Modern Matron - Oxford inOxford inOxford PUBLISHED WED 30 OCT 2024

Band 8a: £53,755 to £60,504 a year Pro rata per annum PERMANENT
EATING DISORDER MENTAL HEALTH NHS

Oxford Health NHS Trust rH27iWzC

The Oxford Health NHS Trust is seeking a Modern Matron for a 14-bed specialist Eating Disorder ward for adults in Oxford. This role blends clinical and managerial responsibilities, focusing on delivering high-quality mental health nursing care while leading ward teams in providing patient-centric and evidence-based care. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the leadership team, collaborating with nurses, psychiatrists, and allied health professionals to ensure a supportive ward environment, address care delivery, and enhance governance practices related to nursing care quality.

In addition to direct involvement with patients and staff, the Modern Matron will promote collaboration and compassion among service users, carers, and colleagues. They will also play a pivotal role in meeting and exceeding Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards, driving quality improvement initiatives within the inpatient services, and contributing to the overall vision of the Trust. This position offers the opportunity for professional growth and the chance to positively impact mental health services.

Are you a mental health nurse looking for a balance of clinical and managerial responsibilities? A combination of patient contact, carer involvement and managing ward teams, leading on the provision of high quality mental health nursing care. An opportunity to be an influential member of the leadership team for your wards?

Do you have a passion and interest in Eating Disorders and want to lead your team to providing excellent, evidence based care on this 14 bedded mixed gender specialist Eating Disorder ward for adults?

This role provides clinical leadership for nurses and other health professionals providing care in an inpatient setting. You will be available to ward staff, patients and carers and be responsive to their experiences of care and concerns about the ward environment. The role of a modern matron is pivotal in delivering the vision of the Trust, service users and carers onto your wards.

The matron holds a key role as a member of the leadership team for the wards they are responsible for, alongside psychiatry and allied health professionals.

The matron will demonstrate a level of healthy curiosity about care delivery and become actively engaged in care planning and risk management as required.

In addition to this they will contribute to the governance of care and lead on the improvement and development of nursing care with a strong focus on quality improvement, including ensuring that Care Quality Commission (CQC) essential standards are met and exceeded.

Our inpatient services provide high quality care and are currently assessed as 'Good' by the CQC and are. We want to work with highly skilled, highly motivated matrons that will support and inspire teams within our inpatient services to meet CQC standards of 'Excellent'.

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It is essential that any applicant demonstrates their ability to work collaboratively and with compassion for service users, carers and staff.

The matron will take a lead role on developing aspects of the service across inpatient services working closely with matron colleagues within the directorate in addition to working across the wider Trust as necessary, providing an opportunity for networking and shared learning across the organisation.

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More about MENTAL HEALTH

Mental health has emerged as a critical issue in the United Kingdom, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis highlighted the fragility of mental well-being across different demographics, from children and adolescents to adults and the elderly. It has sparked a wider conversation about the importance of mental health care, accessibility, and the stigmas often associated with mental illnesses. Learn more...

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To work as a Modern Matron in the UK, particularly in the National Health Service (NHS), you should possess a mix of clinical and managerial skills, along with specific attributes that support leadership and patient care. Here are some key skills and qualifications required for the role:

1. Clinical Expertise

- Nursing Qualifications: You should be a registered nurse with a valid UK nursing registration (NMC).

- Specialized Knowledge: Experience and knowledge in a particular area of practice (e.g., surgical, medical, pediatrics) can be beneficial.

2. Leadership and Management Skills

- Team Leadership: Ability to lead, inspire, and manage nursing teams effectively.

- Service Improvement: Skills in implementing and managing changes to improve services and patient care.

- Conflict Resolution: Experience in dealing with and resolving conflicts within teams or between staff and patients.

3. Communication Skills

- Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and staff at all levels.

- Patient Advocacy: Ability to advocate for patients’ needs and preferences within the healthcare system.

4. Organizational Skills

- Time Management: Proficient in prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively in a busy healthcare environment.

- Resource Management: Skills in managing budgets, resources, and workforce planning.

5. Quality Assurance & Safety

- Risk Management: Understanding of health and safety regulations, and ability to implement protocols to minimize risks.

- Quality Improvement: Experience in auditing clinical practices and implementing quality improvement initiatives.

6. Training and Development

- Mentorship Skills: Ability to mentor and support the professional development of nursing staff.

- Teaching Skills: Capability to provide education and training to staff and patients.

7. Emotional Intelligence

- Empathy and Compassion: Strong patient-centered approach with the ability to understand and respond to emotional needs.

- Resilience: Ability to handle stress and remain composed in challenging situations.

8. Knowledge of Policies and Regulations

- Understanding of NHS Frameworks: Familiarity with governmental policies, NHS frameworks, and healthcare regulations.

- Quality Standards: Knowledge of standards set by organizations such as the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

9. Information Technology

- IT Proficiency: Competency in using electronic health records, databases, and other digital tools to support patient care and management.

Qualifications and Experience

- Many positions require a minimum of several years of clinical experience, often including time spent in senior nursing roles.

- Additional qualifications, such as a postgraduate degree in management or leadership in healthcare, may be advantageous.