Job summary An excellent opportunity has become available at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation trust to join our Team as a Band 8a Matron in our Emergency Department in our Acute, Emergency and Pharmacy Care Group (AEMP) We seek a highly skilled leader with a background in Emergency Care and Clinical Leadership. The candidate should be a positive and visible role model who can influence best practices in the Emergency Department. The ability to lead a team through challenging situations will be an asset while ensuring safe, high-quality, cost-effective care, supporting compliance with emergency care standards, and maintaining patient flow at the divisional and Trust levels. Interviews will be a 2 stage interview process with a stakeholder panel to be held on Thursday 20th February followed by a formal interview on Monday 24th February. Main duties of the job The post holder will support the Nurse Director and the wider care group in the day to day delivery of clinical business in the Emergency Department with a primary focus of the delivery of high standards of patient care and services with the care group. The successful candidate should also demonstrate experience of leading and developing the nursing workforce, measuring and improving standards of care and the patient experience, in accordance with agreed objectives, targets, quality standards, controls and resources. About us Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest and most successful healthcare employers in the UK. We offer fantastic opportunities for career progression, training and development, ensuring that roles are both challenging and rewarding. You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. Date posted 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 190-8875-DIR Job locations Northern General Hospital Herries Road Sheffield S5 7AU Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Recognised management / leadership qualification 1st degree or equivalent To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998. Desirable Masters Degree or working towards Experience Essential Experience of managing staff and HR issues Extensive experience as a senior nurse, including experience managing wards/departments. Experience Emergency or Acute Medicine nursing Desirable Experience at middle management level Experience of managing multi-disciplinary workforce Special Skills/Aptitudes Essential Ability to work as a clinical nurse Budget monitoring Management of service developments Desirable Multidisciplinary rostering IT skills including Datix Other Factors Essential Ability to contribute effectively to the Acute Medicine strategic vision Evidence of effective communication and interpersonal skills Ability to manage change Evidence of relevant professional development Ability to participate in the Duty Matron rota out of hours as required Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Recognised management / leadership qualification 1st degree or equivalent To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998. Desirable Masters Degree or working towards Experience Essential Experience of managing staff and HR issues Extensive experience as a senior nurse, including experience managing wards/departments. Experience Emergency or Acute Medicine nursing Desirable Experience at middle management level Experience of managing multi-disciplinary workforce Special Skills/Aptitudes Essential Ability to work as a clinical nurse Budget monitoring Management of service developments Desirable Multidisciplinary rostering IT skills including Datix Other Factors Essential Ability to contribute effectively to the Acute Medicine strategic vision Evidence of effective communication and interpersonal skills Ability to manage change Evidence of relevant professional development Ability to participate in the Duty Matron rota out of hours as required 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 Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Northern General Hospital Herries Road Sheffield S5 7AU Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)