Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent: may be offered as a 6 months Fixed term position
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 188-SNM210624
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital Southampton
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £50,952.00 - £57,349.00 Per Annum Pro rata
- Closing
- 05/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Ophthalmology Matron
Band 8a
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with experience in an acute hospital setting to join the Ophthalmology care group as a Matron.
As Ophthalmology matron, you will be based in the dedicated Eye Unit at Southampton General Hospital and will have a unique opportunity to lead across inpatient, outpatient and emergency patient pathways, overseeing Eye Theatres, Eye Short Stay Unit, Eye Casualty and Eye Outpatients.
We are a tertiary referral, specially commissioned centre, with strong links with Hampshire and Isle of Wight (HIOW) ICS with services at both Southampton General Hospital and Lymington New Forest Hospital. Our Eye unit provides the largest single specialty outpatient service and highest volume of surgery in the trust.
This is a full-time permanent post with the option of a fixed term role for the successful candidate.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will work closely with our care group management team to ensure the safe, effective and positive experience of care for our patients throughout their treatment in the eye unit. The main duties of this role are Monday – Friday with some weekend and evening working to cover the divisional staffing hub role as per an agreed rota.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to motivate others, identify innovative ways of working and enact positive change.
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- 1st Level Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC Register / HCPC Registration
- First degree or equivalent
- Masters or equivalent experience
- Specialist qualification
- Leadership training
- Extensive knowledge of National and Local NHS and N&M agenda
- Extensive experience in the acute healthcare setting in clinical leadership/clinical management position
- Evidence of advanced leadership qualities
- Formal and informal teaching experience
- Staff and resource management experience
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of specialist area
Skills and competencies
Essential criteria
- Budget management
- Change management
- Communication
- Delegation
- Emotional intelligence
- General IT skills
- Incident resolution
- Influencing
- Interpersonal skills
- Motivational
- Organisational skills
- Policy development
- Resource management
- Team development
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Leah Marriott
- Job title
- Care Group Manager Ophthalmology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381 201477
- Additional information
Contact name: Ryan Bird
Contact job title: Lead Matron Ophthalmology
Contact email address: [email protected]
Contact telephone number: 02381 216657
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