Main area Matron for Medicine Division Grade Band 8a
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (Secondment will be considered)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 269-SFT9067
Employer: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Salisbury Hospital
Town: Salisbury
Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 pa pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 09/04/2025 23:59
Band 8a
Job overview
We are seeking a Medicine Division Matron for a seconded position within the newly structured division. Please review the Job description and Person Specification for further detailed information about the role.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will become an integral part of the Divisional operational team and will have nursing managerial oversight responsibility for selected areas within Medicine. The Division includes Acute Medical Wards, Specialist teams, Older Peoples Services, ED, Oncology and Haematology, Spinal unit, Therapies, Stroke, Rehab services, Hospice and Palliative care.
Applications are encouraged from nursing team members who are highly motivated leaders and passionate about delivering high-quality compassionate care. The post holder will manage service leads and be accountable to the Heads of Nursing for all aspects of the quality of services delivered within their area of responsibility. You will maintain a highly visible professional presence where patients, carers, and staff can turn to for assistance, advice, and support; and be an active participant within the divisional operational bed management rota. You will also lead and participate in projects and areas of work which will reflect clinical, professional, and corporate objectives.
Working for our organisation
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience. We are driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we provide for our patients and staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated “Good” by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person specification
Experience and skills
* 2 years experience at B7 and above
* Evidence of personal and professional development
* NMC Registered
* Contribution to strategic service planning
* Knowledge of NHS policy and practice
* Resource management
* Ability to analyse complex staffing and clinical data to manage and evaluate the service
* Management and Leadership qualification
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.
We continue to encourage and support our staff to participate in the seasonal respiratory vaccination programme in order to protect themselves, colleagues, and their patients.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY
We are committed to making Salisbury an inclusive and welcoming place for every single staff member. Equality sits at the heart of everything we do, ensuring all employees have equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and work flexibly.
The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination.
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