Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. The acute matron will focus on the clinical support and delivery of the clinical quality, safety and learning elements for our new and refurbished female inpatient wards in Derby. Applicants must have extensive acute inpatient experience to ensure they have the knowledge, skills and clinical credibility to undertake the role, to ensure the guidance provided is accurate, up-to-date with national guidance and practicable for delivery within new ward environments. The matron will lead the service working closely with the Area Service Manager for the wards, alongside ward managers and clinical leads to monitor clinical quality standards ensuring these are maintained for all patients. As matron, the post holder is expected to ensure that service provision is responsive to patient need and that service planning involves patients and reflects the diverse population served. The post holder will work closely with ward managers, Heads of Nursing and ASM colleagues across the Trust the interest of patient care. Specifically: To work in partnership with the Senior Management Team to develop and deliver the divisional Integrated Business Plan and implement the Performance Assessment and Assurance framework. The role requires taking a lead role in performance assurance, activity monitoring and risk management, within the defined portfolio. To provide direct leadership for ward managers and senior nurses to ensure development of services and standards of cleanliness across the Adult Acute inpatient areas. Undertake delegated responsibilities for governance of standards (AIMs), ensuring systems are in place to effectively manage resources. Support the General Manager in developing capacity and capability to deliver local and national priorities within the defined service area.