Overview
The Matron role requires a highly visible, competent, and responsive leader within the departments. The post holder will work alongside the Multidisciplinary team, clinical leads, and Deputy Group Director of Nursing to deliver safe quality care efficiently and effectively to all patients. The Matron will develop safe and effective pathways to improve the patient experience through continuous quality improvement and better healthcare outcomes. The portfolio includes overseeing elective day case units, pre-assessment units, and a portfolio of theatres. The role provides operational leadership to surgical teams, ensures quality and safety while delivering to plan, maintains safety, assures quality, and complies with regulatory standards. The Matron will act as a clinical expert, providing guidance on procedures, safety protocols, and best practices while monitoring patient outcomes and implementing quality improvement plans when necessary. The Matron will lead and mentor a team of nurses and support staff, conduct appraisals, manage performance, identify development needs, and oversee training and competency assessment to ensure high standards. The Matron is also responsible for managing budgets and tracking financial performance to support the department’s financial sustainability. The Matron will develop and implement policies that align with hospital and national healthcare guidelines and conduct regular audits to assess adherence to clinical standards, safety protocols, and legal requirements, addressing issues arising from incident reports and patient feedback to improve service delivery.
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – a culturally diverse area. It’s a friendly and welcoming place where you can belong and grow. Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – guide how we work with each other and how we look after patients and their families, and how we respect and value the diversity of our team and community. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It inspires, drives, and unites us daily. We want SWB to be a place where you belong, feel happy, safe, and rewarded, and where you can develop your career. Visit the SWB website to learn more about our ambitions and people plans.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Natalie Whitton, Job title: Deputy Group Director of Nursing, Email: natalie.whitton1@nhs.net, Telephone: 07483458852
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
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