Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual, with proven leadership/managerial experience, to join the University Hospitals of North Midlands Endoscopy Service with the Medicine and Urgent Care Division as our Endoscopy Matron. Matron - Medicine Division (Band 8a) The University Hospital of North Midlands Medical Division has never been a more exciting place to work for enthusiastic leaders passionate about leading nursing teams to deliver excellent patient care. The division has the opportunity for a Senior Nurse to undertake the role as a Matron. Working across our three sites : Royal Stoke, County and from Sept 2025 Clinical Diagnostic Centre (CDC) Hanley. Working alongside the Directorate Managers & Clinical Directors, you will provide a highly visible & supportive presence inspiring the professional development of nursing whilst ensuring the delivery of high quality, safe patient care across all areas within the Division. The CDC will be a brand new service coming on line so an exciting time to be joining the team in a leadership role. So an individual who thrives on change and service development and passionate about patient and staff care. We would like applications from individuals with proven clinical leadership skills as well as experience of working in endoscopy. Also knowledge of the JAG accreditation process is essential. Main duties of the job This exciting role will support the development of your existing skills enhancing your leadership, professional & people management within the clinical environment. As a role model you will influence and contribute to the development of nursing across the Division and Trust. If you are dynamic leader looking for an exciting opportunity to work within the Medicine and Urgent Care Division we would like to hear from you. ___________________________________________________________________________________ UHNM actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community. "UHNM work with a third party called "trac.jobs" in order to administrate information regarding recruitment within the Trust. Information regarding your application may be processed by trac.jobs. The Trust will communicate with you regarding your job application via email. Please be aware that the Trust cannot guarantee the security of any emails sent/received via non encrypted format". If you would like support completing an application form contact the recruitment department on 01782 675533 where one of our trained assistant will be able to help. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research. Date posted 06 March 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 205-7042492 Job locations Royal Stoke University Hospital Newcastle Road Stoke on Trent ST4 6QG Job description Job responsibilities For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details on the post, please see contact information details below. Job description Job responsibilities For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details on the post, please see contact information details below. Person Specification Skills Essential Proven experience of leadership at a senior level Knowledge of JAG accreditation or similar external assessment Desirable Previous experience at Matron or Deputy Matron level Previous experience of across site working Experience of working in an endoscopy environment Qualification Essential NMC Evidence of degree level study Leadership qualification or study Desirable Masters or Masters level study Person Specification Skills Essential Proven experience of leadership at a senior level Knowledge of JAG accreditation or similar external assessment Desirable Previous experience at Matron or Deputy Matron level Previous experience of across site working Experience of working in an endoscopy environment Qualification Essential NMC Evidence of degree level study Leadership qualification or study Desirable Masters or Masters level study 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 Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address Royal Stoke University Hospital Newcastle Road Stoke on Trent ST4 6QG Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)