Job summary
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of
the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of
around 600,000 people. We are a high performing orgnaisation with a track
record of success.
An exciting oppourtunity has arisen for a Matron to join our
team in the Medicine Care Group based at Darlington Memorial Hospital. We are
looking for an appropriately experienced, highly motivated and committed Band
8a Matron. This post holder will also support the nursing teams at Bishop
Auckland Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham as required within
the Care Group. The post will involve working closely with the management
trumvirate and leading on quality improvement, patient safety and governance
and providing strong leadership to the
nursing teams. In addition the post holder will have operational
responsibilites within the Trust covering the provision of nursing care and
clinical leadership.
This post requires the succesful candidate to
cover the Site Matron weekend rota
Main duties of the job
The matron will provide leadership and direction to the
staff within care pathways for which they are accountable, to ensure delivery
of safe care, high quality care in line with the organisations strategic
vision. The post holder must be able to motivate teams to reach their full
potential by provision of exemplary line management skills. The Matron will
provide expert clinical leadership to frontline staff actively promoting
Compassion in Practice, the underpinning 6Cs as well as the Trusts values
& Behaviours. The Matron will be accountable for both the standard of
nursing/midwifery care and the environment within his/her identified area of
responsibility. The Matron will work with clinical teams to maintain excellent
standards of care, robust infection control practices, high standards of
cleanliness and ensure that privacy and dignity
is maintained at all times. The
Matron will as part of their role on a regular basis deliver direct patient
care meeting the requirements of a registered nurse including assessment, care
planning and evaluation of care. It will also include teaching of junior team
members.
The Matron will be highly visible and accessible
to staff & patients
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
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From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be readily available to advise staff on
all operational management issues/ infection control/patient safety/ quality
issues as they arise at ward, team and department level.
Monitor performance against the range of relevant patient
safety indicators such as falls, pressure ulcers, VTE, medication errors,
record keeping and outline improvement plans where aspirations are not being
realised.
The role will be clinically focused and include working
alongside nurses in a coaching/ teaching/ supervisory capacity.
The post holder will lead on all aspects of patient safety
and complaints for the area of responsibility, launching investigation / root
cause analysis as required with support from the relevant clinical lead and
general manager.
The Matron will ensure that patient feedback is acted upon
and all lessons learned from complaints and incidents implemented. Ensure
themes are disseminated widely as part of the overall Clinical Governance
framework.
The Matron will champion the experience of people who
receive services by striving to improve quality care.
The post holder will provide leadership to ensure caseload
management and flow of patients throughout the service effectively; identifying
and facilitating solutions to bottlenecks to ensure length of stay and
re-admission rates are reduced in line with the organisations objectives.
The post holder will be readily available to advise staff on
all operational management issues/ infection control/patient safety/ quality
issues as they arise at ward, team and department level.
Monitor performance against the range of relevant patient
safety indicators such as falls, pressure ulcers, VTE, medication errors,
record keeping and outline improvement plans where aspirations are not being
realised.
The role will be clinically focused and include working
alongside nurses in a coaching/ teaching/ supervisory capacity.
The post holder will provide leadership to ensure caseload
management and flow of patients throughout the service effectively; identifying
and facilitating solutions to bottlenecks to ensure length of stay and
re-admission rates are reduced in line with the organisations objectives.
The Matron will ensure that the safety of team members is
maintained through adherence to Trust Health and Safety Policies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be readily available to advise staff on
all operational management issues/ infection control/patient safety/ quality
issues as they arise at ward, team and department level.
Monitor performance against the range of relevant patient
safety indicators such as falls, pressure ulcers, VTE, medication errors,
record keeping and outline improvement plans where aspirations are not being
realised.
The role will be clinically focused and include working
alongside nurses in a coaching/ teaching/ supervisory capacity.
The post holder will lead on all aspects of patient safety
and complaints for the area of responsibility, launching investigation / root
cause analysis as required with support from the relevant clinical lead and
general manager.
The Matron will ensure that patient feedback is acted upon
and all lessons learned from complaints and incidents implemented. Ensure
themes are disseminated widely as part of the overall Clinical Governance
framework.
The Matron will champion the experience of people who
receive services by striving to improve quality care.
The post holder will provide leadership to ensure caseload
management and flow of patients throughout the service effectively; identifying
and facilitating solutions to bottlenecks to ensure length of stay and
re-admission rates are reduced in line with the organisations objectives.
The post holder will be readily available to advise staff on
all operational management issues/ infection control/patient safety/ quality
issues as they arise at ward, team and department level.
Monitor performance against the range of relevant patient
safety indicators such as falls, pressure ulcers, VTE, medication errors,
record keeping and outline improvement plans where aspirations are not being
realised.
The role will be clinically focused and include working
alongside nurses in a coaching/ teaching/ supervisory capacity.
The post holder will provide leadership to ensure caseload
management and flow of patients throughout the service effectively; identifying
and facilitating solutions to bottlenecks to ensure length of stay and
re-admission rates are reduced in line with the organisations objectives.
The Matron will ensure that the safety of team members is
maintained through adherence to Trust Health and Safety Policies.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Management experience at senior level
- Current knowledge of professional developments
- Managing change
- Service improvement
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant nursing and health care policies
- Report writing
- Complaints management
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Strategic thinking
- Demonstrates resilience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Influencing and negotiation skills
- Service improvement
Statutory Registration
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Teaching qualification
- Educated to degree level
- Evidence of continuing Professional Development.
Desirable
- Management or Leadership qualification
- Masters degree
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across sites
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Management experience at senior level
- Current knowledge of professional developments
- Managing change
- Service improvement
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant nursing and health care policies
- Report writing
- Complaints management
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Strategic thinking
- Demonstrates resilience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Influencing and negotiation skills
- Service improvement
Statutory Registration
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Teaching qualification
- Educated to degree level
- Evidence of continuing Professional Development.
Desirable
- Management or Leadership qualification
- Masters degree
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across sites
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).
