Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 8a matron to join the existing senior nursing leadership team within the Respiratory Division at WTWA. We are looking for an exceptional leader who is experienced, innovative, and committed to excellence in all aspects of the role. You will be an experienced nurse who has held previous leadership / management roles at Band 7. You will be a highly visible leader, able to evidence how you have positively influenced practice and patient care. As a Matron you will ensure and maintain the delivery of safe high-quality standards of care to our patients whilst also supporting staff wellbeing and development in their workplace. You will have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to command credibility. Supporting service development and enhancing patient experience will be an essential aspect of the role. The successful candidate should be enthusiastic, with strong leadership and people management skills. They must be able to demonstrate evidence-based practice and knowledge of the current healthcare agenda. The ideal candidate should have experience of leadership / management at Band 7 level and evidence of ongoing professional development. Main duties of the job As a key member of the Senior Nursing Team, working under the professional direction of the Lead Nurse and Head of Nursing for the Division of Respiratory, the Matron is responsible for the implementation of National and corresponding local Nursing Strategy. Specifically, this means delivering the complex agenda as defined by the Matrons Charter, the NHS Institute's 'High Impact Actions' and other National/Local guidance and policies, adopting a highly visible and accessible approach for patients, leading by example in empowering and developing staff to undertake a greater range of clinical activities in order to modernise and improve patient care. Responsible for managing the nursing teams, clinical leadership, infection prevention and control and standards of patient care. Act as a positive role model through the provision of effective professional leadership and demonstration of competent, accountable clinical practice and modelling of core values. Responsible for the performance management of key individuals in respect of the nursing contribution to service delivery. About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. Date posted 28 February 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 349-WTWA-6970740 Job locations Wythenshawe Hospital Southmoor Road Wythenshawe M23 9LT Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Essestial and desirable Essential Registered Nurse Educated to degree level in health-related studies Good Communication Skills Awareness of the NHS Agenda, national directives Demonstrable experience of: Human Resources Processes. Handling clinical incidents and complaints. Clinical governance and Risk management. Budgetary management Ability / experience of - Directing and instructing others. Considerable demonstrable experience of leadership at Senior Nurse or equivalent demonstrable experience level. Desirable Master's Degree Management qualification Currently working in the speciality for at least one year Change management experience Person Specification Essestial and desirable Essential Registered Nurse Educated to degree level in health-related studies Good Communication Skills Awareness of the NHS Agenda, national directives Demonstrable experience of: Human Resources Processes. Handling clinical incidents and complaints. Clinical governance and Risk management. Budgetary management Ability / experience of - Directing and instructing others. Considerable demonstrable experience of leadership at Senior Nurse or equivalent demonstrable experience level. Desirable Master's Degree Management qualification Currently working in the speciality for at least one year Change management experience 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 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address Wythenshawe Hospital Southmoor Road Wythenshawe M23 9LT Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)