Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a senior nurse to join the Matron team within Medicine at Luton and Dunstable Hospital. The role is varied and exciting with every day offering an opportunity to develop and support staff to provide safe, effective patient care. Staff well-being is a pivotal part of the role, with the post holder working with the team to ensure staff fell safe, cared for and listened to Main duties of the job The matron role is one of leadership and support, working closely with the senior nursing leadership team within medicine to offer joined up, quality care to all patients. There will be opportunities to deputise for the deputy head of nursing in their absence. We have an excellent team within medicine at Luton and we are excited to welcome a new member who shares our passion for staff development and well-being, and provision of high quality, safe and effective patient care. About us Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology. Our Values We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job. Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 418-MED8965-JB Job locations Luton and Dunstable Luton LU4 0DZ Job description Job responsibilities The job description and person specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. Please contact us if you are unable to view or download the attachment. For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. Job description Job responsibilities The job description and person specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. Please contact us if you are unable to view or download the attachment. For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. Person Specification Qualifications/Experience Essential Experience of working as a Band 7 Staff/team management Ongoing professional development Experience of budget management Desirable Masters Degree or working towards Management qualification Awareness of national nursing agenda Communication Skills Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to write clear and concise reports or papers Desirable Communication Course Skills Essential Excellent leadership skills Demonstrable management skills Good time management skills IT literate Ability to interpret and act upon complex data Desirable Counselling skills/qualification Facilitated conversations facilitator Experience in writing HR reports Person Specification Qualifications/Experience Essential Experience of working as a Band 7 Staff/team management Ongoing professional development Experience of budget management Desirable Masters Degree or working towards Management qualification Awareness of national nursing agenda Communication Skills Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to write clear and concise reports or papers Desirable Communication Course Skills Essential Excellent leadership skills Demonstrable management skills Good time management skills IT literate Ability to interpret and act upon complex data Desirable Counselling skills/qualification Facilitated conversations facilitator Experience in writing HR reports 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 Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Luton and Dunstable Luton LU4 0DZ Employer's website https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)