Job overview
The Matron will be a highly visible, accessible and authoritative presence in clinical areas to which patients, their families and others can turn for leadership, assistance, advice and support. The postholder will be part of the Divisional Nursing Leadership team with specific responsibility for a designated area/groups of wards/departments.
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
Main duties of the job
·Inclusive leadership, professional standards and accountability.
·Governance, patient safety and quality.
·Workforce planning and resource management.
·Patient experience and reducing health inequalities.
·Performance and operational oversight.
·Digital and information technology.
·Education, training and development.
·Research and development.
·Collaborative working and clinical effectiveness.
·Service improvement and transformation.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description.
The Matron will be a highly visible, accessible and authoritative presence in clinical areas to which patients, their families and others can turn for leadership, assistance, advice and support. The postholder will be part of the Divisional Nursing Leadership team with specific responsibility for a designated area/groups of wards/departments.
The Matron’s role will focus on:
·Inclusive leadership, professional standards and accountability.
·Governance, patient safety and quality.
·Workforce planning and resource management.
·Patient experience and reducing health inequalities.
·Performance and operational oversight.
·Digital and information technology.
·Education, training and development.
·Research and development.
·Collaborative working and clinical effectiveness.
·Service improvement and transformation.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Registered nurse
2. Masters level qualification or equivalent professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma supplemented by specialist training or equivalent experience to Masters level
3. Certificate in Teaching and Assessing Clinical Practice (or equivalent) Mentorship
4. Leadership or management qualification (or equivalent)
5. Extensive experience at ward manager level or equivalent managerial role
Experience
Essential criteria
6. Evidence of ability to motivate and develop all teams of nursing staff across the division
7. Evidence of excellent understanding of UHSussex Trust Nursing Strategy and ability to disseminate to all grades of staff
8. Excellent clinical skills and the ability to implement these in practice
9. Evidence of excellent ability to monitor the quality of work in others, to identify their learning and development needs and devise strategies to meet those needs
People mangament
Essential criteria
10. Evidence of experience in recruitment, selection and retention process in accordance with Trust policy.
11. Experience of managing teams including the requirement to monitor and manage conduct and performance
12. Experience in management of change in accordance with Trust policy.
Specific
Essential criteria
13. Understanding of matron role in overseeing expenditure and monitoring ward/department budgets.
14. Computer literate, proven ability to use Word and Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Desirable criteria
15. Evidence of ongoing professional development at Masters level
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
16. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
17. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Important information for applicants:
A Note on AI Use in Applications
We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation.
Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications