Endoscopy Matron

Job summary

Are you an experienced clinical leader with a passion for delivering exceptional patient care? Join us as an Endoscopy Matron and take the lead in shaping the future of endoscopy services across Somerset.

What we're looking for

Strong leadership and management skills with significant experience in endoscopy or a related clinical field.

A passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and drive improvements in patient care.

A track record of ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and a commitment to achieving JAG accreditation.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Main duties of the job

You'll will be supported by key members of the Directorate Operational Team and will provide clinical leadership to ensure the delivery of high quality services to all services users in accordance with agreed objective's, targets, quality standards, controls and resource constraints.

You'll work in collaboration with the management team, clinical leads, and the band 7 nurse managers in Musgrove Park, Bridgwater Hospital and Yeovil hospital to provide excellent standards of care for endoscopy across the county.

You'll take delegated responsibility for ensuring compliance with national / regulatory standards for effective complaints and patient experience management and all activities related to patient experience. To lead on JAG assessment for all units in the county.

Uphold the values of the organisation and associated behaviours through visible transformational leadership.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.