Job summary
We are looking for an exceptional leader who is innovative and committed to making a difference to our services in Networked medicine.
The role of the Matron is fundamental to ensuring that our patients in Networked Medicine and across our organisation receive safe, high quality care and have a positive patient experience which is responsive to the changing needs of our patient groups.
We are seeking a highly motivated senior nurse with a proven track record of strong leadership and to demonstrate how they have led teams through change and transformation. The post holder will be an individual who is able to engage, inspire and develop teams to provide the highest quality of care.
The role will include delivery of operational performance targets including finance, activity, workforce and quality/safety along with supporting our teams objectives and compliance whilst meeting local and national standards to the relevant services.
This role requires an active UK NMC Registration
Base Location: Poole. Please note you will be required to work across sites at Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and occasionally Dorchester
Interview Date: 8th April 2026
Main duties of the job
The Directorate covers services in Cardiology, Renal, Rheumatology, Stroke, Neurophysiology, Neurology and Neurorehabilitation
This is an exciting opportunity to work across all sites as we progress with the transformational work. Services are currently provided at Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered nurse/Midwife /AHP on relevant part of the Register.
- First Degree or equivalent
- Accredited management/leadership training or evidence of practical application of expertise at this level
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of operational management in the acute healthcare setting managing a ward / service/ department. Including staff, financial/budgetary and change management.
- Experience in the acute healthcare setting in clinical leadership/clinical management position
- Experience of being accountable for the delivery of a clinical/nursing service
Desirable
- Experience writing clinical policies and procedures.
Technical Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate expert clinical and nursing knowledge
- Detailed knowledge of current nursing issues
- Ability to effectively manage resources to deliver sustained improvement
- Ability and experience of delivering highly sensitive or distressing news to patients, relatives and staff
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of achieving financial savings without compromising clinical care.
- Ability to write reports
Personal attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with good listening skills;
- High level of work orgaisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude
- Emotionally resilient and able to work effectively in a rapidly changing environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered nurse/Midwife /AHP on relevant part of the Register.
- First Degree or equivalent
- Accredited management/leadership training or evidence of practical application of expertise at this level
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of operational management in the acute healthcare setting managing a ward / service/ department. Including staff, financial/budgetary and change management.
- Experience in the acute healthcare setting in clinical leadership/clinical management position
- Experience of being accountable for the delivery of a clinical/nursing service
Desirable
- Experience writing clinical policies and procedures.
Technical Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate expert clinical and nursing knowledge
- Detailed knowledge of current nursing issues
- Ability to effectively manage resources to deliver sustained improvement
- Ability and experience of delivering highly sensitive or distressing news to patients, relatives and staff
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of achieving financial savings without compromising clinical care.
- Ability to write reports
Personal attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with good listening skills;
- High level of work orgaisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude
- Emotionally resilient and able to work effectively in a rapidly changing environment.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
