Job summary Critical Care and CCOT Matron We wish to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic and dynamic individual to take on the challenging role of Matron within the Clinical Support Division. The post holders will join the senior leadership team and will work closely with the Lead Clinicians and Specialty General Managers for Critical Care and CCOT. Main duties of the job The Critical Care/CCOT Matron will be a key role in the continued development of our Critical Care/CCOT services in transforming the experience of our patients. This role will focus on the Quality and Safety agenda supporting our clinical teams to give the safest quality care for patients within the Critical Care environment. This role will lead the development of a new Quality and Safety strategy within the department. The Matron will oversee and line manage the Specialist Nursing Teams. This role will provide visible and dynamic leadership for our teams to deliver continued improvements. You will have the ability to lead, motivate and inspire and are you looking for an opportunity to develop and further and gain valuable leadership experience. Working across both campuses (Nottingham City and Queens Medical Centre), Clinical Support provides an excellent opportunity to an enthusiastic and committed nurse to support the Trust in the delivery of quality patient care. About us With over 19,000 staff,we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH Date posted 01 April 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 164-7111093 Job locations QMC and City Campus Derby Road, Nottingham,. Nottingham NG7 2UH Job description Job responsibilities In addition to the summary below you need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert The Matron will be accountable for the Quality and Safety agenda within Critical Care and CCOT guaranteeing provision of high quality evidence based nursing practice which will be delivered within Critical Care and Outreach settings. The Matron will be a strong clinical leader, easily identifiable, highly visible and accessible to patients, carers and staff. He/she will have a particular responsibility to support the developments of Clinical Governance and Service Improvement, to modernise patient services and ensure the active involvement of patients and carers in the way services are developed, delivered and evaluated Job description Job responsibilities In addition to the summary below you need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert The Matron will be accountable for the Quality and Safety agenda within Critical Care and CCOT guaranteeing provision of high quality evidence based nursing practice which will be delivered within Critical Care and Outreach settings. The Matron will be a strong clinical leader, easily identifiable, highly visible and accessible to patients, carers and staff. He/she will have a particular responsibility to support the developments of Clinical Governance and Service Improvement, to modernise patient services and ensure the active involvement of patients and carers in the way services are developed, delivered and evaluated Person Specification Professional Essential Leadership Service Delivery Performance Management Healthcare Standards Governance and Risk Communication Desirable Leadership course Coaching skills Business planning Experience of talent management Demonstrate strong presentation skills Professional Essential Experience Training and Qualifications Completed a degree in Nursing or health related studies Mentor /assessor qualification Post registration Adult Critical Care Qualification Leadership & management training 5 years post registration experience including management and leadership experience Able to provide specialist advice concerning patient care Extensive knowledge of clinical governance and the quality agenda Experience of writing and managing high level risks Desirable Complaints management Patient partnership Masters Degree Person Specification Professional Essential Leadership Service Delivery Performance Management Healthcare Standards Governance and Risk Communication Desirable Leadership course Coaching skills Business planning Experience of talent management Demonstrate strong presentation skills Professional Essential Experience Training and Qualifications Completed a degree in Nursing or health related studies Mentor /assessor qualification Post registration Adult Critical Care Qualification Leadership & management training 5 years post registration experience including management and leadership experience Able to provide specialist advice concerning patient care Extensive knowledge of clinical governance and the quality agenda Experience of writing and managing high level risks Desirable Complaints management Patient partnership Masters Degree 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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address QMC and City Campus Derby Road, Nottingham,. Nottingham NG7 2UH Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)