Overview
Job Summary
Peninsula Heart Clinic is a dedicated cardiology centre, working in partnership with the NHS to provide specialist and high-quality care for patients across the South West. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cardiac Matron to lead our nursing team, provide visible clinical leadership and support, and help further develop our cardiology service. The post holder will be responsible for leading the delivery of safe, effective, high-quality care across the entire cardiology patient pathway, from pre-admission to discharge. This senior role will play a pivotal part in supporting the continuous improvement of care standards and patient outcomes, in line with national guidance and best practice.
Responsibilities
* Lead and develop the existing nursing team in collaboration with the senior leadership team.
* Oversee the operational delivery of cardiac care across the patient journey from admission to discharge.
* Act as a key clinical contact, liaising with NHS counterparts on policies and operational delivery of clinical matters.
* Provide strong, visible, and accessible leadership for staff, patients, and families across all areas of the cardiology service.
* Ensure high-quality, patient-centred care that meets national standards and responds to patient feedback and clinical need.
* Lead on quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, incident investigation, and foster a culture of continuous learning and development.
* Work with the senior clinical and operational team to support service development and strategic planning of the cardiac pathway.
* Support and develop the nursing workforce through coaching, mentoring, performance management, clinical supervision, and development plans.
* Promote a culture of compassion, dignity, and respect for patients and staff.
* Act as a professional role model and uphold the values and standards of Peninsula Heart Clinic and the NHS.
* Ensure staff compliance with regulatory and statutory training, policies, and procedures.
* Contribute to governance and assurance processes, including clinical audits, risk assessments, and policy reviews.
* Support recruitment, retention, and deployment of a skilled nursing workforce.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Essential
* Registered Nurse - Adult Level 1
* Current NMC registration
* Masters degree or working towards, or equivalent experience
* Evidence of continuous professional development
* Desirable
* Leadership or management qualification
* IOSH or equivalent health & safety training
* Experience - Essential
* Extensive clinical experience in cardiology or acute medicine
* Understanding of national nursing and cardiology initiatives
* Experience of patient safety, incident management, and clinical governance
* Demonstrated ability to lead change and service improvement
* Desirable
* Experience in managing budgets or resources
* Knowledge of CQC and regulatory frameworks
Other information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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