The Modern Matron will also be accountable for effective nursing leadership and resource management, contributing to key performance indicators and strategic activities. This position is integral to shaping the patient and family experience while maintaining a clean and safe environment in compliance with Trust policies and guidelines. The post-holder will oversee the Nursing Ward Manager and support the overall management and leadership of bedded rehabilitation services.
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.
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