Job summary W We are recruiting an experienced nurse to join our senior nursing team as Matron for Specialised Rehabilitation Services, based at The Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Centre at the Northern General Hospital. The role of the Matron has never been more challenging, rewarding or important and it is an exciting time for a leader who thrives in the provision of visible and leadership to lead the Specialised Rehabilitation Services nursing team Main duties of the job Str We're looking for a passionate, dynamic and innovative leader with a solid foundation in operational and managerial leadership. The successful candidate will focus on the development and sustainability of services will span safety, day to day operational demands, finance, quality, and experience for patients and staff. The ideal candidate will have a clear vision for service development, a passion for delivery, an interest in governance and safety and extensive experience in an acute hospital setting. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the Duty Matron site rota and the Care Group Operational Matron rota. About us The directorate provides several specialist and highly specialised services to patients with acute spinal cord injury and non-trauma related spinal cord conditions. The Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Centre is a self-contained unit which provides care and treatment to patients who require ongoing ventilatory management and respiratory support, rehabilitation, surgical intervention, and ongoing care for patients with spinal cord conditions. Alongside the Spinal Injuries Centre, the post holder will also oversee the Mobility and Rehabilitation Centre, which provides specialist regional wheelchair and prosthetic outpatient services. Date posted 07 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 190-0147-DIR Job locations Northern General Hospital Herries Road SHEFFIELD S5 7TB Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Person Specification Skills & Knowledge Desirable Knowledge and understanding of local and regional agenda with regards to caring for spinal injury patients Education and Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse on Part 1 or 12 Master's Degree, or evidence of working towards Recognised management/ leadership qualification To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998 Further Training Essential Proven leadership skills Trust mandatory training. Desirable Knowledge of NHS Change Management training/qualification Experience Essential Experience of managing high quality patient centred acute services Extensive experience at Band 7 Proven management and leadership experience at band 7 Experience of nursing team leadership / understanding Skill mix Proven change management skills Evidence of Professional /Management Development. Broad understanding of Trust polices Evidence of managing change Experience of budget management Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service Ability to work under pressure acting as a role model for the nursing & midwifery profession Desirable Experience in strategic planning of service provision Experience of working with spinal injury/ specialised rehabilitation patients Personal Qualities Essential Highly developed decision making/ negotiation skills/ Excellent Highly Motivated Ability to work productively in a multidisciplinary environment with commitment to working as a team member Ability to work under pressure and deliver to deadlines IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft software packages Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Person Specification Skills & Knowledge Desirable Knowledge and understanding of local and regional agenda with regards to caring for spinal injury patients Education and Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse on Part 1 or 12 Master's Degree, or evidence of working towards Recognised management/ leadership qualification To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998 Further Training Essential Proven leadership skills Trust mandatory training. Desirable Knowledge of NHS Change Management training/qualification Experience Essential Experience of managing high quality patient centred acute services Extensive experience at Band 7 Proven management and leadership experience at band 7 Experience of nursing team leadership / understanding Skill mix Proven change management skills Evidence of Professional /Management Development. Broad understanding of Trust polices Evidence of managing change Experience of budget management Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service Ability to work under pressure acting as a role model for the nursing & midwifery profession Desirable Experience in strategic planning of service provision Experience of working with spinal injury/ specialised rehabilitation patients Personal Qualities Essential Highly developed decision making/ negotiation skills/ Excellent Highly Motivated Ability to work productively in a multidisciplinary environment with commitment to working as a team member Ability to work under pressure and deliver to deadlines IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft software packages Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 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 Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Northern General Hospital Herries Road SHEFFIELD S5 7TB Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)