Matron, Band 8a

To provide clear clinical leadership for nursing and take responsibility and accountability for specific clinical services, wards and departments within the Medical Division and wider Trust.

Work in partnership and collaboration with other Matrons and General Managers within the division, leading on clinical governance and risk agendas, ensuring dovetailing of strategic and operational roles and responsibilities.

To set and maintain professional standards: lead, inspire and co-ordinate by motivation.

Be responsible for optimising flow and access through strategies to prevent delays and optimise utilisation.

Ensure the delivery of patient care is of the highest standard and that patients and families are treated with dignity and respect, providing support to patients and their relatives / carers., In addition you will work in partnership with a key range of stakeholders to enhance your understanding of the team and how your role supports local and organisational strategies.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate, dynamic and innovative senior nurse to join our Matron team within the Medical Division.

We are looking for an experienced senior nurse leader who is passionate about delivering safe, effective clinical care to patients whilst ensuring our workforce are professionally led to feel highly motivated and empowered.

The post holder will require the knowledge, skill and attention to detail to deliver real improvements in quality: working closely with the speciality and divisional team to ensure patient care is delivered safely across departments.

Additional working pattern details: Choice to work a 9 day fortnight

Here at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and within the Medical Matron team, our patients and staff are at the heart of everything we do. We will provide you with a supportive environment which allows you to professionally develop and contribute to exemplary professional practice.