Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Matron - Cardiology

The closing date is 07 September 2025

Job summary

Are you a dynamic, compassionate, and experienced nurse leader with a strong passion for cardiology? Do you thrive in a role that blends clinical excellence, operational leadership, and people management? Are you ready to lead a high-performing team delivering innovative cardiac care?

If so, this could be the role for you.

At the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH), we are seeking a passionate and forward-thinking Cardiology Matron to join our senior nursing team and provide operational and clinical leadership across our busy and innovative cardiology services.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of cardiac care in a large teaching hospital, supporting excellence in clinical standards and patient experience.

The successful candidate will report to the Care Group G Associate Nurse Director, having accountability for the workforce, safety, quality of care and financial aspects of the department.

The role will also cover our Medical Day Unit, which provides outpatient treatment, to support admission avoidance and supporting elective biopsies and procedures.

Our aim is to ensure the best care for every patient and ensure all we do aligns with our PRIDE values of:People Focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management and professional nursing leadership of both the Cardiology Department and the Aylsham Medical Day Unit (AMDU) at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.

They will work closely with the Associate Nurse Director, Associate Operations Director, and Associate Clinical Director.

The Cardiology Matron will provide visible, positive, and proactive leadership, promoting a culture of safety, professionalism, and continuous quality improvement. They will be responsible for building collaborative relationships across multidisciplinary teams to support high standards of care without compromising wider strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care in line with national, regional, and local policies.
Driving service improvement and learning through clinical governance processes, including audit, incident review, and patient feedback.
Championing improvements in patient experience through a culture of compassion, learning, and innovation.
Providing professional support and leadership to nursing teams, including workforce development, recruitment, retention, and staff wellbeing.
Maintaining oversight of staffing levels, skill mix, and safe rostering across the service areas. Hold delegated budgetary responsibility for the Cardiology Department and AMDU.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Flexible working hours
Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
Discounted gym memberships
Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
Support in career development
Flexible staff bank
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Date posted

27 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

234-25-G2884

Job locations

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR5 7UY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure that employment policies and procedures of the Trust are followed.
Participate in selection and appointment of staff as appropriate.
Monitor sickness/absence levels and take appropriate action to reduce. Support the Band 7 nurses/midwifery/practitioner in managing absence.
Promote staff development through regular performance reviews and personal development plans.
Maintain own professional development and keep up to date with nursing/midwifery/practitioner practice. Development in terms of masters modules or leadership program,
Ensure that the education, training, and professional development needs of nursing/midwifery/practitioner staff are identified, and appropriate plans are in place to meet these needs. Participate in the training of staff as appropriate.
Ensure that staff are compliant with their statutory and mandatory training.
Liaise with the University of East Anglia and other education providers to facilitate the provision of placement of learners

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure that employment policies and procedures of the Trust are followed.
Participate in selection and appointment of staff as appropriate.
Monitor sickness/absence levels and take appropriate action to reduce. Support the Band 7 nurses/midwifery/practitioner in managing absence.
Promote staff development through regular performance reviews and personal development plans.
Maintain own professional development and keep up to date with nursing/midwifery/practitioner practice. Development in terms of masters modules or leadership program,
Ensure that the education, training, and professional development needs of nursing/midwifery/practitioner staff are identified, and appropriate plans are in place to meet these needs. Participate in the training of staff as appropriate.
Ensure that staff are compliant with their statutory and mandatory training.
Liaise with the University of East Anglia and other education providers to facilitate the provision of placement of learners

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registration Nurse/ Midwife with NMC or AHP with HCPC

Experience

Essential

Significant operational management experience at senior organisational / middle management level.

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Skills

Essential

Strong relationship development and leadership skills with senior management, peers and direct reports

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registration Nurse/ Midwife with NMC or AHP with HCPC

Experience

Essential

Significant operational management experience at senior organisational / middle management level.

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Skills

Essential

Strong relationship development and leadership skills with senior management, peers and direct reports

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

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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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR5 7UY

Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR5 7UY

Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)