Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for an authentic, patient and staff focused leader within the division of surgery. Do you have engaging and empowering leadership skills? Are you great at motivating teams, with a proven track record of living shared governance principles in your everyday decision making? We wish to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to take on the role of Matron within the Surgery and Associated Services Division. The post holder will join the senior leadership team within theGeneral surgery and Vascular Directorate covering the EGS Pathway Main duties of the job The Matron will be a key role in the continued development of our services and in transforming the experience of our patients. This role is heavily focused on supporting our clinical teams to give the safest quality care for patients. This role will provide visible and dynamic leadership for our teams to deliver continued improvements. You will have the ability to lead, motivate and inspire and are you looking for an opportunity to develop and further and gain valuable leadership experience. As a leader in talent management, you will have the experience and ability to develop new services, provide a clear vision for our teams and enable them to achieve their full potential. You will inspire, motivate and coach your teams to provide the highest standards of care to every patient by continuously innovating new ways of doing things. 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.Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career 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. Working within the Surgery Division, you will be required to be flexible and work cross site. The Surgery Division provides an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed nurse/ ODP to support the Trust in the delivery of quality patient care. Date posted 04 April 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, Part-time Reference number 164-7104982 Job locations Cross Campus. QMC & City Hospital Campus Derby Road / Hucknall Road Nottingham NG7 2UH Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy. Person Specification Qualification Essential Qualified Practitioner - NMC PIN First Degree in Health related subject Evidence of CPD Management qualification or relevant experience recognised teaching course Masters Degree Experience Essential Experience in leading change/ Service improvement Expereince working with patient groups Management leadership experience Knowledge budgets/ financial control Desirable Project management knowledge complaints management Communication Essential Excellent communication skills Ability to manage conflict Strong leadership Qualities Planning and organisation skills Essential Understanding of pro-active performance management within a large clinical area Ability to prioritise own workload and maintain consistent standards Ability to plan strategies which impact positively across the service. Ability to work on own initiative but also as part of a team Person Specification Qualification Essential Qualified Practitioner - NMC PIN First Degree in Health related subject Evidence of CPD Management qualification or relevant experience recognised teaching course Masters Degree Experience Essential Experience in leading change/ Service improvement Expereince working with patient groups Management leadership experience Knowledge budgets/ financial control Desirable Project management knowledge complaints management Communication Essential Excellent communication skills Ability to manage conflict Strong leadership Qualities Planning and organisation skills Essential Understanding of pro-active performance management within a large clinical area Ability to prioritise own workload and maintain consistent standards Ability to plan strategies which impact positively across the service. Ability to work on own initiative but also as part of a team 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 Cross Campus. QMC & City Hospital Campus Derby Road / Hucknall Road Nottingham NG7 2UH Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)