Divisional Matron

Job summary

We are seeking a Divisional Matron for the Division of Surgery to join our team. This Matron role is the cornerstone of improving the quality of patient care, and will be instrumental in promoting high standard of clinical care, reducing health inequalities and improving workforce retention Collaboration with clinical and managerial teams will be essential to support Trust-wide goals and uphold our core values and behaviours.

Main duties of the job

The Matrons fundamental role is to improve patients experience and ensure high quality timely care to patients and their families. The post holder will do this through visible inclusive leadership and engagement with frontline staff, patients and relatives and senior management teams. This effective, accessible leadership to all clinical environments within their given area of responsibility, will enable the post holder and their teams to deliver high quality and safe patient care. The Matrons role is the cornerstone of improving the quality of patient care. The post holder will be instrumental in promoting high standards of clinical care, reducing health inequalities and improving workforce retention. In addition, staff education and development, will be at the forefront of the Matrons priorities delivered in a compassionate and inclusive leadership style which will ultimately ensure patient safety. Matrons provide key assurance to the board, providing evidence that the organisation is delivering safe care and supporting and developing staff to fulfil their roles.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Employer's website

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

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