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Modern Matron • Watford
Central London Community Health Trust

Thank you for your interest in the position of Modern Matron in Watford with Central London Community Health Trust.

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1. Can you describe your experience in leading a multi-disciplinary team within a healthcare setting? How have you fostered collaboration among team members? Can you describe your experience in leading a multi-disciplinary team within a healthcare setting? How have you fostered collaboration among team members?

2. What strategies would you implement to ensure effective communication and engagement between you and the Ward Managers, Clinical Lead Therapists, and other staff members? What strategies would you implement to ensure effective communication and engagement between you and the Ward Managers, Clinical Lead Therapists, and other staff members?

3. How do you approach performance management and staff development? Can you provide an example of a successful initiative you've led in this area? How do you approach performance management and staff development? Can you provide an example of a successful initiative you've led in this area?

4. What is your understanding of the Matron's Charter and how would you apply its principles in your role? What is your understanding of the Matron's Charter and how would you apply its principles in your role?

5. Can you give an example of a continuous quality improvement project you've been involved in? What was your role, and what were the outcomes? Can you give an example of a continuous quality improvement project you've been involved in? What was your role, and what were the outcomes?

6. In your opinion, what are the most critical quality standards for inpatient care in rehabilitation settings? How would you monitor and enhance these standards? In your opinion, what are the most critical quality standards for inpatient care in rehabilitation settings? How would you monitor and enhance these standards?

7. How do you propose to create a culture of continuous improvement among nursing staff within the rehabilitation units? How do you propose to create a culture of continuous improvement among nursing staff within the rehabilitation units?

8. What initiatives would you propose to enhance the patient and family experience in the rehabilitation units? What initiatives would you propose to enhance the patient and family experience in the rehabilitation units?

9. Can you share an example of how you've engaged with patients or their families to improve care delivery? Can you share an example of how you've engaged with patients or their families to improve care delivery?

10. What specific strategies have you previously employed to ensure compliance with infection prevention policies? What specific strategies have you previously employed to ensure compliance with infection prevention policies?

11. How would you address compliance lapses in clinical practices regarding the prevention of infection? How would you address compliance lapses in clinical practices regarding the prevention of infection?

12. Can you detail your experience with implementing change in a healthcare setting? How do you ensure that changes are accepted and embedded within the team? Can you detail your experience with implementing change in a healthcare setting? How do you ensure that changes are accepted and embedded within the team?

13. With rapid changes in healthcare practices, how do you stay informed about best practice guidelines and ensure their application in your units? With rapid changes in healthcare practices, how do you stay informed about best practice guidelines and ensure their application in your units?

14. What KPIs do you believe are vital in a rehabilitation setting, and how would you ensure that your team meets them? What KPIs do you believe are vital in a rehabilitation setting, and how would you ensure that your team meets them?

15. How do you plan to communicate performance results to your team and involve them in improvement efforts? How do you plan to communicate performance results to your team and involve them in improvement efforts?

16. Why are you interested in this Modern Matron position with the Central London Community Health Trust, and what unique qualities would you bring to our team? Why are you interested in this Modern Matron position with the Central London Community Health Trust, and what unique qualities would you bring to our team?

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Role: Modern Matron in Watford

Interviewed on Saturday 29 March 2025 at 10:26.

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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nModern Matron with Central London Community Health Trust in Watford\n\n Are you looking for a change and a new challenge? Do you want to be part of developing high quality, integrated multi-disciplinary In-patient care and rehabilitation for Hertfordshire residents? Hi I'm Cheryl Ali, Clinical Service Manager for Inpatient Units In Herts and I am looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Nurse to join my senior leadership team. As the modern matron, you will support me; provide leadership, deliver on and monitor standards and support and drive innovations for the two rehabiliatation units at Langely House in Watford. This Modern Matron posts supports both Midway (28 bedded general rehab unit) and Holywell (20 bedded stroke and neurological rehab unit), and the postholder will work very closely with the Head of Service, Clinical Service Manager, Clinical Lead Therapists and Ward Managers to develop the services, looking at new ways of working and implementing change to further enhance staff, patient and family experience. The Matron will play a key role as part of the Management and Leadership of Bedded Rehab Services, in conjunction with the Clinical Lead Therapists, Clinical Service Manager and the Head of Service in delivering on and monitoring standards, ensuring the delivery of quality care. The post-holder will be accountable for the provision of effective professional nursing leadership and pro-active nursing resource management for the Units. As an experienced practitioner, the post-holder will be expected to create an environment of continuous quality improvement and professional development, ensuring that the delivery of care is regularly reviewed and that service developments are implemented when necessary. The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring the implementation of the Matron's Charter and hence will promote best practice in the prevention of infection, through ensuring a clean and safe environment and that clinical practices are in accordance with Trust policy, and best practice guidelines to minimise the risk of infection. Responsibilities will also include contributing to the delivery of the Key Performance Indicators and all key strategic activities and developments. This will be supported by high quality communications with all groups of staff. The Nursing Ward Manager, who will report directly and be managed by the Matron. About us **Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.** "}