Job summary
- Main area
- Acute Medical Unit and Same Day Emergency Care Matron
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent: n/a
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (n/a)
- Job ref
- 344-9566WHH
- Employer
- East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- whh
- Town
- ashford
- Salary
- £55,690 - £62,682 n/a
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/10/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 16/12/2025
Employer heading
AMU Matron
Band 8a
Job overview
To be responsible for the professional and managerial leadership of the Acute medical nursing team, demonstrating a supportive and flexible leadership approach and a proactive, responsible attitude so as to promote confidence in the team and the service to patients, other professionals and commissioners.
To provide expert knowledge and leadership in the continuing and progressive development of the acute medicine service.
The postholder will be the lead Acute medicine nurse responsible for adult safeguarding policies and training in conjunction with the Acute medical education Team.
To be responsible for the delivery of the model of acute medical nursing care in order to improve the patient’s experience and multi-disciplinary working.
To embed existing and create further pathways in order to improve the service offered to our patients encompassing the Acute Medical Units, Same Day Emergency Care and Acute Assessment Unit, working with the Emergency Department and other same day services.
To be part of the senior nursing structure within the acute medical team and supporting the Urgency, Emergency and Acute Medicine (UEAM) speciality contribute to the overall upholding of emergency care performance targets through performance in Acute medicine pathways.
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible for the professional and managerial leadership of the Acute medical nursing team, demonstrating a supportive and flexible leadership.
- To embed existing and create further pathways in order to improve the service offered to our patients encompassing the Acute Medical Units, Same Day Emergency Care and Acute Assessment Unit, working with the Emergency Department and other same day services.
- To be part of the senior nursing structure within the acute medical team and supporting the Urgency, Emergency and Acute Medicine (UEAM) specialty contribute to the overall upholding of emergency care performance targets through performance in Acute medicine pathways.
- To assist in the resolution of any conflicts within the clinical area, resolving informal complaints locally and assisting in the investigation of and response to formal complaints as required.
- Responsible for appraisal and personal development of the Acute Medical nursing team. To act as a coach and mentor for relevant members of staff.
- To investigate accidents and adverse incidents; identify and implement corrective action where necessary. To contribute to the wider Acute medicine and UEAM governance framework.
- To take responsibility for the devolved budget and monitor expenditure keeping within agreed limit
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and careers we care for every day.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.
If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- Minimum three years at Band 7 (or higher clinical grade) in a hospital setting.
- Ability to evidence resolving user concerns effectively.
- Extensive Post registration experience
- Ability to evidence continuous quality improvement.
Desirable criteria
- Monitoring and audit of facilities services and clinical environment.
Goverance
Essential criteria
- Ability to prioritise workload and cope under pressure in order to meet deadlines. Calm under pressure. Ability to lead a team
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential criteria
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills. t. Ability to handle difficult situations with tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to manage conflicting and complex issues.
- Patient and carer centred approach.
- Clincal credibility and knowledge of evidence based clinical practice.
- IT Skills
- Influencing and negotiating skills.
- Coaching and facilitating skills. Staff Development and empowerment
Personal & Professional Attributes
Essential criteria
- Local improvement journey priorities.
- National and Local nursing agenda.
- Current Health Service priorities.
- Clincal Governance. Health & safety.
Desirable criteria
- National Standards for cleanliness in hospitals.
- PLACE Programme.
- National Standards for Privacy & Dignity.
- NHSLA Standards.
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development related to the role.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
- Kerry Wren
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07815475927
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