Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving. Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage. Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Job overview We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated Matron to lead our dynamic Pre-Assessment and Acute Pain Services within SBUHB. We are seeking a compassionate leader who can drive excellence in patient care and support our dedicated Nursing Teams in delivering the best service possible. Main duties of the job The Matron is responsible for both the Pre-Assessment and Acute Pain Services within NPTSSG. The quality of the Health Boards clinical care and the safety of its patients are fundamental to its excellence and the Matron is responsible for ensuring the consistent delivery of evidence based, safe and effective nursing, infection prevention, safeguarding and patient flow standards within their defined area of responsibility. The role will provide direct leadership to ensure that the ward / department managers are able to implement the nursing and quality strategy and person-centred approaches to care, to deliver a nursing service that prioritise the care needs of patients and their families to enable a positive experience for patients and their families/cares. The post holder will be responsible for the day to day management of ward managers within their areas of responsibility in line with the Health Board's values and behaviour framework of caring for each other, working together and always improving. Working for our organisation We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation. You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you. There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled. Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do. If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification attached within supporting documents. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome. Person specification Essential Qualifications & Knowledge Essential criteria Registered Nurse Level 1 or ODP (active NMC/HCPC Registration) Cymhwyster rheoli cydnabyddedig neu brofiad cyfatebol amlwg Improving Quality Together (IQT Bronze) Knowledge of quality and service improvement methodologies and understanding of current policy and issues in professional pratice, complaince, standards and the wider NHS Desirable criteria Improving Quality Together (IQT Silver) Experience of leading a Service improvement/change Essential Aptitude and abilities Essential criteria Demonstrate SBUHB Vales & Behaviours Effectively managing and organising a wide range of complex services throughout areas of responsibility ensuring clear and unequivocal focus on quality and safety Ability to analyse highly complex facts and use judgment in situations where there is no precedent and creative and original thinking is required Desirable criteria Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers. Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership. We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview. To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Welsh language skills are desirable Documents to download Job Description and Person Specification - Bilingual (PDF, 279.2KB) OH Functional Requirements (PDF, 648.5KB) Privacy Notice (PDF, 696.3KB) Guidance notes for Applicants (PDF, 278.7KB) Applicant Guide (PDF, 624.8KB)