Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time band 8a Matron post for the Integrated Sexual Health and HIV service. The speciality has a strong reputation for training and innovation, and the multidisciplinary team work closely together to ensure patients receive the best possible care and outcome. This role will work alongside other Matrons within the Family Health Care Group.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly motivated professional nurse to undertake the role of Matron. You will have an extensive skill set in nursing management and leadership and be an effective communicator. You will be a positive role model and hold responsibility to support the developments of Clinical Governance and Service Improvement, modernise patient services and ensure the active involvement of patients and carers in the way services are developed, delivered and evaluated. The post is critical in ensuring safe, quality patient care and experience is provided by the clinical teams and the health and wellbeing of staff remains high on the agenda.
See more details in the Job Description and Person Specification.
About Us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Nottingh am University Hospitals NHS Trusts is committed to diversity and welcomes new ideas to help develop our team to deliver world class healthcare. We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled.
Details
Date posted: 05 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change | Band 8a
Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 164-7423784
Job locations: City Hospital, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1PB
Job Description
Job responsibilities: To understand the role in more detail, please read the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Physical
Essential
* IT skills to manage and report on complex information
Training & Qualifications
* Qualified Healthcare Professional
* Registered with appropriate regulatory body (NMC, HCPC) with a first degree
* Master's degree or significant equivalent work experience / post basic training
* Complaints management or relevant experience
* Expert knowledge of Service User Experience and Engagement Agenda's and good general knowledge of PALS Services
* Extensive knowledge of the NHS and current clinical standards
Desirable
* Experience of working across organisational and professional boundaries in the development of healthcare
* Facilitation of inter-professional learning
* Project management experience
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
* Excellent communications skills, written and oral
* Ability to build successful teams
* Ability to influence and motivate staff to deliver challenging targets
* Ability to manage conflict
* Able to motivate and support others and encourage effective team working
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
* Understanding of pro-active performance management within a large service
* Ability to prioritise own workload and maintain consistent standards
* Forward thinking, innovative
* Demonstrates strong organisational skills and abilities
* Ability to work on own initiative but also as part of a multi-professional team across all Service User Experience Functions specifically including PALS, carer and engagement functions
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
* Strategic thinking
* Excellent problem solving skills using team when appropriate
* Understand highly complex clinical information and be able to inform clinical and patient experience strategy
* Business focused
* Sensitive to clinical and political demands
* Innovative thinker with the ability to cut through barriers to change
* Ability to solve complex situations which require analysis and interpretation
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure check may be required.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address: City Hospital, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1PB
Employer's website: https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/
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