Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to apply for a fixed term secondment into a Matron's role in the Dermatology service at Mid and South Essex, NHS Hospital Trust.
This role is to work within the areas of the service that focus on skin cancer and long term dermatological conditions across the 3 main hospitals and outreach sites.
As Matron you will be a highly visible, accessible, and authoritative presence in clinical areas to which patients, their families and others can turn for leadership, assistance, advice, and support.
Please be aware that this post has a fixed end date of 14th December 2026.
Main duties of the job
You, as Matron, will promote compassionate and approachable leadership, support our nursing staff to ensure that patients are always treated with dignity and respect and that the patient experience is appropriate to their individual needs and be highly visible and accessible to patients, relatives and staff in order to provide immediate assistance, advice and support, in liaison with Patient Advocacy and Liaison Service.
As part of your role you will be expected to work with the wider team to manage change and develop the Dermatology service.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Inclusive leadership, professional standards, and accountability
2. Governance, patient safety and quality
3. Environmental cleanliness and Infection prevention and Control
4. Workforce planning and resource management
5. Patient experience and reducing health inequalities.
6. Performance and Operational oversight.
7. Digital and information technology
8. Education, training, and development.
9. Research and Development.
10. Collaborative working and clinical effectiveness.
11. Service improvement and transformation.
Please be aware that this post has a fixed end date of 14th December 2026.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Inclusive leadership, professional standards, and accountability
2. Governance, patient safety and quality
3. Environmental cleanliness and Infection prevention and Control
4. Workforce planning and resource management
5. Patient experience and reducing health inequalities.
6. Performance and Operational oversight.
7. Digital and information technology
8. Education, training, and development.
9. Research and Development.
10. Collaborative working and clinical effectiveness.
11. Service improvement and transformation.
Please be aware that this post has a fixed end date of 14th December 2026.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Current knowledge of clinical nursing practice in the Dermatology Speciality.
- Experience at Band 7 or equivalent.
- Evidence of post registration education
Desirable
- Masters Degree or evidence of study at masters level
- Current surgical skills in Dermatology
Experience
Essential
- Expert in conflict management.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working at Band 8 level
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Current knowledge of clinical nursing practice in the Dermatology Speciality.
- Experience at Band 7 or equivalent.
- Evidence of post registration education
Desirable
- Masters Degree or evidence of study at masters level
- Current surgical skills in Dermatology
Experience
Essential
- Expert in conflict management.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working at Band 8 level
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.
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).
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
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
