Matron/Lead AHP IMC

Job overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Matron/AHP Lead to join our team at the newly established Intermediate Care Ward at Eastbourne site. This ward is designed to support the discharge process for patients who no longer meet the criteria to reside in the hospital acute wards. These patients are waiting to return home with reablement, awaiting  a rehab bed or moving to a long-term care facility.

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• Leadership and Management: Provide strong leadership and management to the nursing and allied health professional (AHP) teams, ensuring high standards of care and patient safety.
• Patient Care: Oversee the delivery of patient-centred care, ensuring that all patients receive appropriate and timely interventions to facilitate their recovery and discharge.
• Team Development: Support the professional development of staff through mentorship, training, and performance management.
• Quality Improvement: Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and service efficiency.
• Collaboration: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including GPs, nurses, therapists, and social workers, to ensure a seamless transition of care for patients.
• Resource Management: Efficiently manage resources, including staffing, equipment, and budgets, to ensure the ward operates effectively.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant healthcare regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Participation in the Senior Manager on call rota.

Working for our organisation

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £30 a year. 

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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