Matron/Lead AHP - CHIC

Job overview

Posts available in CHIC and Older People

With the restructure within the Clinical Divisions to align with national profiles opportunities have arisen for the development of the new Matron role.  

The Matron role provides operational, clinical and professional leadership for a group of services within the Care Group.

Please indicate in your supporting information the post(s) you wish to apply for:

CHIC & Older People Division

Acute Frailty & Rehab Care Group

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Provide visible expert clinical and professional leadership for a group of services within the Care Group.  Working in collaboration with the Service Manager and Clinical lead to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality care.

The Matron will Lead quality improvement, patient safety, governance and assurance programmes and monitor clinical standards, audits, incidents and performance, driving continuous improvement.

Manage staffing, develop and support workforce resources and operational performance to ensure safe and sustainable services.

The postholder will need a level of clinical expertise and knowledge of the care group services for the post they wish to apply for.

The post involves participation in the Matron of the day rota which includes evening and weekend working and leads the operational oversight of staffing and patient flow and supports the site/on call team with clinical leadership out of hours.  

An example, of the possible rostered shift pattern:

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 £50 a year. 

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

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