Job summary University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for detailed job description of the role. Main duties of the job We have a unique opportunity for a senior nurse with extensive critical care experience to lead our 16 Bedded Adult Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). As matron for the CICU you will be working with a broad multi-disciplinary team supporting your staff to care for emergency and elective patients, ensuring that the ICU service is safe, effective, and responsive. Your leadership will guarantee provision of high-quality care working within the framework of the Modern Matron Principles. Pivotal to this will be to ensure clinical quality standards are achieved consistently by providing inspirational and visible clinical leadership and support the teams in the delivery of contemporary, high-quality evidence-based patient care. Working with Matron colleagues and other key staff in the Division and across the Trust, as the custodian of the patient experience, you will ensure patients, staff and the Trust have confidence in your areas of responsibility. You will require a high level of organisational skill and have a resourceful and professional approach to work. You should be able to demonstrate excellent inter-personal and communication skills and can forge and maintain relationships with a variety of clinical and non-clinical staff. In return we can offer you opportunities to enhance your skills and be part of a forward thinking and supportive multi professional team. About us University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations. Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast. We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information. At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients. At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute. Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number 188-SNM290225 Job locations University Hospital Southampton Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD Job description Job responsibilities Applicants must be a registered nurse with critical care experience and have an appropriate post degree qualification in Critical Care. Evidence of leadership training and development. Provide expert clinical, professional, and managerial leadership across CICU and wider adult critical care services. Work collaboratively and in partnership with other health care professionals, providing appropriate leadership, guidance, and supervision to colleagues. Assisting in the recruitment, selection, and training of Critical Care workforce. Lead Cardiac ICU alongside medical lead, working closely with care group management team, matron/medical leads and AHP's in General ICU, Neuro ICU and Surgical HDU. Actively support the team objectives by developing services and leading Care Group and Divisional projects to influence service redesign. To be accountable for all aspects of the quality agenda with regards to patients and staff experience, safety and outcome. You will be responsible for 6million budget. Exciting opportunity for strategic planning and service development along with supporting and overseeing day to day operations of the 70 bedded adult critical care footprint. You will be required to work predominantly Monday - Friday with some weekend working and on call to cover the duty matron and staffing hub role as per an agreed rota. Informal visits are strongly encouraged Job description Job responsibilities Applicants must be a registered nurse with critical care experience and have an appropriate post degree qualification in Critical Care. Evidence of leadership training and development. Provide expert clinical, professional, and managerial leadership across CICU and wider adult critical care services. Work collaboratively and in partnership with other health care professionals, providing appropriate leadership, guidance, and supervision to colleagues. Assisting in the recruitment, selection, and training of Critical Care workforce. Lead Cardiac ICU alongside medical lead, working closely with care group management team, matron/medical leads and AHP's in General ICU, Neuro ICU and Surgical HDU. Actively support the team objectives by developing services and leading Care Group and Divisional projects to influence service redesign. To be accountable for all aspects of the quality agenda with regards to patients and staff experience, safety and outcome. You will be responsible for 6million budget. Exciting opportunity for strategic planning and service development along with supporting and overseeing day to day operations of the 70 bedded adult critical care footprint. You will be required to work predominantly Monday - Friday with some weekend working and on call to cover the duty matron and staffing hub role as per an agreed rota. Informal visits are strongly encouraged Person Specification Trust Values Essential Patient First Always Improving Working Together Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential 1st Level Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC Register / HCPC Registration First degree or equivalent Masters or equivalent experience Specialist qualification Leadership training Management training Extensive knowledge of National and Local NHS and N&M agenda Extensive experience in the acute healthcare setting in clinical leadership/clinical management position Evidence of advanced leadership qualities Formal and informal teaching experience Staff and resource management experience Desirable Understanding of specialist area Person Specification Trust Values Essential Patient First Always Improving Working Together Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential 1st Level Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC Register / HCPC Registration First degree or equivalent Masters or equivalent experience Specialist qualification Leadership training Management training Extensive knowledge of National and Local NHS and N&M agenda Extensive experience in the acute healthcare setting in clinical leadership/clinical management position Evidence of advanced leadership qualities Formal and informal teaching experience Staff and resource management experience Desirable Understanding of specialist area 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 Southampton NHS Trust Address University Hospital Southampton Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)