The Matron will be a significantly autonomous professional clinical manager, responsible to the Trust for the clinical leadership of designated Services within the Surgical Division. The post holder will have joint strategic responsibility with the Divisional Director of Nursing, Divisional Director and Associate Medical Director to ensure business plans, budgets, workforce and staff development are in place to deliver quality of service for the division and the Trust.

The Matron will be an expert practitioner who will advise, work alongside and supervise clinical staff in order to support and develop individuals in their day-to-day practice with a focus on the needs of patients and staff.

You will be strong leader who is able to demonstrate proven ability to successfully lead and motivate the clinical team and be a positive and professional role model.

You must have excellent communication and influencing skills to both initiate and support change together with the tenacity and passion required to drive success. Continuing professional development is encouraged and you will be expected to participate actively in research, education, clinical governance, audit and guidelines.

Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.