The jobholder will have overall responsibility for the management of nursing and other associated staff and the management of resources/budgets within the nursing and phlebotomy part of CSU. The jobholder will be accountable for ensuring the highest standard of clinical care is provided within the departments for which they are responsible and ensure the principles of clinical governance are implemented at a local level. The jobholder will work in partnership with the facilities department in ensuring high standards of hospital cleanliness is maintained, embracing the principles outlined in the Matrons charter. The jobholder will be easily identifiable to patients, provide strong leadership through a visible presence and provide support, advice and assistance required by patients, their families and carers. The jobholder will also support the implementation of a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS), being a focal point for advice to patients and carers and local resolution of complaints. In additional to site specific patches, Matron post may also have specific Trustwide elements (e.g. Lead Cancer Nurse). Within locality hospitals the role will also incorporate Hospital Site Management responsibility (e.g. hospital wide communication & Health & Safety). Current services within the CSU comprise of a number of outpatient and ambulatory care services across 3 hospital sites. The post holder will have responsibility for 235 staff and an annual budget of £7,782,396. You will be required to have: At least 2 years at a senior level in nursing Understanding of specialty ( Desirable ) Experience managing and leading staff Budgetary management experience Service development/change management Registered Nurse (Level 1) or Registered Midwife (as appropriate) Evidence of Continuing Professional Development over last 3 years First degree level education Strategic influencing Intellectual flexibility Drive for results Holds to account Political astuteness