Matron for Oncology and Haematology - Bath

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS FoundationTrust; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

This is a rare opportunity for an enthusiastic, innovative and highly-motivated senior nurse to join the RUH as Matron for Oncology and Haematology.

As matron, you will provide managerial, professional and clinical leadership to nurses and support staff working within Haematology and Oncology Services (Inpatient, Day Unit and Clinical Nurse Specialists).

You will be based in the new Dyson Cancer Centre in Bath, which opened in April 2024. The purpose-built facility houses oncology, chemotherapy and anti-cancer treatments and radiotherapy services, a 22-bed inpatient ward with a mix of single rooms and four bed bays, a dedicated pharmacy and our research team and nuclear medicine and physics teams.

In this role, you will be accountable for coordinating safe, high-quality care to improve patient, carers, families and colleagues experience.

You'll work within your specialty clinical triumvirates and take a professional lead role in advising and supporting the corporate nursing agenda. There will be strong collaboration with the Matron for Specialist Services, Outpatients and CNS Lead and our Trust Lead Cancer Nurse to help progressively shape patient pathways and experience.

Main duties of the job

You will provide leadership and direction to the staff within these areas to ensure delivery of safe, high-quality care and governance in line with the organisation’s strategic vision.

We are looking for an individual who can inspire and motivate teams to reach their full potential with effective line management delivering financial balance and achievement of efficiencies.

You'll provide clinical leadership to frontline staff, actively promoting Compassion in Practice, the just and restorative culture, and the Trust's Values and Behaviours.

As part of the senior nursing body, operationally you will maintain visibility within the organisation and promote patient flow, manage staffing escalations, and work as part of the Matron on-call rota in collaboration with all divisions.

Strategically you will contribute to the corporate nursing agenda by leading specific projects as requested. You will be a role model as an accessible, approachable figure for staff, patients, families and carers.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitalsto work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, to find out more about living and working in the beautiful historic city of Bath,learn about our extensive package of staff benefits,and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research - click on the apply button.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical

• To act as a role model for nurses within own defined clinical area/specialty and in the Division, promoting and demonstrating the standards of care expected. To challenge, influence and work with nursing teams and shared governance to continuously improve standards
• To lead and facilitate quality improvement projects and patient safety initiatives within own defined speciality areas to improve the experience of the patients, families and/or carers and improve patient outcomes

Leadership

• To lead and motivate staff effectively in the provision of care and future service
• To lead and support Divisional nursing staff through the process of change, supporting the continuous development of change management skills

Management

• To manage the day to day operational issues within own defined clinical area/specialty
• To lead within own sphere of responsibility and assist in the implementation of the Trust Escalation policy
• To play a key role in ensuring effective patient pathways and discharge planning contribute to the continued achievement of national targets

Person specification Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse with NMC Registration
• MSc in health related field or evidence of working at this level
• Demonstrates evidence of ongoing continuous professional development
• A management and/or leadership qualification (or equivalent) with equivalent experience

Desirable criteria

• Project management experience
• Demonstrated knowledge/qualification of SACT delivery

Knowledge Essential criteria

• Experience in the field of Oncology or Haematology
• Experience leading complex change within an organisation and improving services to increase quality and effectiveness
• Demonstrable experience of effective budgetary management and delivering on cost saving initiatives

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of involvement in service users' advocacy and complaints resolution
• Experience of managing a range of departments within the same role so that post-holder is able to manage effectively when not always based in the departments managed
• Previous experience of working at Matron level or equivalent

Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.