Matron

Royal Variety Charity, Brinsworth House

Royal Variety Charity, Brinsworth House

Permanent

Matron

Ambition

Appointment to this role represents a significant evolution in the leadership of Brinsworth House as we seek to build the capacity and the capability of the care home by splitting the duties of the Registered Manager and appointing an Executive Administrator to assume day-to-day management of the home and a Matron to lead and oversee the clinical operation of the care home, and the care and safeguarding of its residents.

All of which will demand and require a Matron able to work collaboratively and hit the ground running; who can provide clear, inclusive, and effective leadership and lead on the improvement and development of nursing care with a strong focus on quality improvement, ensuring that CQC standards are met and exceeded and that we progress from a Good to an Excellent CQC rating.

 

Intro

Brinsworth House is a residential and nursing retirement home offering round-the-clock care to elderly members of the theatre and entertainment professionals that is owned and run by the Royal Variety Charity.

A place of safety, peace, happiness and tranquillity, set within three acres of grounds and rated Good by CQC. Brinsworth House is a beautiful mansion on the outskirts of Twickenham, which, for over one hundred years, has become the home of many retired artists and those who have spent their lives serving the entertainment industry.

Built in 1850, the house has 32 bedrooms, six separate living / function rooms, an entertainment stage with a bar area, a conservatory, a library, a restaurant, television rooms and even a hair salon; it is decorated to emphasise and represent its theatrical lineage and keep the ethos alive, and it has also recently benefited from the completion of a major refurbishment programme.

Described as a ‘home from home’ and fondly referred to by many in the industry as ‘the old pro’s paradise’. We recognise that everybody is different and are dedicated to providing a care plan that suits each individual and offer an excellent standard of full-time residential and nursing care, with each resident allocated a private bedroom. We also benefit from a well-equipped nursing wing, which enables us to offer care to those with varying levels of dependency.

Purpose

Tasked with leading our existing team of qualified nursing staff, ensuring CQC regulations are met and that Brinsworth House provides and maintains the highest levels of person-centred care while managing and developing cohesive working relationships within the clinical staff team and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Career Level

Leadership

Qualification

RGN with a valid PIN and enhanced DBS, together with evidence of continuing professional development.

Specialisation

Adult Social Care

Responsibilities

Resident Care:

  • Work alongside the Clinical Lead and collaborate with healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, and therapists, to assess the clinical requirements of prospective residents.
  • Ensure that residents’ physical, emotional, and social needs are met, that systems are in place to enable all residents and their families and representatives to be involved in the planning and reviewing of their care, that care is delivered in accordance with residents’ wishes, and that appropriate and accurate records are maintained for each resident.
  • Work with other healthcare colleagues, attend multi-disciplinary meetings and liaise with the GP, chiropodist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist and other members of the wider care team.
  • Arrange and chair regular residents’ meetings, including the preparation and distribution of minutes.
  • Promote positive visiting rights for all residents in all circumstances that will adhere to guidance from the government and NHS England.

 

Safeguarding:

  • Lead on all safeguarding investigations, reporting and significant event analysis.
  • Ensure that rigorous safeguarding procedures are in place and maintained.
  • Ensure that robust systems are in place to manage and monitor infection prevention and control, including maintaining individual risk assessments.

 

Medication:

  • Ensure that all staff involved in the dispensing of medication have a clear understanding of medication management and promote the safe and effective use of medicines in accordance with the NMC, RVC policy, CQC and other relevant guidance.

 

Leadership:

  • Lead the healthcare team in the pursuit of achieving effective care planning and person-centred care management.
  • Lead on the recruitment, training and supervision of clinical staff, ensuring that DBS checks, induction training and references are undertaken.
  • Prepare and manage all staff rotas with the assistance of the Clinical Lead and Head Chef, ensuring that adequate staffing levels are maintained to meet the needs of residents.
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations, providing support and feedback to staff.
  • Conduct spot checks during both day and night shifts to ensure staff compliance to allocated activities and night workers remain active throughout their shift.
  • Ensure that staff hours worked, sickness and annual leave are adequately and accurately recorded and ensure that the correct information (including authorising weekly time sheets) is passed to the Finance Team to enable monthly staff wages to be paid.

