Band 8a Specialist Deputy Matron (Emergency Care)

Job overview

Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a real impact? Step into the spotlight as Speciality Deputy Matron for Emergency Care at Queens Hospital—part of a Trust known for its commitment to exceptional care, innovation, and staff development.

This is your chance to shape the future of emergency nursing. You’ll be at the heart of our Emergency Department, working alongside passionate colleagues.

You will be responsible for maintaining clinical quality, supporting staff development, managing resources, and driving service improvements. The role involves visible leadership, active participation in Trust and departmental meetings, and a strong focus on patient safety, governance, and compliance with national guidelines.

You will also play a key part in change management, performance review, and upholding our Trust’s commitment to equality, diversity, and sustainability.

We are looking for a Registered Adult Nurse with Emergency Care experience at Band 7 or above, proven leadership skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to continuous professional development.

Main duties of the job

• Mentoring and role modelling the development of staffing in leading all the different areas of the emergency department, by show casing and setting the standard.
• Nursing resource
• Pay and non-pay aspects of the budget in partnership with Speciality Matron
• Clinical quality & productivity
• To take part in the visible leadership programme.
• Actively participate in Speciality meetings and other Trust meetings to ensure that professional issues are fully represented and considered.
• Support department sisters/charge nurses to develop effective systems for deployment and rostering of staff and take an overview of nurse staffing deployment within the Service in partnership with speciality Matron
• The Deputy Matron will support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurses in managing the flow of patients in their given area of responsibility, which will involve being on an escalation rota at times

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role.  Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to   Tosin Aragbaiye, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5934. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.