About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational, compassionate and visible nursing leader to join Care Group C as Matron for Surgical Specialties. We are looking for an exceptional individual who is passionate about delivering outstanding, safe and person-centred care, empowering teams to thrive, and shaping services that make a real difference to patients and families.
Working as part of a supportive senior leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in leading quality improvement, driving operational excellence and creating a positive, inclusive culture where staff feel valued, developed and proud of the care they provide. If you are committed to leading with kindness, ambition and integrity, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Provide visible, compassionate and professional nursing leadership across Surgical Specialties. Lead on the delivery of high-quality, safe and person-centred care and support continuous improvement. Support, develop and motivate ward, department and specialist nursing teams to achieve their best. Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver operational performance and effective patient flow. Oversee quality, governance, patient experience and service development within the directorate. Contribute to workforce planning, recruitment, education and the effective use of resources.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description Job responsibilities
Oversee the standard of care delivery within the directorate and develop strategies to address issues as they arise.
Ensure the safe, efficient and effective delivery of care across the directorate.
Responsible for ensuring that clinical standards are delivered in line with national, regional and local policies, e.g. National Service Frameworks, Essence of Care clinical benchmarking, dissemination and implementation of best practice.
Monitor the implementation of Standards for Better Health within their directorate, e.g. Clinical Governance and Public Health agendas.
To ensure that policies and guidelines are implemented and evaluated within the speciality and directorate.
Adhere to the NMCs professional regulations and ensure that nursing staff practice within the regulatory framework.
Develop, review and evaluate patient information for the directorate/division.
Provide assistance in clinical areas, as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
RGN Level I Degree or equivalent Management or leadership qualification or equivalent experience
Experience Essential
Extensive post registration experience plus significant managerial experience at Band 7 or above Evidence of leading and motivating teams
Skills Essential
Effective motivator and communicator Ability to influence and manage change
Attitude and Aptitude Essential
Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. Excellent communication 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.
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).
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 Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich
NR4 7UY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)