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Job summary

Main area
Surgery
Grade
Band 8a
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
408-26-127
Employer
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Arrow Park Hospital
Town
Wirral
Salary
£55,690 - £62,682 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/04/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Matron

Band 8a

 

To discover why you should consider applying for a role at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, please watch our video and hear directly from our staff about what it’s truly like to work at WUTH and its surrounding areas: https://youtu.be/Z5oMaNXprn8

Job overview

Reporting to the Associate Director of Nursing (ADN) / Midwifery/HCPC, the post holder is responsible for and will have a specific focus on visible, accessible and strong clinical leadership,  patient experience and the delivery of safe, timely, high-quality care.

The post holder will lead service and quality improvement programmes alongside supporting the operational management of the Division. This includes ensuring efficient and effective use of resources and the development and maintenance of the highest standards of patient care and  service delivery.

In addition to this the post holder will be required to ensure that effective assurance is provided to the ADN/Midwifery/HCPC and Divisional Director of Nursing/ and Midwifery.

The post holder will have devolved and full decision making and judgement on any aspect of their responsibilities and will have the authority to act.

Main duties of the job

  • Set and monitor clinical and non-clinical standards as and when required, take action to ensure high quality patient focus service in line with operational plan. 
  • Work in partnership with Senior Sisters/Charge Nurses/Clinical Leaders to ensure the delivery of quality care, holding individuals and teams to account for performance against key indicators.
  • To present as a dynamic, innovative and enthusiastic role model providing leadership, guidance and advice on both operational, clinical and professional issues. 
  • Ensure ward/clinical areas comply with national standards of cleanliness for NHS. 
  • Empower and motivate team members to maximise their skills, knowledge and potential, with particular reference to the Chief Nursing Officers 10 commitments and the Trusts Nursing, Midwifery and AHP workforce strategy.

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Matron position available at WUTH.

Person specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential criteria
  • First level nurse: part 1 of NMC register or HCPC registered
  • Hold relevant degree and working towards master’s level
  • Holds a relevant teaching and assessing qualification
  • On-going professional development with documented evidence
Desirable criteria
  • Speciality specific qualification
  • Management qualification

Knowledge and Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Experience of business planning or project management
  • Experience of leading people through change

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge and application of professional nursing issues
  • Commitment to service developments and quality

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Heather Saranjam Gassab
Job title
Associate Director of Nursing
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01516785111
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