University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Exciting Leadership Opportunities – 8A Matrons (Division C)
We are thrilled to offer two exciting opportunities for dynamic and motivated leaders to join Division C as 8A Matrons.
We are recruiting for:
A Matron based at the Children’s Hospital – 6 months Secondment
A Divisional Matron working across W&N and Child Health – 1 Year Secondment
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
This is your chance to elevate your senior leadership career and make a meaningful impact on patient care.
As a Matron, you will play a pivotal role in upholding the highest clinical quality standards, providing inspirational and visible leadership to nursing teams. You will empower staff to deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based care, ensuring outstanding patient experiences.
We are looking for leaders with good interpersonal and communication skills, who can build strong relationships across clinical and non-clinical teams.
Please indicate your preferred area at the interview.
Develop and maintain a ward/department philosophy that has the child/young person at the centre of care delivery. Be the primary focus/role model for all, contributing to inter-professional working.
Evaluate relevant changes in clinical practice, supporting implementation in the clinical area as well as enhancing nursing practice and strategy.
Facilitate evidence-based care acting as a clinical expert at departmental level and developing a quality-learning environment linking education, training, recruitment, and retention.
Manage the ward to ensure 24-hour cover ensuring the correct skill mix.
Undertake bleep holding responsibilities as required.
Your role will require you to ensure you provide professional nursing leadership to the team enhancing nursing practice and strategy. You will provide assurance that high quality care is delivered to patients, investigating any issues that arise if concerns are raised. You will ensure all requirements for monitoring and compliance are met in line with trust standards.
You will be required to work with the lead matron for the service and the divisional management team in ensuring staffing and vacancies are managed appropriately to reduce the need for agency expenditure. You will manage the ward budget in line with trust guidance and support by the divisional finance team.
As part of your role, you will be expected to participate in the bleep holder roster, managing services across the children's hospital effectively.
You will be required to manage complex teams, prioritise and deliver against agreed objectives and deal with high level problem solving with clear organisational skills and a positive approach to challenges. You must have excellent communication and leadership skills across the multidisciplinary team.
This advert closes on Thursday 27 Mar 2025