Modern Matron
Location
Abingdon-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
6/20/2025
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Description
Oxfordshire Community Services First Contact and Primary Care pathway supports unscheduled care across the county. The pathway is responsible for three community Minor Injury Units, one First Aid unit, and the GP Out of Hours service in Oxfordshire.
We are seeking a Modern Matron to provide visible senior clinical leadership across our six bases, ensuring both clinical and non-clinical standards of care are maintained. The ideal candidate will have experience in clinical governance and patient engagement, and will be a specialist in the management of injury and illness with proven leadership experience.
To work in partnership across the acute sector, primary & social care services & community nurses; in order to support and develop effective referral pathways, discharge practices and prevention of delayed transfers of care.
To act as a role model for clinical staff demonstrating and promoting the organisations and service’s core values, beliefs and professional behaviours including respect, non-discrimination, empowerment and inclusion.
To provide clinical leadership and direction for the units. This will include line management responsibility depending on the size, number and geographical spread of service teams.
To develop and promote innovation and service improvement, through initiatives such as the productive ward and productive community team.
To work with the heads of service in the planning and development of the service strategy.
To establish effective relationships with other service providers in the public, voluntary and private sectors to enable effective joint working with the Trust.
To promote awareness of clinical and non-clinical risk amongst all staff and to ensure the risk register is up to date.
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
We are seeking a Modern Matron to provide visible senior clinical leadership across our six bases, ensuring both clinical and non-clinical standards of care are maintained. The ideal candidate will have experience in clinical governance and patient engagement, and will be a specialist in the management of injury and illness with proven leadership experience.
To work in partnership across the acute sector, primary & social care services & community nurses; in order to support and develop effective referral pathways, discharge practices and prevention of delayed transfers of care.
To act as a role model for clinical staff demonstrating and promoting the organisations and service’s core values, beliefs and professional behaviours including respect, non-discrimination, empowerment and inclusion.
To provide clinical leadership and direction for the units. This will include line management responsibility depending on the size, number and geographical spread of service teams.
To develop and promote innovation and service improvement, through initiatives such as the productive ward and productive community team.
To work with the heads of service in the planning and development of the service strategy.
To establish effective relationships with other service providers in the public, voluntary and private sectors to enable effective joint working with the Trust.
To promote awareness of clinical and non-clinical risk amongst all staff and to ensure the risk register is up to date.
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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