About this role
Job summary
Directorate Matron - Cardiovascular Services reporting to SEC (Band 8b)
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Are you an experienced, values-driven senior nurse leader ready to make a real difference at scale?
We are seeking an exceptional Directorate Matron to join our Cardiovascular Services, leading high-performing teams delivering complex tertiary care to patients across the region. This is a pivotal leadership role where your impact will be felt every day--on patient outcomes, staff experience and service transformation.
If you are ready to lead with purpose, deliver excellence, and shape the future of cardiovascular services, we would love to hear from you.
***Please note that applications from temporary workers who have been engaged with the Trust for a minimum of 3 months are welcome.***
Main duties of the job
Clinical leadership & quality Ensure safe, high-quality, evidence-based care across the Directorate Lead clinical governance, including incidents, complaints, risk and patient experience Oversee infection prevention, cleanliness and patient safety standards Governance & assurance Lead investigations (including serious incidents) and ensure learning is embedded Use data (audit, complaints, safety data) to provide assurance and drive improvement Contribute to the Quality Management System (QMS) Workforce & people management Line manage and develop Clinical Matrons and senior staff Ensure safe staffing, workforce planning, recruitment and retention Lead appraisal, education and professional development Operational & financial management Support delivery of operational performance, patient flow and capacity Act as a budget holder and manage resources effectively Lead workforce efficiency (e-rostering, establishments) Leadership & service development Provide visible, credible leadership and act as a role model Lead service improvement, policy development and change programmes Work in partnership with clinical and operational leaders to deliver Directorate priorities The role leads quality, people, performance and governance- ensuring safe care, strong teams and effective service delivery across the Directorate. The role deputises for the Director of Nursing at times, representing the Division
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description Job responsibilities
Detailed Duties Directorate Matron
1. Clinical Leadership & Patient Care
Provide professional leadership across all nursing and AHP services, ensuring care is safe, effective and evidence-based Set, monitor and continuously improve clinical standards and patient experience Maintain a visible clinical presence, acting as a role model and supporting teams directly when required Lead on infection prevention and control, including surveillance, audits and action planning to reduce harm Ensure patients and families are appropriately supported, including in complex or sensitive situations For further information please see attached job description
Person Specification
Qualifications & Professional Registration Essential
Registered healthcare professional or equivalent Degree (or equivalent demonstrable experience) with evidence of ongoing professional development Leadership/management qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable
Completed an MSc, or willing to do so
Experience Essential
Significant demonstrable experience at senior nursing/AHP level Demonstrable experience in: Clinical governance, patient safety and risk management Demonstrable experience in: Managing incidents and complaints Demonstrable experience in: Workforce management and HR processes Demonstrable experience in: Budgetary and resource management
Skills & Abilities Essential
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) across all levels Proven ability to influence, negotiate and challenge constructively Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise in a complex environment
Leadership & Personal Attributes Essential
Resilient and able to manage highly complex and sensitive situations Strong commitment to teamwork, collaboration and professional standards Proven leadership capability with proven ability to lead teams through change Strong commitment to teamwork, collaboration and professional standards
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 University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address Derriford
Derriford Rd,
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)