Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior nurse within the Division of Medicine as a Quality Matron to support the existing Senior Nursing Team. If you are enthusiastic, dynamic and highly motivated, seeking to drive forward the provision of high-quality care and the patient safety agenda, then this post is for you. We are seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Nurse with a minimum of three years' experience at Ward Manager's level or equivalent to join our established Matron team. The post holder will report to and be professionally accountable to the Associate Director of Nursing/Divisional Director of Nursing. To undertake this challenging role in a large diverse division, you will need to have extensive experience in leading and managing multi-professional teams. The division consists of many specialities and clinical areas across the 2 sites, and the role of the Matron is vital to ensure that our Quality and Safety Agenda is at the forefront for the patients and staff within our organisation. Main duties of the job Please see attached Job description & Person Specification for further information about the Matron position available with WUTH. About us All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales. Date posted 26 March 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 408-25-233 Job locations Arrowe Park Hospital Wirral CH49 5PE Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description & Person Specification for further information about the Matron position available with WUTH. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description & Person Specification for further information about the Matron position available with WUTH. Person Specification Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential First level nurse : part 1 of NMC register or HCPC registered Hold relevant degree and working towards Masters level Holds a relevant teaching and assessing qualification On-going professional development with documented evidence Desirable Speciality specific qualification Management qualification Knowledge and Skills Desirable Experience of business planning or project management Experience of leading people through change Personal Attributes Essential Knowledge and application of professional nursing issues Commitment to service developments and quality Knowledge and Skills Essential Extensive experience as an assessor/mentor Experience of resource management Reputation for setting and maintaining high standards of nursing/clinical care Evidence of ability to manage change effectively Evidence of innovation in practice Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential Significant post-registration experience in a leadership position Demonstrable clinical experience within the relevant area Personal Attributes Essential Enthusiastic/self-confident Excellent communication skills Ability to establish relationships Evidence of: -report writing -leading workshops -presentation skills -negotiating skills Able to analyse information and problem solve effectively Person Specification Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential First level nurse : part 1 of NMC register or HCPC registered Hold relevant degree and working towards Masters level Holds a relevant teaching and assessing qualification On-going professional development with documented evidence Desirable Speciality specific qualification Management qualification Knowledge and Skills Desirable Experience of business planning or project management Experience of leading people through change Personal Attributes Essential Knowledge and application of professional nursing issues Commitment to service developments and quality Knowledge and Skills Essential Extensive experience as an assessor/mentor Experience of resource management Reputation for setting and maintaining high standards of nursing/clinical care Evidence of ability to manage change effectively Evidence of innovation in practice Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential Significant post-registration experience in a leadership position Demonstrable clinical experience within the relevant area Personal Attributes Essential Enthusiastic/self-confident Excellent communication skills Ability to establish relationships Evidence of: -report writing -leading workshops -presentation skills -negotiating skills Able to analyse information and problem solve effectively 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 Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Arrowe Park Hospital Wirral CH49 5PE Employer's website https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)