Matron
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Matron
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Matron to lead nursing teams in the Division of Medicine. The role involves operational and strategic leadership, ensuring clinical quality, safety, and innovation.
- Location: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Swindon
- Salary: £57,528 - £64,750 a year (Band 8a)
- Contract: Permanent, Full-time
- Closing Date: 19 May 2026
Main Duties
The Matron will have operational and strategic responsibility working in collaboration with the Deputy Divisional Directors and Clinical Leads to ensure services are delivered in a culture where clinical quality, service improvement and financial accountability are paramount.
- Support and drive safety, quality, clinical effectiveness and patient experience.
- Act as expert in delivering quality and safety agenda.
- Utilise analytical and critical thinking skills for innovation and improvement.
- Develop monitoring tools for key performance indicators.
- Lead and coordinate development of standards and policies.
- Act as clinical expert in safeguarding and complex needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (Active NMC Registration) at Level 6 (BSc)
- Masters level education
- Relevant speciality experience
- Recognised management or leadership qualification or demonstrable experience
Experience
- In depth experience of leading and managing teams of nursing staff across different levels and specialities
- Significant experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Experience in workforce management, planning and development
- Demonstrable governance experience and exposure
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults/Children including Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
Additional Information
This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled worker sponsorship are welcome. UK professional registration required.
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