Job summary Are you a compassionate leader in Nursing or Allied Health Professionals looking to become a Modern Matron? This role brings together Recruitment, Retention and Education for the Division of Surgery, developing our workforce to ensure high standards of patient care through continuous development of our clinical teams. Managing the Practice Education Facilitators in practice, you will be able to lead and influence clinical care, whilst working with the Trust Education team and Universities to align our academic and clinical care delivery. Overseeing recruitment and retention for nurses and AHPs will require divisional and trustwide representation, working alongside our Trust Resourcing team. If this aligns with your values and passion for clinical care then please click on the link to apply. Closing date: 19/02/25 Interview date: 28/02/25 Main duties of the job This post provides strong compassionate, transformational, and inclusive leadership, with a visible, senior presence for nursing, allied health professionals (AHP) and learners across the Division of Surgery. The matron will work strategically to ensure the Nursing/AHP workforce is adaptive to patient requirements and be accountable for the delivery of optimum education, retention and resourcing, in line with the ten key matron responsibilities outlined nationally. The post-holder will act as the division's point of contact for the development of accredited academic courses, whilst leading retention and resourcing for nursing and AHPs. As Matron the post holder is expected to ensure that the planning of services involves patients and service users, and reflects the diverse population served. There is an expectation that the post holder will work closely with other matrons, Divisional Directors of Nursing and their deputies, and relevant clinical and non-clinical colleagues within the division and the wider Trust, linking with Universities, Colleges and other stakeholders as required. About us University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge. Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 387-S-6362-GB Job locations Bristol Royal Infirmary Upper Maudlin Street Bristol BS2 8HW Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Extensive leadership and clinical operational management experience within a complex service provider organisation Significant clinical expertise in a Band 7 (or equivalent non-NHS) level nursing/AHP role Proven track record in contributing to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies/protocols and guidelines relevant to education, retention and resourcing Considerable involvement in the development of standards of practice, conduct and decision making Expertise in supervising/mentoring nursing/AHP staff to support and promote effective service and care delivery History of collaborating constructively with internal and external partners to create conditions for successful partnership working Demonstrable understanding of quality and risk management Desirable Experience of developing business cases Knowledge of curriculum development, supervising students and guest lectureships in higher education institutions Experience of the management of change with an interest in culture change Skills and Abilities Essential Excellent leadership and organisational skills Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative and prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate Personally resilient and able to manage complexity and work in a changing environment Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively, including strong report writing and presentation skills, excellent verbal and interpersonal skills Excellent IT Skills Awareness of current professional issues that influence nursing/AHP practice in relation to education, retention and resourcing Demonstrable evidence of problem solving, strategic leadership and decision-making skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Able to inspire and motivate colleagues Aptitudes Essential Supportive Respectful Innovative Collaborative Qualifications and Training Essential Active 1st level registration with NMC or HCPC Masters level study or equivalent experience Teaching/Mentoring/Coaching/Professional advocate qualification or equivalent experience Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio and registration revalidation Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Extensive leadership and clinical operational management experience within a complex service provider organisation Significant clinical expertise in a Band 7 (or equivalent non-NHS) level nursing/AHP role Proven track record in contributing to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies/protocols and guidelines relevant to education, retention and resourcing Considerable involvement in the development of standards of practice, conduct and decision making Expertise in supervising/mentoring nursing/AHP staff to support and promote effective service and care delivery History of collaborating constructively with internal and external partners to create conditions for successful partnership working Demonstrable understanding of quality and risk management Desirable Experience of developing business cases Knowledge of curriculum development, supervising students and guest lectureships in higher education institutions Experience of the management of change with an interest in culture change Skills and Abilities Essential Excellent leadership and organisational skills Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative and prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate Personally resilient and able to manage complexity and work in a changing environment Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively, including strong report writing and presentation skills, excellent verbal and interpersonal skills Excellent IT Skills Awareness of current professional issues that influence nursing/AHP practice in relation to education, retention and resourcing Demonstrable evidence of problem solving, strategic leadership and decision-making skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Able to inspire and motivate colleagues Aptitudes Essential Supportive Respectful Innovative Collaborative Qualifications and Training Essential Active 1st level registration with NMC or HCPC Masters level study or equivalent experience Teaching/Mentoring/Coaching/Professional advocate qualification or equivalent experience Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio and registration revalidation 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 University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Address Bristol Royal Infirmary Upper Maudlin Street Bristol BS2 8HW Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)