PATCH Matron North West London in London inLondon PUBLISHED THU 28 NOV 2024 Jump to job information section
Band 8a: £61,927 to £68,676 a year pa inclusive
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Job description
Are you a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional looking to make a significant impact?
We are seeking a highly motivated Matron to lead our Patch Service team.
This position offers the post holder an exciting opportunity to lead the PATCH team "Providing Assessment and Treatment for Children at Home" teams across NW London.
This new nursing role aims to provide vision, oversight and collaborative decision making for the planning, delivery and expansion of PATCH services across all NW London urgent and emergency care (UEC) settings. The post holder will achieve this with support from the Virtual ward (VW) triumvirate and the Band 7 local PATCH team leads.
- Lead, monitor and report on the performance of the service with data support from the wider team.
- To support the provision of high quality, effective, individualised care to all patients that is compassionate and caring.
- Work closely with the PATCH Team lead nurses and multi-disciplinary team members to monitor and maintain policies, standards of nursing care and staff development.
- To ensure equity and access for the paediatric population across the NWL sector into PATCH
- Take responsibility for reports that feed into local and sector wide boards.
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The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
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If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
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Can you describe your leadership style and how it aligns with leading a team in a community-based healthcare setting?
What strategies would you employ to foster collaboration among multi-disciplinary team members in the PATCH service?
How do you approach performance monitoring and reporting? Could you share an example of a time when you identified an area for improvement?
What is your experience with urgent and emergency care settings, particularly in a paediatric context?
How would you ensure that the care provided by the PATCH team remains individualised and of high quality?
1. Can you describe your leadership style and how it aligns with leading a team in a community-based healthcare setting?
2. What strategies would you employ to foster collaboration among multi-disciplinary team members in the PATCH service?
3. How do you approach performance monitoring and reporting? Could you share an example of a time when you identified an area for improvement?
4. What is your experience with urgent and emergency care settings, particularly in a paediatric context?
5. How would you ensure that the care provided by the PATCH team remains individualised and of high quality?
Useful skills for a PATCH Matron North West London:
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To work as a PATCH (Pediatric Acute Care and Hospitalization) Matron in North West London, you would typically need a combination of clinical, managerial, and interpersonal skills. Here are some key skills and qualifications that are essential for this role:
Clinical Skills:
1. Nursing Qualification: You should be a registered nurse (RN) with a valid NMC pin, preferably with additional qualifications in pediatric nursing or related field.
2. Specialized Pediatric Knowledge: Understanding of pediatric care, including medical, surgical, and chronic conditions affecting children.
3. Assessment Skills: Proficiency in conducting assessments and managing acute pediatric conditions.
Management Skills:
1. Leadership and Management: Experience in a senior nursing role with responsibilities for supervision, mentoring, and leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
2. Quality Improvement: Skills in quality assurance, risk management, and developing clinical protocols.
3. Resource Management: Ability to manage budgets, staffing levels, and other resources effectively.
Communication Skills:
1. Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
2. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build rapport with patients and families while providing support and information.
Organizational Skills:
1. Time Management: Capable of prioritizing tasks and managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
2. Problem Solving: Ability to think critically and make decisions during acute situations.
Professional Development:
1. Continual Learning: Commitment to ongoing professional development and attendance of relevant training and courses related to pediatric care and management.
Additional Skills:
1. IT Proficiency: Familiarity with healthcare systems and electronic record-keeping.
2. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respect for the diverse backgrounds and needs of the pediatric population.
Qualifications:
- A Master’s degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or Leadership is often preferred.
- Significant experience in pediatric nursing, including experience in leadership roles.
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