Job summary Within the care group, Women, Children and HIV, an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Matron has arisen to join the team and support exciting developments. The successful candidate will be directly responsible for the management of the Nursing teams within the Child Health specialties, supported by the Head of Nursing; the Clinical Matron will cover inpatient, outpatient and Clinical Nurse Specialist services. The entire team is very excited about this role within the care group and look forward to welcoming a new Clinical Matron. The post holder will work closely with the Head of Nursing, General Manager, and Clinical Director for the Care Group. The role will complement the 2 existing matrons for gynaecology and neonatal care. We are very interested in hearing from you if you would like to join our team, we are looking for an applicant who is forward thinking and innovative, can demonstrate a proven track record of supporting change and service improvement, is flexible and adaptable with excellent communication and organisational skills but most importantly, have unlimited enthusiasm. Please note- this role is working on site only with no remote working due to the clinical nature of the role. Main duties of the job This role will take the lead on quality, safety and patient experience across the specialty area: Child Health. Contributing to the Quality Improvement Plan as well as contributing to the Care Group agenda and having a portfolio that reflects this as delegated by the Head of Nursing. The Clinical Matron will have responsibility for leading the RCHT Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals Vision for the specialty, ensuring effective implementation of service objectives within the available resources. To enable them to execute this responsibility the post holder is expected to provide proactive and visible leadership. Leadership will span four key areas; service leadership, people and personal leadership, quality leadership and collaborative leadership. To be able to resolve clinical issues quickly and effectively; to minimise any negative impact on the quality of patient care and to monitor safety within their areas of responsibility by reviewing and triangulating information derived from multiple metrics and advising the Care Group senior leadership team when issues are identified. About us Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region. The Trust employs 5,000 staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods. The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally. We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community. Date posted 02 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 156-6874901 Job locations Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Truro TR1 3LJ Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Healthcare Professional either NMC Child RN or HCPC registration Mentor qualification Degree or relevant experience Post registration courses / equivalent level of experience Desirable Leadership qualification Management qualification Education / teaching certificate Experience Essential Evidence of experience within operational management in an acute hospital setting in a senior Nurse/Midwife/AHP role Ward Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Lead experience Experience of working within Child Health environment or similar acute area Clinically credible role model in the Child Health environment through demonstrable leadership skill and experience Experience of developing non-medical clinical business and workforce plans in line with future service requirements Desirable Understanding of audit and research methodologies Experience of assessing students Skills and Knowledge Essential Effective managerial, leadership and organisational skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Effective decision making skills in challenging environments Ability to work well within a team. Able to work across professional teams and organisational boundaries To be able to manage own time. Personal attributes Essential Respectful and courteous Ability to positively role model Trust values and behaviours at all times. Able to prioritise in challenging situations and lead / direct care Able to deal with work based stressful experiences and support others Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Healthcare Professional either NMC Child RN or HCPC registration Mentor qualification Degree or relevant experience Post registration courses / equivalent level of experience Desirable Leadership qualification Management qualification Education / teaching certificate Experience Essential Evidence of experience within operational management in an acute hospital setting in a senior Nurse/Midwife/AHP role Ward Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Lead experience Experience of working within Child Health environment or similar acute area Clinically credible role model in the Child Health environment through demonstrable leadership skill and experience Experience of developing non-medical clinical business and workforce plans in line with future service requirements Desirable Understanding of audit and research methodologies Experience of assessing students Skills and Knowledge Essential Effective managerial, leadership and organisational skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Effective decision making skills in challenging environments Ability to work well within a team. Able to work across professional teams and organisational boundaries To be able to manage own time. Personal attributes Essential Respectful and courteous Ability to positively role model Trust values and behaviours at all times. Able to prioritise in challenging situations and lead / direct care Able to deal with work based stressful experiences and support others 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 Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Address Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Truro TR1 3LJ Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)