Job Summary NHS Blood & Transplant are pleased to advertise this opportunity for a motivated and forward-thinking Regional Matron to join our Nursing Care Quality Team. As a Regional Matron, you will be an integral part of both the education and care quality agenda. There are opportunities within this role to influence clinical care, lead on specific projects and develop as senior nurse. The Nursing Care Quality Team here at NHSBT, is growing and developing, and we are looking for the right individual to join us in supporting the work of the NCQT team agenda, lead on initiatives and influence clinical practice. The requirements of this post may be subject to change dependant on service need. The region you will be covering is our North and Central region so you should expect to travel throughout the region as and when required. Main duties of the job Your responsibilities will include: Developing and promoting corporate nursing practice and donor care policies. The post holder will be accountable for professional, clinical, and educational standards in their designated geographical area and be the point of reference for all nursing professional development issues. Providing line management and decisive operational and clinical leadership for the Blood Collection teams, promoting innovation and managing change to improve service delivery. Evaluating current practice and produce action plans designed to support quality improvement. Demonstrating advanced competence in complex decision making, assessment and management of clinical needs within the practice of donor care. This includes delegated responsibility and authority to take reasonable measures to remedy shortcomings, which impact negatively on the clinical environment and donor experience. Providing expert professional nursing advice and support to nurses working within the directorate. Providing strategic clinical advice to the Area Managers and Area Matrons on matters impacting on clinical care, operational performance, and the clinical environment. About You Experience and Knowledge A clinical expert through formal qualification (degree) and / or extensive clinical experience within a relevant healthcare field. Experience in managing and motivating people to deliver corporate business objectives. Demonstrable experience of working with budgets and the use of financial / activity information to support the management of services. Extensive experience working at a senior level, managing a MDT clinical team or department in effective collaborative working. Computer literate in routine electronic office management systems. Up to date understanding of national NHS and nursing policy and implications for the directorate and in particular, the nursing profession. Evidence of experience in setting, monitoring and evaluating standards of care. Experience of patient / donor experience and satisfaction initiatives. Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of patient safety initiatives, strategies and risk management. Demonstrable specialist knowledge in Blood / Component Donation. Qualifications and Training Possess a valid driving licence allowing the holder to drive in the UK. Registered nurse on part 1 adult/general of the NMC register. MSc level qualification in a relevant health care or education field or equivalent work-based knowledge and experience, along with commitment to study to MSc level. Degree or equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained in a relevant environment. Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process. About Us It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you ll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need. Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever. You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. What we offer: We will enable you to use your clinical leadership skills here You will be joining a workplace of innovative practice with leadership and public speaking opportunity with personalised development opportunity. NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities and this role supports hybrid working with the expectation of travel throughout your region, as and when required. You can enjoy flexible working whilst self managing your working pattern and hours 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years service and to 33 days after 10 years. NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions We ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role. This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Wednesday 22nd January 2025. Shortlisting will take place on or around Friday 24th January 2025 Interviews are anticipated to be held w/c 10th February 2025 subject to confirmation. For informal enquiries please contact Clare McNally, Matron for Care Quality, Clare.mcnallynhsbt.nhs.uk