Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Matron for Surgery

The closing date is 26 June 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time band 8a Matron post for the Neurosurgery services within the Surgery and Associated Services Care Group at Nottingham University Hospital.

The post holder will be responsible for the following areas; Ward D10, Ward D11, Neuro Spinal Post operative unit and Neurosurgery Nurse specialists. The specialties have a strong reputation for training and innovation and the multidisciplinary team, work closely together to ensure patients receive the best possible care and outcome.

This role will work alongside other Matrons within the Surgery and Associated Services Care Group.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a highly motivated professional nurse to undertake the role of Matron. You will have an extensive skill set in nursing management and leadership and be an effective communicator. You will be a positive role model and hold responsibility to support the developments of Clinical Governance and Service Improvement, modernise patient services and ensure the active involvement of patients and carers in the way services are developed, delivered and evaluated. The post is critical in ensuring safe, quality patient care and experience is provided by the clinical teams and the health and wellbeing of staff remains high on the agenda.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Details

Date posted

16 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7264363

Job locations

Cross Campus. QMC & City Hospital Campus

Derby Road / Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Qualified Practitioner - NMC PIN
  • First Degree in Health related subject
  • Evidence of CPD
  • Management qualification or relevant experience
  • ENB 998 or equivalent teaching course

Desirable

  • Master Degree

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in leading change/ Servcie improvement
  • Expereince working with patient groups
  • Management leadership experience
  • Knowledge budgets/ financial control

Desirable

  • Project management knowledge
  • complaints management

Communication

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to manage conflict
  • Strong leadership Qualities

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

  • Understanding of pro-active performance management within a large clinical area
  • Ability to prioritise own workload and maintain consistent standards
  • Ability to plan strategies which impact positively across the service.
  • Ability to work on own initiative but also as part of a team
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Qualified Practitioner - NMC PIN
  • First Degree in Health related subject
  • Evidence of CPD
  • Management qualification or relevant experience
  • ENB 998 or equivalent teaching course

Desirable

  • Master Degree

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in leading change/ Servcie improvement
  • Expereince working with patient groups
  • Management leadership experience
  • Knowledge budgets/ financial control

Desirable

  • Project management knowledge
  • complaints management

Communication

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to manage conflict
  • Strong leadership Qualities

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

  • Understanding of pro-active performance management within a large clinical area
  • Ability to prioritise own workload and maintain consistent standards
  • Ability to plan strategies which impact positively across the service.
  • Ability to work on own initiative but also as part of a team

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Cross Campus. QMC & City Hospital Campus

Derby Road / Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Cross Campus. QMC & City Hospital Campus

Derby Road / Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Directorate Lead Nurse

James Povey

james.povey1@nhs.net

07812268504

Details

Date posted

16 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7264363

Job locations

Cross Campus. QMC & City Hospital Campus

Derby Road / Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


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