Matron for Critical Care and Outreach Worthing and St Richards
| Posting date: | 18 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £55,690.00 to £62,682.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £55690.00 - £62682.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 September 2025 |
| Location: | Worthing and Chichester, PO19 6SE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9279-25-1583 |
Summary
Uphold and display the Trust values of Commitment, Care & Quality. Demonstrate compassionate, inclusive, visible and authoritative leadership to Ward/Department Managers in order to ensure high quality patient centred clinical care is delivered. Ensure nursing practice reflects current clinical developments and is evidence based. Enhancement of own role and that of team members. In conjunction with the Senior Nurse Leadership Team actively embed the Trusts Nursing & Midwifery Strategy locally within areas of responsibility. Lead on the improvement of nursing standards by promoting Essence of Care and Best Practice nursing care. Participate in the development, use and evaluation of integrated care pathways. Divisional Director of Operations Divisional Director of Nursing Ward/Department Managers Matrons Head of Nursing Chief of Service Work as part of a local multi-disciplinary team, in developing models of care. Demonstrate and maintaining clinical credibility by acting regularly as a clinical practitioner in own areas of expertise. Work collaboratively in developing, leading and facilitating a seamless patient pathway through the service. Represent the Division at designated meetings. Deputise for the Head of Nursing as required. Be the Line Manager for the Ward/Department within defined areas of responsibility. To participate in the senior management on-call rota. Governance, patient safety and quality In partnership with the Divisional Director of Nursing and the Head of Nursing, implement a Divisional Clinical Governance Strategy. Within clinical areas develop a culture to ensure that Nurses actively contribute to the development of Clinical Governance (incorporating Health & Safety, Patient Safety & Risk). Be actively involved in relevant audits/risk managing. Participate in shared governance forums to provide shared best practice and drive quality care provision within the Trust. Ensure that the information governance agenda is embedded within the clinical areas. In consultation with the Divisional Director of Nursing and the Head of Nursing, investigate accidents and incidents identifying clinical risks and implementing corrective action where necessary. Co-ordinate relevant audit and monitoring data to assess standards of clinical care, staffing issues and patient activity providing assurance that services are delivering safe, high-quality care. Facilitate the Trusts complaints procedure, both formal and informal and respond proactively to patients/relatives concerns. Lead debriefing and learning from practice to stop and reflect after challenging situations. Ensure that all Wards/Departments/Clinical Areas have accurate patient information on the PAS system and that this is checked and reviewed at least weekly. Ensure safeguarding practices and standards are followed, at all times.