Band 8a - Matron, Ophthalmology

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be accountable for clinical and non-clinical quality within Ophthalmology services and will work in partnership with the Clinical Lead, Head of Nursing and Divisional Senior Management Team to deliver operational and strategic objectives.

You will provide professional leadership across the service, support implementation of the Trust Nursing Strategy, lead infection prevention initiatives, oversee workforce development and contribute to long-term service planning. The post holder will also participate in the Senior Nurse out-of-hours rota and work clinically to maintain visibility and credibility within the service.

Core hours are typically Monday to Friday, with flexibility required to meet service needs, including participation in the out-of-hours senior nursing rota.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Current and relevant NMC registration.
• First level registered nurse.
• Post graduate qualification in Ophthalmology.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Management experience including staff management.
• Practice assessor or equivalent teaching qualification.

Desirable

• Evidence of master's level study.
• Non Medical Prescriber Course.

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience at Band 7 or equivalent
• Current knowledge of clinical practice in an acute setting.
• Experience working in partnership with multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of current developments in nursing and the NHS.
• Budget Management.
• Lifelong learning, professional education and training.
• Workforce planning, recruitment and retention.

Desirable

• Ability to operationalise strategies.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience managing a ward / unit.
• Broad senior clinical and managerial experience relevant to the post.
• Success in working collaboratively across professions and services.
• Demonstrable success in managing change.
• Experience with the introduction of evidence-based practice.
• Project management.

Desirable

• Experience obtained in more than one clinical setting.
• Research experience Audit experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Cross Site

Watford

WD18 0HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk