Endoscopy Matron

Job summary

Are you an experienced clinical leader with a passion for delivering exceptional patient care? Join us as an Endoscopy Matron and take the lead in shaping the future of endoscopy services across Somerset.

What we're looking for

Strong leadership and management skills with significant experience in endoscopy or a related clinical field.

A passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and drive improvements in patient care.

A track record of ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and a commitment to achieving JAG accreditation.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

You'll will be supported by key members of the Directorate Operational Team and will provide clinical leadership to ensure the delivery of high quality services to all services users in accordance with agreed objective's, targets, quality standards, controls and resource constraints.

You'll work in collaboration with the management team, clinical leads, and the band 7 nurse managers in Musgrove Park, Bridgwater Hospital and Yeovil hospital to provide excellent standards of care for endoscopy across the county.

You'll take delegated responsibility for ensuring compliance with national / regulatory standards for effective complaints and patient experience management and all activities related to patient experience. To lead on JAG assessment for all units in the county.

Uphold the values of the organisation and associated behaviours through visible transformational leadership.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC Registered nurse

Masters level qualification, working towards or evidence of advanced practice

Evidence of leadership development

Evidence of postgraduate study

Desirable

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Experience

Essential

Effective budget management experience

Detailed knowledge of current patient experience and PPI national policy and agenda

Experience of leading and managing change

Significant experience of leading and managing teams

Desirable

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Additional Criteria

Essential

Clear understanding of statutory and mandatory responsibilities regarding governance, risk and complaints management

Ability to manage conflicting priorities and variations to workload

Desirable

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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.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For help with your application, contact:

Emelie James

[email protected]