Job summary
Employer heading
Community Matron
Band 8a
Job overview
West Integrated Health Community are very excited to advertise the role of Community Matron . The successful post holder will provide clear leadership and clinical expertise in the management of the Arfon & Mon Community Nursing Service. We are looking for a senior nurse leader with a strong clinical presence, leading and developing successful, safe and compassionate teams
Main duties of the job
Are you an inspirational nurse leader with high standards? Do you want to take your career to the next level?
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and innovative Registered Nurse to join the team of Nurse Leaders within the West Integrated Health Community
The post holder will play a key role in achieving and maintaining the highest standards and quality of clinical care within the District Nursing services in the Arfon & Mon localities.
The post holder will manage nursing staff and be accountable to the Area Deputy Head of Nursing for all aspects of the quality of services delivered within their area of authority.
They will maintain a visible professional presence where patients, carers and staff can turn for assistance, advice and support.
They will lead and participate in projects and areas of work, which will reflect clinical, professional and cooperate objectives.
The successful candidate will have experience in the management of community services, staffing teams, budget, responsibility and leadership.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Master’s Degree or equivalent experience in nursing or health related subject or working towards with completion in three years
- Significant relevant experience in a managerial post
- Teaching / assessing qualification or experience
- Track record of significant continuous professional and management development
- Leadership training or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate management qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of managing and leading a broad range of staff
- Budget management experience
- Experience in improving quality for patient staff and service
Desirable criteria
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Skills
Essential criteria
- Proven ability to analyse complex problems and to develop and successfully implement practical and workable solutions to address them
- Ability to think and plan tactically and creatively and to priorities work programs in the face of competing demands
- A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled to a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority
- A good understanding of the changing NHS environment
Desirable criteria
- Ability to be intellectually flexible and look beyond existing structures, ways of working boundaries and organisations to produce more effective and innovative service delivery and partnerships
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Karen Bampfield
- Job title
- Deputy Head of Community Nursing
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07796337499
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