Tavistock Hospital and Neighbourhood Matron inTavistock inTavistock PUBLISHED 27 DEC 2023
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1. Responsible for the day to day management of staff groups across several sites including In-patient staff, Community Nursing, Ageing well team, Admiral Nurse and Community Matrons. Liaising with appropriate managers and facilitating Ward and relevant Team Managers and their deputies in dealing with issues such as staffing and operational issues.
2. Ensure appropriate delegation of and participation in out-of-hours rota / on-call rota where appropriate. Frequency: approximately 8 duty slots within a 3 month period. Pay as per Agenda for Change guidance.
3. Provide expert clinical leadership and support to Ward/Community managers and nurses acting as a role model in provision of clear direction for nursing and practice development.
4. To support and ensure the implementation of clinical supervision for staff within areas of responsibility.
5. Where standards for facilities services are not met, take corrective action as appropriate.
6. Provide line management to delegated personnel within the service structure.
7. Provide nursing and managerial knowledge and experience to any member of the multi-disciplinary team in relation to patient care, ensuring a visible presence is maintained in all clinical areas,endeavouring to spend at least 60% of work time in a clinical environment
8. The role includes a balance of clinical and managerial responsibilities which may vary according to need and to be agreed by the Service Line Manager/Community Service Manager.
9. Provide clinical supervision and support to nursing and other professional colleagues.
10. Lead on specific aspects of nursing and service development in agreement with the Service Line Manager/Community Service Manager.
11. Set, agree and monitor standards for clinical practice and patient care and ensure teams have the right skills to deliver a high quality service.
12. Develop opportunities to enhance service user involvement and carers.
13. Work within your budget
14. Ensure there is a focus on admission avoidance/length of stay to reduce iatrogenic harm
15. Adopt the standard ward processes and Every Day Matters
16. Active participation in service improvement projects
Tavistock and Neighbourhood Matron - Tavistock and West Devon Locality
Band 8a - 37.5-hours, 12 month fixed term (or secondment for internal applicants)
with the potential for the role to become a permanent contract
An opportunity has arisen for a joint Hospital and Neighbourhood Matron to work across two organisations (University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust and Livewell SouthWest) to provide visible and professional, clinical and management leadership to inpatient and community settings.
Please note that this post is a 12 month fixed term or secondment for internal applicants with the potential for the role to turn into a permanent contract.
As Matron you should have experience of leadership at Senior Ward Sister/Charge Nurse or equivalent level together with experience in Clinical Governance, Risk Management, HR, Clinical Incidents and Complaints and Budgetary Management. You also must be a Registered Nurse and have the relevant clinical knowledge and skills. Previous experience in rehabilitation will be a distinct advantage in this role.
Interview Date - Friday 18th October 2024
Please note the interview process will include a 10 minute presentation and a 10 minute focus group as well as a formal interview. Previous applicants may apply
If you would like an informal discussion about these posts then please contact Nat Howes on or via email on
Responsible for overseeing and performance management of ward and department nurse managers in managing their nursing teams and budgets. Responsible for recruitment and supervision of Ward Managers, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Practice Educators and other key personnel.
Responsible for overseeing and performance management of Band 7 Community Nurse Team Manager in managing their respective teams and budgets. Also responsible for managing Long Term Conditions Matrons, Specialist Nurses and other key personnel in the Tavistock Community
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
1. Responsible for the day to day management of staff groups across several sites including In-patient staff, Community Nursing, Ageing well team, Admiral Nurse and Community Matrons. Liaising with appropriate managers and facilitating Ward and relevant Team Managers and their deputies in dealing with issues such as staffing and operational issues.
2. Ensure appropriate delegation of and participation in out-of-hours rota / on-call rota where appropriate. Frequency: approximately 8 duty slots within a 3 month period. Pay as per Agenda for Change guidance.
3. Provide expert clinical leadership and support to Ward/Community managers and nurses acting as a role model in provision of clear direction for nursing and practice development.
4. To support and ensure the implementation of clinical supervision for staff within areas of responsibility.
5. Where standards for facilities services are not met, take corrective action as appropriate.
6. Provide line management to delegated personnel within the service structure.
7. Provide nursing and managerial knowledge and experience to any member of the multi-disciplinary team in relation to patient care, ensuring a visible presence is maintained in all clinical areas,endeavouring to spend at least 60% of work time in a clinical environment
8. The role includes a balance of clinical and managerial responsibilities which may vary according to need and to be agreed by the Service Line Manager/Community Service Manager.
9. Provide clinical supervision and support to nursing and other professional colleagues.
10. Lead on specific aspects of nursing and service development in agreement with the Service Line Manager/Community Service Manager.
11. Set, agree and monitor standards for clinical practice and patient care and ensure teams have the right skills to deliver a high quality service.
12. Develop opportunities to enhance service user involvement and carers.
13. Work within your budget
14. Ensure there is a focus on admission avoidance/length of stay to reduce iatrogenic harm
15. Adopt the standard ward processes and Every Day Matters
16. Active participation in service improvement projects
Tavistock and Neighbourhood Matron - Tavistock and West Devon Locality
Band 8a - 37.5-hours, 12 month fixed term (or secondment for internal applicants)
with the potential for the role to become a permanent contract
An opportunity has arisen for a joint Hospital and Neighbourhood Matron to work across two organisations (University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust and Livewell SouthWest) to provide visible and professional, clinical and management leadership to inpatient and community settings.
Please note that this post is a 12 month fixed term or secondment for internal applicants with the potential for the role to turn into a permanent contract.
As Matron you should have experience of leadership at Senior Ward Sister/Charge Nurse or equivalent level together with experience in Clinical Governance, Risk Management, HR, Clinical Incidents and Complaints and Budgetary Management. You also must be a Registered Nurse and have the relevant clinical knowledge and skills. Previous experience in rehabilitation will be a distinct advantage in this role.
Interview Date - Friday 18th October 2024
Please note the interview process will include a 10 minute presentation and a 10 minute focus group as well as a formal interview. Previous applicants may apply
If you would like an informal discussion about these posts then please contact Nat Howes on or via email on
Responsible for overseeing and performance management of ward and department nurse managers in managing their nursing teams and budgets. Responsible for recruitment and supervision of Ward Managers, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Practice Educators and other key personnel.
Responsible for overseeing and performance management of Band 7 Community Nurse Team Manager in managing their respective teams and budgets. Also responsible for managing Long Term Conditions Matrons, Specialist Nurses and other key personnel in the Tavistock Community
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
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