Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Matron

The closing date is 26 October 2025

Job summary

This is a challenging post which will require dynamic leadership and excellent communication skills, a proven capacity to work across the multidisciplinary spectrum at both strategic and operational levels, to engage service users and key stakeholders and demonstrable competencies in the management and delivery of a set of disparate services.

This is a key post straddling the strategic/operational and clinical interface within the Elective Care subdivision of the South and South-West Division (SSW).

The post holder will contribute to the department's strategic workforce planning, governance, quality improvement, financial and performance management processes and will have responsibility for their effective implementation.

Only open to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to: Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, South Central Ambulance Service, Isle of Wight NHS FT or Hampshire Hospitals FT

Main duties of the job

*To provide visible leadership, clinical and operational direction to a number of disparate services that consist of Neuro and Specialist services.

*To lead the operational delivery of responsible portfolio to ensure all aspects of clinical, financial, activity, quality and workforce performance are achieved and maintained.

*To work with the team to ensure effective systems are in place to address data quality issues and ensure effective delivery.

*To lead the operational embedding of the integrated models of care within the team including shared practice, shared teaching of patient caseloads.

*To work with the team to develop and maintain the capacity modelling and escalation process to ensure the effective operational delivery of services locally.

*To lead the development and delivery of streamlined pathways of care associated with the service delivery of the responsible portfolio.

*To lead the development of the service in terms of operational aspects working with the services Leads to support and improve quality/quantity of patient care.

*To take the lead for the development and delivery of specific workstreams identified by the Associate Director or Head of Service and to support implementation.

*To work proactively and collaboratively with multiple service stakeholder across the organisation, secondary care, primary care and the voluntary sector to support streamlined pathways for patient care.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Date posted

13 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-SSW-9484

Job locations

Oakley Road

Millbrook

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 4GX

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

First level degree qualification or equivalent management experience
Recognised Management or leadership Qualification
Recent evidence of continued professional development
Previous management experience including evidence of managing teams including experience of managing multiple specialty teams
Demonstrate clear vision of patient care and service delivery
Ability to analyse detailed service issues and produce appropriate reports and recommendations
Experience and ability in working concurrently on a number of differing issues
Previous experience in meeting deadlines
Previous experience of managing teams through change
Previous experience of managing teams to deliver improved data quality and waiting list performance.
Recent operational management experience
Experience in project management
Experience of interagency and joint working between different provider / external organisations
Proven track record in building cohesive teams
Experience of working in a changing environment
Able to demonstrate flexible and adaptable approach
Good IT skills
Proven abilities in effective health/social care decision-making
Self-motivated and able to motivate and positively influence others
Innovative approaches to achieving delivery objectives
Demonstrate the ability to promote good written and verbal communication within the team
Highly developed interpersonal skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

First level degree qualification or equivalent management experience
Recognised Management or leadership Qualification
Recent evidence of continued professional development
Previous management experience including evidence of managing teams including experience of managing multiple specialty teams
Demonstrate clear vision of patient care and service delivery
Ability to analyse detailed service issues and produce appropriate reports and recommendations
Experience and ability in working concurrently on a number of differing issues
Previous experience in meeting deadlines
Previous experience of managing teams through change
Previous experience of managing teams to deliver improved data quality and waiting list performance.
Recent operational management experience
Experience in project management
Experience of interagency and joint working between different provider / external organisations
Proven track record in building cohesive teams
Experience of working in a changing environment
Able to demonstrate flexible and adaptable approach
Good IT skills
Proven abilities in effective health/social care decision-making
Self-motivated and able to motivate and positively influence others
Innovative approaches to achieving delivery objectives
Demonstrate the ability to promote good written and verbal communication within the team
Highly developed interpersonal skills

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

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oakley Road

Millbrook

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 4GX

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oakley Road

Millbrook

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 4GX

Employer's website

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