2580 - Matron

Job summary

Do you want to be part of an innovative and highly motivated senior nursing team making positive changes to patient safety and quality of care?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the CBU1 Matron Team at Barnsley Hospital.

As the Matron you will be focused on patient safety, patient experience and quality assurance frameworks. You must be able to demonstrate a compassionate approach to the care of patients and the public, whilst also possessing the ability to ensure robust clinical operational demands are met.

The post holder will act as the professional Nurse Lead providing clinical advice, leadership development, monitoring and management of all nursing resources to facilitate excellent nursing practice ensuring the delivery of high quality, patient centred care.

We are looking for an individual with extensive Band 7 experience. You will be a professional role model with high standards, demonstrating flexibility, visibility, and excellent communication skills to patients, families, staff and play a key role in influencing and supporting wider strategic drivers.

Main duties of the job

The Matron will support the ADON in providing dynamic, professional and operational management and leadership for wards/departments and specialist nurses.

The post holder will facilitate, support and empower wards/departments to manage their areas effectively, supporting the development of their ward staff and their services to ensure appropriate systems and processes are in place to ensure the continuity of safe and effective care at all times.

The post holder will support the delivery of the Trust's overall objectives and service priorities, with a particular focus on nursing practice, patient experience and involvement in the development of services and standards of cleanliness and quality care.

The post holder will be accessible and a visible presence, advising and supporting ward/department, patients and their families to ensure effective patient care across the whole patient pathway.

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to work together each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

Barnsley Hospital is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation.

Barnsley Hospital is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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