Matron - Medicine and Urgent Care Division
Job Ref: 409-7959325
Site: Whiston Hospital, Town Prescot
Salary: £57,528 - £64,750 per annum (Yearly)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (including weekends)
Closing Date: 01/06/2026 23:59
Job overview
The role of Matron for the Medical wards at Whiston Hospital provides day-to-day visible, accessible, and authoritative leadership in clinical areas. The Matron works as Matron of the day until 8pm, and covers weekends/9-day fortnight.
The post holder must be patient‑focused, possess excellent interpersonal skills, and be able to work under competing pressures and priorities that frequently change.
The Matron will work closely with nursing and medical teams, create an environment of continuous quality improvement, and ensure high standards of patient care.
The role requires understanding of Trust objectives and core values to support the senior nursing team and ensure compliance.
Detailed job description & main responsibilities
* Provide a visible, accessible, and authoritative presence to all staff associated with the medical wards.
* Deliver guidance to staff on medical wards.
* Collaborate with the Infection Prevention and Control Team to uphold infection control standards.
* Maintain own clinical/professional expertise and act as an expert advisor within Clinical Care Groups.
* Work with Trust MDTs to improve planning and delivery of safe, effective, and timely patient flow.
* Collaborate with community services, AED, assessment areas, and clinical teams to develop modern, patient‑centred pathways.
* Contribute during daily Bed Management meetings and communicate escalation to Care Group Managers and clinical teams.
* Support delivery and development of Clinical Governance for older people; lead and coordinate risk assessments.
* Investigate and resolve formal clinical complaints; implement action plans and monitor continuous improvement.
* Ensure prevention of hospital‑acquired infection/transmission in partnership with the IPC Team.
* Ensure compliance with Trust and departmental policies and procedures.
* Maintain Professional Registration and adhere to relevant code of practice.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (Level 1)
* Mentorship in Clinical Practice equivalent to Level 6
* Recognised leadership qualification (minimum ILM Level 5 or equivalent), or working towards or equivalent experience
* Evidence of commitment to continuous learning and application in practice
* First Degree or equivalent level of knowledge and experience in a relevant environment
* Master’s Degree in Nursing or working towards it
Knowledge & Experience
* Experience working within the Specialty
* Experience working/liaising with agencies across the health economy
* Understanding of Health Policy and Professional Nursing Agenda
* Experience in service improvements
* Experience in improving patient safety and quality of care
* Experience in undertaking research
Skills
* Ability to deal with difficult issues sensitively and diplomatically
* Ability to deal effectively with challenging situations and people
* Clinical leader experience
* Highly motivated
* Good communicator and negotiator
* Flexible
* Ability to gain trust and confidence of others
* Strategic thinker
* Demonstrates key behaviours expected of senior clinical manager
* Evidence of project management
Other
* Occasional requirement to exert moderate physical effort for short periods during patient transfer using hoists and other lifting aids
* Required to move patients on trolleys and in wheelchairs
* Required to concentrate when carrying out care
* Work is generally predictable but occasional requirement to deal with unpredictable emergency situations
* Working closely with patients and their carers
* Supporting patients who have been given bad news
* Supporting staff and patients with complaints
* Working across ward and departments where patient care is delivered
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective, and experience you bring. We are grounded in the belief that diversity enhances our collective strength, fostering innovation and excellence within our workforce.
We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under‑represented groups.
#J-18808-Ljbffr