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Social network you want to login/join with: The Matron will be a highly visible,accessible,andsupportivepresence inSurgical Wards,to which patients, their families and others can turn for leadership,assistance,advice,and support. The post holder will be part of the Divisional Nursing Leadership team with specific responsibility forthe Surgical Wards. Main duties of the job Matron’s role will focus on: Inclusive leadership, professionalstandardsand accountability. Governance, patient safety and quality. Workforce planning and resource management. Performance and operational oversight. Financial control of the surgical nursing budgets Digital and information technology. Education,trainingand development. Research and development. Collaborative working and clinical effectiveness. Service improvement and transformation. Working for our organisation Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly. Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits. Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list. Person specification Skills Advanced communications skills including inter-personal skills, liaison and negotiation skills, writing and presentation skills Ability to manage the service and contribute to overall strategy for the service Expert clinical skills within the relevant field. Ability to prioritise work, meet tight deadlines and work independently Experience Relevant experience at senior nurse level (band 7 or above) in Surgical nursing Experienced in managing budgetary resources across a service Experience of working with establishments & workforce planning experience Evidence of managing complaints/ PALS Knowledge Evidence of demonstrable knowledge of management development and nursing policy and practice development Sound knowledge of relevant surgical and Elective Centre standards and commitment to networking Workforce planning, recruitment and retention strategies Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values Qualifications Registered Nurse (Part 1) Evidence of ongoing professional development Post registration teaching course/ Mentorship qualification General Guidance for Applicants We are committed to achieving equality and inclusion at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and we respect and value the diversity and differences of our patients and our people, ensuring everyone is enabled to thrive, feels a sense of belonging, and is able to be their authentic self. We offer a range of flexible working options that enable you to balance your work and personal life, including part-time, compressed hours, remote working and job-shares. We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer. Employer certification / accreditation badges#J-18808-Ljbffr