Job summary
- Main area
- Medicine
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- Job ref
- 279-7401856-AUG25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Worthing Hopsital
- Town
- Worthing
- Salary
- £55,690 - £62,682 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Matron
Band 8a
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form:
https://apps.trac.jobs/accessibility?_ts=1
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
The Matron will be a highly visible, accessible and authoritative presence in clinical areas to which patients, their families and others can turn for leadership, assistance, advice and support. The postholder will be part of the Divisional Nursing Leadership team with specific responsibility for a designated area/groups of wards/departments.
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
Main duties of the job
· Inclusive leadership, professional standards and accountability.
· Governance, patient safety and quality.
· Workforce planning and resource management.
· Patient experience and reducing health inequalities.
· Performance and operational oversight.
· Digital and information technology.
· Education, training and development.
· Research and development.
· Collaborative working and clinical effectiveness.
· Service improvement and transformation.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description.
The Matron will be a highly visible, accessible and authoritative presence in clinical areas to which patients, their families and others can turn for leadership, assistance, advice and support. The postholder will be part of the Divisional Nursing Leadership team with specific responsibility for a designated area/groups of wards/departments.
The Matron’s role will focus on:
· Inclusive leadership, professional standards and accountability.
· Governance, patient safety and quality.
· Workforce planning and resource management.
· Patient experience and reducing health inequalities.
· Performance and operational oversight.
· Digital and information technology.
· Education, training and development.
· Research and development.
· Collaborative working and clinical effectiveness.
· Service improvement and transformation.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered nurse
- Masters level qualification or equivalent professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma supplemented by specialist training or equivalent experience to Masters level
- Certificate in Teaching and Assessing Clinical Practice (or equivalent) Mentorship
- Leadership or management qualification (or equivalent)
- Extensive experience at ward manager level or equivalent managerial role
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of ability to motivate and develop all teams of nursing staff across the division
- Evidence of excellent understanding of UHSussex Trust Nursing Strategy and ability to disseminate to all grades of staff
- Excellent clinical skills and the ability to implement these in practice
- Evidence of excellent ability to monitor the quality of work in others, to identify their learning and development needs and devise strategies to meet those needs
People mangament
Essential criteria
- Evidence of experience in recruitment, selection and retention process in accordance with Trust policy.
- Experience of managing teams including the requirement to monitor and manage conduct and performance
- Experience in management of change in accordance with Trust policy.
Specific
Essential criteria
- Understanding of matron role in overseeing expenditure and monitoring ward/department budgets.
- Computer literate, proven ability to use Word and Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of ongoing professional development at Masters level
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- julie thomas
- Job title
- DDoN
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07785439462
- Additional information
Johanne Midgley
Head of Nursing
01903205111 84504
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