Job summary
Employer heading
Senior Sister/ODP Band 7
NHS AfC: Band 7
At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.
Job overview
Main duties of the job
Working for our organisation
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached supporting documents Job description and persons specification which contain more information about the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse/ODP
- Recognised post registration qualification in relevant specialty
- Teaching and mentorship qualification
- ILS
Desirable criteria
- BSc in a relevant subject or working toward,
- Leadership qualification
management
Essential criteria
- Evidence of management experience in relevant specialty
- Competent and experienced with appraisal process
Desirable criteria
- Managing difficult situations
- Evidence of rota planning
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Post registration experience, including at band 6 Grade or equivalent
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Demonstrate experience of change management
Desirable criteria
- recruitment and selection experience
- Evidence of budgetary understanding
Skills
Essential criteria
- Effective communication skills
- Demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to organise people and staff to ensure the service within area of responsibi
- Able to motivate and gain commitment from others
- Ability to effectively manage resources; people, finance and facilities to maintain and improve services
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
- Marieke Moore-Wieland
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07796358118
- Additional information
- Theatre MatronSt Helier hospitalA2/B4 Theatre DepartmentQueen Mary's Day Surgery Unit020 8296 2000 Ext.3501Mobile number: 07796358118
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