Outpatient Matron

Outpatient Matron Overview

The Outpatient Matron position at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust offers an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative leader to oversee the Outpatients team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of exceptional nursing services and patient care at one of the UK’s leading NHS Foundation Trusts.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of high-quality care and patient experience across the Outpatients department.
• Provide proactive clinical and professional leadership to nursing staff at all levels.
• Ensure the workforce is managed efficiently and effectively, allowing nursing staff to focus on their core responsibilities.
• Contribute to the implementation of the Trust’s divisional and corporate nursing objectives.
• Develop the outpatient service and nursing roles to meet the evolving needs of patients and their families.
• Ensure the patient experience in Outpatients is of the highest standard, emphasizing dignified and compassionate care.
• Collaborate with the Head of Professions and Senior Management Team to develop and implement divisional strategies.
• Oversee the clinical and operational management of the Outpatients Service, ensuring safe and effective daily operations.
• Manage a large team of healthcare staff, providing leadership and professional development.
• Explore opportunities to improve models of care and oversee the budget for the Outpatients team.
• Provide professional advice and support to the multidisciplinary team in patient care.
• Lead initiatives to improve patient experience and departmental accreditation.
• Implement and evaluate training and development programs for staff.
• Develop and maintain policies, guidelines, and protocols for patient management.

Requirements

• Registered Adult Nurse with relevant nursing experience.
• Operational management experience in an acute hospital setting.
• Desirable: MSc in Nursing.
• Understanding of quality assurance and experience in leading change and innovation.
• Experience in disseminating work through presentations and publications.
• Experience in business planning.

Benefits

• Salary range of £66,274 to £73,496 per annum, including High Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) and Supplementary Night Operating Service (SNOS).
• Permanent contract with full-time working hours.
• Opportunities for flexible working arrangements.
• Commitment to equality and adjustments for disabled candidates.

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.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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