership role with evidence of service improvement, workforce development, leading the delivery of safe, effective care and enhancing patient experience within a renal dialysis environment. 
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role alongside an ambitious clinical team. You will be competent at managing services across site, leading people and empowering teams to deliver excellent patient care, while continuing to deliver a culture of respects and compassion in a supportive environment. Significant recent experience of working in a both acute and chronic dialysis setting, with proven management and leadership skills is highly desirable for this role.  
We encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups, including members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.  
If you are interested, please send an Update to date CV to Helen Cronin, lead Nurse for Dialysis Services.  
We strongly encourage an informal discussion or visit pre interview  
Interviews will take place mid-January 

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•  To be a highly visible, accessible and approachable dialysis nurse expert and leader with a significant direct patient care role within the Denmark Hill Dialysis unit, Dulwich Satellite Dialysis unit and Vascular Access service.
• To support the development of and promote the Trust’s mission, aims and objectives.
• To provide professional guidance, support and leadership to all nursing staff within these departments, demonstrating a responsible attitude in order to promote confidence in the service.
• To ensure a high standard of financially effective care delivery across defined clinical areas.
• To explore current practice, identifying areas for development, and planning the appropriate change using research and experience to evaluate the outcomes.

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.