Job summary Your skills and talents as a Leader will help ensure our children, young people and families receive the unparalleled quality care they deserve and in return, you'll find a rewarding career full of opportunity. When you work at NUH, you're not just helping families - you're part of one too. As an applicant for the Matron roles you must be able to demonstrate multidisciplinary team working; exhibit strong communication and leadership skills. You should have some experience of leading larger scale change, innovation, staff and service development in line with our Children's Hospital Nursing strategy, to deliver outstanding care, every time. Nottingham Children's Hospital were recently designated the first Children's Hospital across Europe to be accredited with Pathway to Excellence. This is an exciting time to become a pivotal member of our team as we move onwards with our journey of careexcellence. Ifyou are looking for the next challenge in your career, this is an exciting opportunity for you. Main duties of the job In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert. As a Matron across Nottingham Childrens' Hospital, you will provide day-to-day operational, clinical, professional leadership and support for nursing, maintaining quality focused standards as well as linking with other healthcare professionals throughout the services to ensure we continue to provide excellent care to our Children, Young People and their Families / Carers. About us 'With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.' Nottingham Children's Hospital were recently designated the first Children's Hospital across Europe to be accredited with Pathway to Excellence. This is an exciting time to become a pivotal member of our team as we move onwards with our journey of care excellence. You will be supported in your role by the Lead Nurse for Nottingham Children's Hospital, the Deputy and Divisional Nurse for Family Health. As well as delivering the highest standards of care to children, young people, their families and carers, Nottingham Children's Hospital are committed to developing and investing in you and your personnel and professional development, giving individual staff access and choices to progress in leadership, specialist, clinical academic and other roles. You will be joining a team of highly skilled professionals with a positive work ethic and great team ethos. If you're thinking of joining us and would require support with relocating please contact us for a discussion. Date posted 05 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 164-7015795 Job locations Nottingham Children's Hospital, QMC Derby Road Nottingham NG7 2UH Job description Job responsibilities Please note this is an overview and not an exhaustive list of the job description and main responsibilities Provide responsive, compassionate, inclusive leadership and management to promote the highest standards of clinical care, patient safety and experience. Ensure compliance with prevention and control of infections, monitoring cleaning of the environment. Workforce management, finance and budgeting Ensuring the highest quality education and development of nursing staff across the services. To act as a resource, providing advice on professional nursing issues in relation to clinical interventions, policies and protocols, service delivery and service development To ensure that appropriate resources are in place to support the delivery of high quality services within areas of responsibility Job description Job responsibilities Please note this is an overview and not an exhaustive list of the job description and main responsibilities Provide responsive, compassionate, inclusive leadership and management to promote the highest standards of clinical care, patient safety and experience. Ensure compliance with prevention and control of infections, monitoring cleaning of the environment. Workforce management, finance and budgeting Ensuring the highest quality education and development of nursing staff across the services. To act as a resource, providing advice on professional nursing issues in relation to clinical interventions, policies and protocols, service delivery and service development To ensure that appropriate resources are in place to support the delivery of high quality services within areas of responsibility Person Specification Commitment to Trust Values Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards Training & Qualifications Essential First degree or equivalent in health related subject Management qualification or relevant experience ENB 998 or equivalent teaching course Registered childrens nurse Desirable APLS provider Experience Essential Experience of leading and delivering programmes of change within an acute NHS setting Post registration experience including management and leadership experience Knowledge of budgets/financial control Communication/relatonship skil Essential Excellent communications skills, written and oral Ability to build successful teams Ability to influence and motivate staff to deliver challenging targets Strong leadership qualities Analytical/Judgement skills Essential Excellent problem solving skills using team when appropriate Able to present and receive complex information within the multi professional team Planning/organisational skills Essential Ability to prioritise own workload and maintain consistent standards Demonstrates strong organisational skills and abilities Ability to work on own initiative but also as part of a team Ability to plan strategies which impact positively across the service. Physical Skills Essential IT skills to manage and report on complex performance management information Adaptable and flexible Positive, enthusiastic and motivated Person Specification Commitment to Trust Values Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards Training & Qualifications Essential First degree or equivalent in health related subject Management qualification or relevant experience ENB 998 or equivalent teaching course Registered childrens nurse Desirable APLS provider Experience Essential Experience of leading and delivering programmes of change within an acute NHS setting Post registration experience including management and leadership experience Knowledge of budgets/financial control Communication/relatonship skil Essential Excellent communications skills, written and oral Ability to build successful teams Ability to influence and motivate staff to deliver challenging targets Strong leadership qualities Analytical/Judgement skills Essential Excellent problem solving skills using team when appropriate Able to present and receive complex information within the multi professional team Planning/organisational skills Essential Ability to prioritise own workload and maintain consistent standards Demonstrates strong organisational skills and abilities Ability to work on own initiative but also as part of a team Ability to plan strategies which impact positively across the service. Physical Skills Essential IT skills to manage and report on complex performance management information Adaptable and flexible Positive, enthusiastic and motivated Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address Nottingham Children's Hospital, QMC Derby Road Nottingham NG7 2UH Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)