This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational, compassionate and visible nursing leader to join Care Group C as Matron for Surgical Specialties. We are looking for an exceptional individual who is passionate about delivering outstanding, safe and person‑centred care, empowering teams to thrive, and shaping services that make a real difference to patients and families.
Working as part of a supportive senior leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in leading quality improvement, driving operational excellence and creating a positive, inclusive culture where staff feel valued, developed and proud of the care they provide. If you are committed to leading with kindness, ambition and integrity, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
* Provide visible, compassionate and professional nursing leadership across Surgical Specialties.
* Lead on the delivery of high‑quality, safe and person‑centred care and support continuous improvement.
* Support, develop and motivate ward, department and specialist nursing teams to achieve their best.
* Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver operational performance and effective patient flow.
* Oversee quality, governance, patient experience and service development within the directorate.
* Contribute to workforce planning, recruitment, education and the effective use of resources.
Job responsibilities
Oversee the standard of care delivery within the directorate and develop strategies to address issues as they arise.
Ensure the safe, efficient and effective delivery of care across the directorate.
Responsible for ensuring that clinical standards are delivered in line with national, regional and local policies, e.g. National Service Frameworks, Essence of Care clinical benchmarking, dissemination and implementation of best practice.
Monitor the implementation of Standards for Better Health within their directorate, e.g. Clinical Governance and Public Health agendas.
To ensure that policies and guidelines are implemented and evaluated within the speciality and directorate.
Adhere to the NMCs professional regulations and ensure that nursing staff practise within the regulatory framework.
Develop, review and evaluate patient information for the directorate/division.
Provide assistance in clinical areas, as required.
Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent
* Management or leadership qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
* Extensive post registration experience plus significant managerial experience at Band 7 or above
* Evidence of leading and motivating teams
Skills
* Effective motivator and communicator
* Ability to influence and manage change
Attitude and Aptitude
* Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
* Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
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.
Benefits
* Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
* Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
* Discounted gym memberships
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
* Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
* Free 24‑hours confidential counselling support
* On‑site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
* On‑site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
* Flexible staff bank
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
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