Matron- Haematology

Matron – Haematology
London: HCA Healthcare @ UCH
Full time: 37.5 hours per week 
Permanent
Salary: Competitive 

We are recruiting for a Matron to lead our Haematology team part of the Cancer Centre of Excellence.  Based in the newly built Grafton Way Building you will benefit from an updated environment that houses the latest medical technology in Haematology care.
As the Haematology and Oncology Matron, you will work within your scope of professional practice to prioritise people, preserve safety and promote professionalism and trust in effectively managing a number of wards, departments of teams to provide excellent, safe, effective and compassionate care throughout the 24 hour period.
You will be patient focused and provide strategic nursing leadership and direction for all nursing staff across the services managed and act as a point of contact for advice and expertise on all matters relating to both professional nursing and specific specialty issues. 
Acting as a role model of clinical leadership who inspires, motivates and empowers nurses within the service to deliver their best, the post holder is responsible for effectively managing the financial resources, ensuring the optimal deployment of the nursing workforce to ensure high-quality patient care is delivered and monitored.  This will require the post holder to contribute to both corporate and hospital initiatives and plans, particularly in respect of changes in patient care delivery and quality.
In collaboration with the Deputy Chief Nursing Officer, and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) you will be involved in the planning and implementation of development relating to nursing throughout the hospital.  You will also be part of the wider network of leaders across the HCA Healthcare group.
Skills and experience
Nurse Registered is essential
Previous experience of managing teams of nurses and other health care professionals
Evidence of a high level of clinical competence within defined specialties (Oncology & Haematology) 
Consolidated experience in a clinical leadership role at or equivalent to Ward Manager or Matron
Experience of managing resources within budget/ and capture of patient revenues/ meeting revenue targets
Workforce Planning and Management
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. 
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Specialist Mammographer, you’ll be eligible for:
25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
Group Life Assurance from day one
Critical illness cover
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Diversity and Inclusion
Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.