Job Description

Previous applicants need not apply



This is an exciting opportunity to join a directorate and Trust that is developing in many ways.



We are an organisation that prides themselves on creating an environment that adheres the Trust values, ensuring the culture reflects through staff and the excellent care patients receive.

We are looking for:

Focus on the provision of high-quality care, visibility, professional leadership with a clear remit of setting/ maintaining standards of clinical excellence, improving outcomes and experiences for patients. An individual who shows great desire for innovation.



Strong clinical knowledge base and expertise in the nursing care of specialty medical patients.



Great people and leadership skills and who wants to learn and develop within a challenging and exciting role



Excellent communication and influencing skills to develop and maintain effective relationships and networks, and be able to initiate and support change with the tenacity and passion required to drive new ways of working.

Hours per week:

37.5



Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.



The successful candidate will be self-driven to lead on the development of patient care and new innovations, across the Acute and Integrated Community Care Directorate.



The Clinical Matron will provide visible, accessible leadership to services, wards, and departments within their given area of responsibility, developing nursing services in conjunction with the Clinical leads, Deputy Head of Nursing and in line with the strategic direction of the Trust.



The Clinical Matron will lead and support these areas ensuring all national and local quality standards are met.



To ensure a consistent and co-ordinated approach to the operational management and service provision throughout the area of responsibility.



To develop and maintain close links with all appropriate stakeholders regarding implementation of agreed care pathways, achievement of CQUINs across both primary and secondary care.



To monitor financial performance against all delegated services, influence, and support budget holders in the effective management of those budgets.



To work jointly with the Clinical Leads and Service Line / Operational Managers in ensuring that developments and service improvements are centred on the needs of the patient, responsive to clinical needs and appropriate to the provision of a cost effective, safe, high-quality service. To deliver those quality indicators within the scope of responsibility and work with other Trust personnel in the delivery of all quality indicators.



It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.



COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.



Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert



Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.



Please download a copy of the and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.



As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.



We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).



Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.



We look forward to receiving your application.