Clinical Coordinator Scrub

Job overview

This presents an exciting opportunity for a suitable candidate to join our Integrated Medicine team, where the main focus will be on providing leadership in the field of gerontology. As a Matron, you will play a crucial role in supporting our existing workforce and senior nursing team. Our collective aim is to enhance both the patient experience , quality of gerontology care and patient outcomes at Orpington.

We are actively seeking individuals who possess a genuine passion for caring for older adults. Excellent communication skills and a keen attention to detail are essential qualities as you will contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality, and efficient services. If you are a dynamic, flexible, and self-motivated professional who is dedicated to delivering excellent patient care within Integrated Medicine, while also contributing to the development of a future-ready workforce, then this is the perfect position for you.

To gain further insights and explore this opportunity, we highly recommend engaging in an informal discussion with the Head of Nursing. This will provide an opportunity to learn more about the role, responsibilities, and the supportive environment we offer.

We look forward to receiving your application and the potential of having you as a valuable member of our team.

Main duties of the job

As a Matron, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Head of Nursing and the Integrated Medicine Care Group to achieve their objectives. Your primary responsibilities will include providing professional leadership to a designated team and setting an example of exceptional nursing practice. You will serve as a clinical expert and promote a culture of professional growth and continuous quality improvement.

Your main focus will be delivering high-quality, effective patient care with a specific emphasis on enhancing outcomes and the overall experience for older individuals, their families, and caregivers. Additionally, you will actively contribute to the professional development of your nursing teams, ensuring their competence in practice. You will also take responsibility for maintaining a safe patient environment, addressing infection control concerns, and collaborating closely with colleagues both within our facility and in primary care settings.

By embracing this role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the delivery of care and contribute to the improvement of patient outcomes. Your dedication to fostering a culture of continuous learning and your commitment to maintaining exceptional standards will be essential in achieving these goals.

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.