Modern Matron
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Headington Hill, Oxford
Modern Matron
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Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Headington Hill, Oxford
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 30 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 21d75f53c07d4275b90013938ea4a6d6
Full Job Description
- You'll hold a key role as a member of the leadership team for the wards they are responsible for, alongside psychiatry and allied health professionals.
- Demonstrate a level of healthy curiosity about care delivery and become actively engaged in care planning and risk management as required.
- Contribute to the governance of care and lead on the improvement and development of nursing care with a strong focus on quality improvement, ensuring that Care Quality Commission (CQC) essential standards are met and exceeded
- Support and inspire teams within our inpatient services to meet CQC standards of 'Excellent'.
- The in-patient wards are also involved in the in-patient mental health transformation programme, including the NHS England Culture of Care programme. You will be a core part of the leadership team driving this transformation to improve quality of care.
The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role. Please note if you are based outside of the UK you will need to be fully qualified, have already passed your OSCE and have an NMC pin number in order to be considered for this role.
We are recruiting for a Modern Matron (Forensic Inpatient Services) at Littlemore Mental Health Centre, Oxford, to provide clinical leadership for nurses and other health professionals providing care in an inpatient setting. This role offers you a combination of patient contact, carer involvement and managing ward teams, leading on the provision of high quality evidence-based mental health nursing care. You'll be available to ward staff, patients and carers and be responsive to their experiences of care and concerns about the ward environment.The role of a modern matron is pivotal in delivering the vision of the Trust, patients and carers onto your wards. You'll offer operational and strategic leadership to the in-patient teams at our low secure units Lambourn House (pre-discharge unit), and Wenric Ward, both within the forensic directorate, and be the clinical and governance lead for these wards. If this sounds like your next career move, we would love to hear from you!, Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria. As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" - Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/modern-matron-125005240