 

Communication:

  • Ensure that there is an effective exchange of information between all departments to promote continuity of care.
  • Serve as a liaison between residents, their families, and staff, ensuring that effective contact is maintained with residents’ families and representatives to address concerns and provide updates on their loved ones.
  • Actively promote and strengthen links with external agencies, including GPs, Specialist Nurses, Palliative Care Teams, Social Services, Primary Care and Hospital Trusts.

 

Regulatory Compliance:

  • Ensure that the care home complies with all relevant regulations and standards.
  • Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of changes in legislation and implement necessary changes in policies and procedures.

 

Quality Assurance:

  • Implement and monitor quality assurance programs to maintain high standards of care.
  • Conduct regular assessments and audits to identify areas for improvement.

 

Professional Development:

  • Keep abreast of developments in the field of adult social care and attend relevant training programs.
  • Encourage and facilitate the professional development of care home staff.

 

Promoting a Positive Environment:

  • Foster a positive and supportive environment for residents and staff.
  • Address conflicts or issues that may arise within the care home.

 

 

Person Specification

Qualifications:

  • RGN with a valid PIN and enhanced DBS.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.

 

Experience:

  • Substantial experience in a supervisory or management role within a care home or healthcare setting.
  • Proven experience in the delivery and coordination of adult social care.
  • Familiarity with relevant regulations, including experience of CQC and standards governing care homes.
  • Experience in staff recruitment, training, and performance management.

 

Knowledge:

  • In-depth understanding of the health and social care needs of senior adults, CQC regulations, GDPR and the need to maintain resident confidentiality.
  • Familiarity with Care Management Systems, including electronic care planning, call bell monitoring and other digital methods
  • Clear understanding of medication management and promoting the safe and effective use of medicines in care homes, including dispensing, handling and administering medicines.
  • Ability to assess and manage health conditions and coordinate care with healthcare professionals.

 

Skills:

  • Possess exceptional care planning skills with the ability to monitor, review, and adapt care plans to the needs of each individual resident.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with residents, families, and staff.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships.

 

Attributes:

  • Person-centred and focused on the achievement of positive outcomes.
  • Compassion and empathy for the well-being of residents, and able to provide emotional support and understanding to residents and their families.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.
  • Effective organisational and time-management skills.

 

Appointment to the role is subject to an Enhanced DBS and eligibility to register with CQC.

Organisation Profile

Owned and run by the Royal Variety Charity, Brinsworth House is so much more than what you would expect from a residential and nursing retirement home.

A beautiful mansion set within over three acres of grounds, with 32 bedrooms, six separate living/ function rooms, an entertainment stage with a bar area, a conservatory, a library, a restaurant, television rooms and even a hair salon. It is a place of safety, peace, happiness and tranquillity, decorated to emphasise and represent its theatrical lineage.

Often described as a ‘home from home’ and known affectionately in the industry as ‘the old pro’s paradise.’ We offer round-the-clock care to retired artists and those who have spent their lives serving the entertainment industry. We recognise that everybody is different and are dedicated to providing a care plan that suits each individual, offering an excellent standard of full-time residential and nursing care with each resident allocated their own private bedroom. We also benefit from a well-equipped nursing wing, which enables us to offer care to those with varying levels of dependency.

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If you would welcome the opportunity to apply, please forward:

  • A CV outlining your employment history, voluntary activities, achievements, and academic and professional qualifications.
  • A supporting statement (maximum 2 x A4 pages) providing details on your motivation, background and experience relevant to the role and your skills and attributes, which will ensure that you are successful as our Matron and which potentially distinguish you from other candidates.
  • A completed copy of our equalities and monitoring form (available on request).

Please ensure that you have included a telephone number and any dates when you will not be available or might have difficulty with the recruitment timetable, and if you require any adjustments to be made should you be invited for an interview.

Applications should be forwarded to philip.nelson@thehiringdept.com.

 

Recruitment Timetable

Closing Date: Monday 27th May

Preliminary Interviews: Early June

Final Panel Assessment: Mid June

 

Queries

For an informal and confidential discussion, please get in touch with our advising consultant, Philip Nelson, on 020 3590 9978 or via email at philip.nelson@thehiringdept.com.