Matron

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

The closing date is 13 May 2025

Job summary

The Matron role requires the successful candidate to be a highly visible, competent, andresponsive leader within their departments. They will work alongside and in collaboration with the Multidisciplinary team, clinical leads, and Deputy Group Director of nursing to deliver safe quality care efficiently and effectively to all our patients.

The successful candidate will be required to develop safe and effective pathways with an unclouded vision to improve the patient experience through continuous quality improvement to improve healthcare outcomes.

The post holder will work across several areas and the portfolio will consist of overseeing elective day cases units, pre-assessment units and a portfolio of theatres.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the Matron role are to provide operational leadership to the surgical teams, ensuring that quality and safety are maintained whilst delivering to our plan. This includes maintaining safety, assurance of quality and compliance with regulatory standards. The role is pivotal to ensuring our theatres are efficient and productive.

As Matron you will ensure the delivery of patient-centered care across your portfolio and act as a clinical expert, providing guidance on procedures, safety protocols, and best practices. Monitoring patient outcomes and implementing quality improvement plans when necessary.You will lead and mentor a team of nurses and support staff , conduct appraisals, manage performance, identify development needs and oversee training and competency assessment to ensure high standards.

Manage budgets and track financial performance to support the department's financial sustainability. Develop and implement policies that align with hospital and national healthcare guidelines and conduct regular audits to assess adherence to clinical standards, safety protocols, and legal requirements. Address issues arising from incident reports, or patient feedback to improve service delivery.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it.Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

381-SS-7059728

Job locations

Midland Metropolitan University Hospital

Grove Lane

Birmingham

B66 2QT

Job description

Job responsibilities

For Further Details about the role please see the attached full Job Description and Person Specification

Job description

Job responsibilities

For Further Details about the role please see the attached full Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RN (Adult) with NMC registration
Teaching & Assessing knowledge
Post Registration Theatre Course
Management/leadership programme or willing to undertake
Educated to Diploma/Degree level

Desirable

ECDL
Enhanced Theatre Skills

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable experience in Theatres
Management/leadership experience
Teaching & Assessing experience
Experience in standard setting and monitoring

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RN (Adult) with NMC registration
Teaching & Assessing knowledge
Post Registration Theatre Course
Management/leadership programme or willing to undertake
Educated to Diploma/Degree level

Desirable

ECDL
Enhanced Theatre Skills

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable experience in Theatres
Management/leadership experience
Teaching & Assessing experience
Experience in standard setting and monitoring

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

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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).