Job summary
- Main area
- General Surgery and Urology
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 320-SURG-1276
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Derby Hospital
- Town
- Derby
- Salary
- £55,690 - £62,682 pro rata pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/09/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 02/10/2025
Employer heading

Matron
Band 8a
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
With over 14,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.
Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme
To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.
if you are blind or visually impaired and require application material in an alternative format- such as Braille, large print, audio or accessible electronic formats or you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on 01332 788466
Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for;
Job overview
We are delighted to offer an opportunity for a dynamic and experienced registered nurse to join our Senior Clinical Leadership Team as a Matron supporting Surgical Services within the Division.
This role is ideally suited to someone who is passionate about delivering excellence in patient experience, safety, and quality of care, and who thrives in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment. You will play a pivotal leadership role in overseeing clinical standards, promoting compassionate care, and supporting teams to achieve the very best outcomes for patients.
The division is looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic individual to join the Surgical Division, working closely as part of the General Surgery and Urology Business Unit alongside the wider matron and senior nurse team within the division.
You will be part of a fast paced, supportive team, that will help expand your portfolio and professional development.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the senior leadership team, the postholder will:
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Lead and manage designated clinical areas across the surgical portfolio
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Champion improvements in patient safety, clinical effectiveness, and service delivery
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Support and empower staff through visible leadership and professional development
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Contribute to workforce planning, rostering, and safe staffing reviews
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Work in collaboration with operational colleagues to ensure financial accountability
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Monitor and support cost-effective use of resources without compromising quality of care
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Identify opportunities for service innovation, cost improvement, and sustainable delivery
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Represent the Division in key governance and assurance forum
Closing date of applications: 18th September 2025
Date of interview: 2nd October 2025
Working for our organisation
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC registered
- 1st level degree or equivalent
- Senior leadership experience
- Detailed supporting information
Desirable criteria
- Project management experience
- Acute hospital experience
- MSC or working towards
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Extensive clinical and managerial credibility and experience gained at charge nurse or equivalent level
- Demonstratable leadership and management skills
- Experience of leading and implementing change
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in a surgical speciality
Core Attributes
Essential criteria
- Patient-focused ability to manage with complexity and unpredictability, to make difficult decisions and to solve problems
- Ability to manage resources effectively
- Ability to work collaboratively and strategically
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Personal integrity and credibility
- Hard-working and committed to the principles of the UHDB Trust and NHS values
- Approachable and adaptable
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Alison Wadlow
- Job title
- Divisional Nurse Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01332 788676
- Additional information
Alternative contact DDND Amy Owen via email [email protected]
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