The Matron has 24 hour accountability for the wards and departments in their Directorate. They must ensure appropriate systems and processes are in place to ensure the continuity of safe and effective care at all times. Deputies for Directorate Manager as required / appropriate and is part of Directorate Management Team. Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.