Main area Matron - Medicine Division Grade Band 8a
Contract: Permanent
Working across 3 sites: Royal Stoke, County and CDC Hanley
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 205-7042492
Employer: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Stoke University Hospital
Town: Stoke on Trent
Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 03/04/2025 23:59
Matron
Band 8a
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual, with proven leadership/managerial experience, to join the University Hospitals of North Midlands Endoscopy Service with the Medicine and Urgent Care Division as our Endoscopy Matron.
The division has the opportunity for a Senior Nurse to undertake the role as a Matron. Working across our three sites: Royal Stoke, County and from Sept 2025 Clinical Diagnostic Centre (CDC) Hanley.
Working alongside the Directorate Managers & Clinical Directors, you will provide a highly visible & supportive presence inspiring the professional development of nursing whilst ensuring the delivery of high quality, safe patient care across all areas within the Division.
The CDC will be a brand new service coming online, so it is an exciting time to be joining the team in a leadership role. We seek an individual who thrives on change and service development and is passionate about patient and staff care.
We would like applications from individuals with proven clinical leadership skills as well as experience of working in endoscopy. Knowledge of the JAG accreditation process is essential.
Main duties of the job
This exciting role will support the development of your existing skills enhancing your leadership, professional & people management within the clinical environment. As a role model, you will influence and contribute to the development of nursing across the Division and Trust.
If you are a dynamic leader looking for an exciting opportunity to work within the Medicine and Urgent Care Division, we would like to hear from you.
Person specification
Skills
* Proven experience of leadership at a senior level
* Knowledge of JAG accreditation or similar external assessment
* Previous experience at Matron or Deputy Matron level
* Previous experience of across-site working
* Experience of working in an endoscopy environment
Qualification
* NMC
* Evidence of degree level study
* Leadership qualification or study
* Masters or Masters level study
Important information about your application
* All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
* References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
* We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
* Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies.
* New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.
For informal discussion please contact Jill Potts-Ayres, Divisional Nurse Director or Nadine Opiniano, Head of Nursing, Medical Division.
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