Job overview Conveniently situated between the Kent coastline and the capital, the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells area is a great place to live and work.
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust operates from two primary hospital sites; our new state of the art Tunbridge Wells Hospital, the first all single room NHS hospital in England, and Maidstone Hospital, where the Kent Oncology Centre is based.The Trust is highly regarded for the excellent care it provides and for its work with major pharmaceutical companies in conducting vital research to support the development of new cancer treatments.We are continuing to build a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values as a Trust, therefore, are you looking for a rewarding role supporting an evolving Cancer Performance and Oncology Directorate.Reporting to the Head of Nursing, through strong clinical leadership the Matron will supporttheWardandDepartmental Sisters/ChargeNursestopromoteexcellencein nursing and midwifery care to maintain and improve clinical standards.
The post holder will ensure that all patients are treated with compassion, dignity and respect placing value on the diversity of the local community and beyond.
Main duties of the job You will be able to further develop their professional career by supporting the Director of Nursing and Quality and Head of Nursing in ensuring the highest standards of clinical care are provided.
The role will require excellent leadership skills and you will need to act as an expert resource and facilitator to support and develop nurses to achieve optimum nursing care and effective implementation of policy and practice.
The role also includes working closely with the General Managers and Clinical Director to ensure the smooth and successful running of the serviceYou should possess excellent communication skills, be visible and accessible.
You will need to be flexible and resilient in order to cope with the demands of the role.
In addition you must be able to influence and negotiate in order to improve the service your teams provide for their patients.
Working for our organisation MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex.
We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff.
We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.Would you like to work flexibly?
In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you.
Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level.
(Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career.
We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients.
We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities.
We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace.
Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible.
You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Person specification Skills Essential criteria Excellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent clinical skillsAbility to delegate effectivelyExcellent people management skillsLeadership and influencing skillsMaintains confidentiality, and is accountable for actions/decisionsAble to analyse and interpret findings of audit and develop action plansAbility to work to tight timescales and reprioritise effectivelyTo be aware of the Data Protection Act and implement changes to working practice with regard to new legislation Desirable criteria Experience in report writing/business planning Qualification Essential criteria First level registered NurseBroad clinical experience relevant to the postA proven track record of operational service management at a senior level in an acute hospital environment, including staff management, financial management and change managementMasters level qualification or equivalent experience Experience Essential criteria Success in leading and delivering changeAbility to manage performance by engaging teams in the strategic direction and delivery plansAble to establishing clear work priorities, delegating effectively, ensuring a capability to deliver, monitoring performance and giving feedbackProven ability to analyse complex problems and to develop and successfully implement practical and workable solutions to address themAbility to think and plan strategically, tactically and creativelyAble to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demandsA strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled with a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority.A good understanding of the changing NHS environment Desirable criteria Previous experience as a Matron