James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Matron

The closing date is 12 October 2025

Job summary

Please see below advert details, job description and person specification for this Matron vacancy, working within the speciality of Gynaecology, Breast Care Services & Private Patients.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting time to join our Gynaecology, Breast Care Services and Private Patient Teams. We are leading the way with award winning innovations that support professional practice and nursing workforce developments, the James Paget University Hospital has a legacy of exceptional achievements.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced leader to join our well established team of Matrons within the Division of Surgery and Women's & Children's Services . You will support the Gynaecology, Breast Care Services and Private Patient Teams in the delivery of excellent, compassionate care whilst maintaining high professional standards.

We are looking for leaders who are not only ambitious, creative and focused, but individuals with sound clinical expertise and a passion for providing outstanding care every time for our patients & outstanding support for our staff.

You will work in collaboration with the speciality triumvirate to provide assurance of quality and safety for our patients and lead the team to deliver improvements and innovations in practice.

Candidates must be a Registered Nurse and have experience in an acute hospital setting.

About us

You will be a part of the Divisional leadership team, and work within a triumvirate of Operational Manager and Clinical Lead.

We're a 450-bed district general hospital. Through the national NHS Staff Survey, our staff value our commitment to flexible working, and feel engaged an involved in how services operate.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

177-ELEC-7498267

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA


Job description

Job responsibilities

As job description and person specification outlined previously and attached to this vacancy request

Job description

Job responsibilities

As job description and person specification outlined previously and attached to this vacancy request

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent measurable level of experience within a governance setting
  • Certificate in Management or equivalent
  • ENB 998 or equivalent (clinical post only)

Desirable

  • Leadership course
  • Masters or working towards
  • Registered clinical professional

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Experience at Band 6 level or equivalent measurable relevant experience within a healthcare governance setting
  • Working knowledge and experience of using MS Office packages - Word, Excel and PowerPoint including data collection and input

Desirable

  • Previous Band 7 experience
  • Experience in change management projects
  • Experience in managing and/or coordinating governance activities

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Broad knowledge of patient care standards
  • Knowledge of External Assurance Requirements e.g. CQC
  • Fundamental Standards
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent keyboard skills with the ability to accurately input data
  • Awareness of the national drivers relating to clinical care and related governance
  • Ability to negotiate and influence
  • Ability to prepare and develop reports in a variety of presentations
  • Knowledge of improvement methodologies
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Experience of team building
  • Strong leadership ability
  • Acts with confidence
  • Demonstrates motivation and enthusiasm
  • Demonstrates analytical skills and analytical ability
  • Flexible approach to working pattern
  • Loyalty
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Well-developed listening skills
  • Ability to network, internally and externally
  • Self-directed
Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent measurable level of experience within a governance setting
  • Certificate in Management or equivalent
  • ENB 998 or equivalent (clinical post only)

Desirable

  • Leadership course
  • Masters or working towards
  • Registered clinical professional

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Experience at Band 6 level or equivalent measurable relevant experience within a healthcare governance setting
  • Working knowledge and experience of using MS Office packages - Word, Excel and PowerPoint including data collection and input

Desirable

  • Previous Band 7 experience
  • Experience in change management projects
  • Experience in managing and/or coordinating governance activities

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Broad knowledge of patient care standards
  • Knowledge of External Assurance Requirements e.g. CQC
  • Fundamental Standards
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent keyboard skills with the ability to accurately input data
  • Awareness of the national drivers relating to clinical care and related governance
  • Ability to negotiate and influence
  • Ability to prepare and develop reports in a variety of presentations
  • Knowledge of improvement methodologies
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Experience of team building
  • Strong leadership ability
  • Acts with confidence
  • Demonstrates motivation and enthusiasm
  • Demonstrates analytical skills and analytical ability
  • Flexible approach to working pattern
  • Loyalty
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Well-developed listening skills
  • Ability to network, internally and externally
  • Self-directed

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.

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.

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

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA


Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA


Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

PA to Divisional Operations Director & Lead Nurse

Maddison O'Sullivan

maddison.o'sullivan@jpaget.nhs.uk

01493452472

Details

Date posted

29 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

177-ELEC-7498267

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA


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