Job summary
- Main area
- Matron
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week)
- Job ref
- 216-AM-S7579738-A
- Employer
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
- Town
- Plymouth
- Salary
- £55,690 - £62,682 £55,690 - £62,682 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/12/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Matron - Critical Care
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Job overview
A new and promising opportunity has presented itself for a Matron in University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. This post will be responsible for leading Critical Care.
Applicants should have demonstrable experience within a similar & be clinically credible. They require demonstrable experience in Clinical Governance, Risk Management, HR, Clinical Incidents and Complaints and Budgetary Management. You also must be a Registered Nurse or ODP and have the relevant clinical knowledge and skills. The Matron is a key stakeholder in the service line and you will be expected to work as part of the triumvirate structure.
If you would like an informal discussion about this posts then please contact Nicky Metcalfe [email protected]
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Clinical Management Team, working under the professional direction of the Director of Nursing, the Matron is responsible for the implementation of National, and corresponding local Nursing Strategy.
Specifically, this means delivering the complex agenda as defined by the Matrons Charter, the NHS Institute’s ‘High Impact Actions’ and other National/Local guidance and policies, adopting a highly visible and accessible approach for patients, leading by example in empowering and developing staff to undertake a greater range of clinical activities in order to modernise and improve patient care.
Responsible for managing nursing & AHP teams, clinical leadership, infection prevention and control and standards of patient care.
Responsible for the performance management of key individuals in respect of the nursing contribution to service delivery.
Working for our organisation
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.
If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process, please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100.
We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.
It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. Clinical Leadership
a) To set and monitor high standards of safe clinical care, underpinned by sound evidence-based knowledge and principles ensuring quality systems are in place to monitor practice.
b) Lead and ensure the delivery of Infection Control practice as defined by National recommendations and the Director of Infection Prevention and Control and Hygiene Code.
c) Leading the development & implementation of standards of cleanliness in line with the Health & Social Care Act 2008 (commonly referred to as the Hygiene Code) and ensure provision of catering meets agreed standards, with action being taken in cases of exception.
d) Health and Safety standards, leading investigation and follow up of all clinical incidents (as per the Trust’s Clinical Incident Reporting policy), escalating if necessary, and complaints.
e) Supporting Sisters/Charge Nurses in the application of Clinical Governance processes such as safeguarding.
f) Ensuring that patients and relatives have the opportunity to meet the post holder and that they have access to the Patient Advocacy Liaison Service (PALS).
g) Support the Head of Nursing with the co-ordination, at Service Line level, the resolution of complaints and clinical incidents including investigating, organising highly sensitive, highly contentious meetings with complainants, writing response letters covering highly complex clinical matters and constructing/implementing/reviewing agreed action plans ensuring such feedback drives an improvement in standards.
For further details please see the attached JD & PS
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable experience at a Senior Nursing level
- Demonstrable up to date and relevant clinical experience
- Demonstrable Experience of: • Human Resources Processes • Handling clinical incidents and complaints. • Clinical governance and Risk management. • Budgetary management. • Proven awareness of the NHS Agenda, national directives and all Governance aspects of health care. • Proven awareness of equality and diversity
Desirable criteria
- Currently working in the speciality.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse or equivalent
- Educated to Degree level in a healthcare related subject, or equivalent demonstrable experience, plus additional demonstrable experience and proven knowledge as above to masters level
- Mentorship course or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Formally educated to Masters level in a healthcare related subject / or working towards
- Post registration qualification in the specialty area or equivalent
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
- Effective influencing and negotiating skills: in general and with senior health care professionals
- Attention to detail
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nicky Metcalfe
- Job title
- Director of Nursing & Integrated Professions
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01752349970
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