Job summary This is a substantive position within the Division of Emergency Care at WTWA. We are seeking an experienced senior nurse ready to be an excellent nursing leader within the field of Emergency Nursing with the drive and enthusiasm to continuously improve patient experience, patient safety and the quality of care. As a matron you will work alongside the established senior nursing team and the senior management team delivering quality of care, staff management and patient experience as key priorities. The position also requires potential applicants to show evidence of leading teams and have a clear ability to facilitate team learning. In return we can support you with professional development and career progression through mentorship, coaching and leadership strategy with access to a number of innovative internal and external training opportunities. Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and highly motivated senior nurse to apply for the Matron role within our Emergency Care Village. This role will be predominantly be based at Wythenshawe covering the Emergency Department. We are looking for an enthusiastic senior nurse who has a proven track record for driving improvements, leading on change and a real focus on patient safety and quality of care. The successful candidate will be an individual who wishes to inspire nurses to provide professional, evidence based care and we would particularly welcome applications from individuals who have experience in both developing and sustaining a positive team culture. You will be value driven and place our values; compassion, dignity, respect ,consideration, empathy and pride central to all service provision. We would like to see evidence of innovation and a commitment to clinical improvement projects which aim to both enhance service users' experience and promote positive health outcomes.You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, clear decision making capabilities, be a vocal advocate for the patient and have current knowledge and expertise in the care of patients in the acute illness phase and drive the quality and patient safety agenda. About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share Reference number 349-WTWA-6848685 Job locations Emergency Department Southmoor Road Wythenshawe M23 9LT Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant professional qualification RGN Educated to Degree Level in health-related studies Desirable Masters Level Study ED/ Urgent Care experience Essential Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality Evidence of continuous professional development Evidence of professional leadership, leading to innovation in practice Evidence of excellent clinical record Evidence of significant involvement in change management Desirable Strong analytical skills and ability to consider the wider picture. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant professional qualification RGN Educated to Degree Level in health-related studies Desirable Masters Level Study ED/ Urgent Care experience Essential Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality Evidence of continuous professional development Evidence of professional leadership, leading to innovation in practice Evidence of excellent clinical record Evidence of significant involvement in change management Desirable Strong analytical skills and ability to consider the wider picture. 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 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address Emergency Department Southmoor Road Wythenshawe M23 9LT Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)